Modern Commercial Furniture

Understanding Bedroom Furniture

August 29, 2008

I consider the bedroom as the most private and most intimate part of a home. As the most private place in a home, the bedroom is typically designed in a romantic or intimate way, and oftentimes only a night table and a bed are found inside. Depending on your preferences, your bedroom might have a king or queen-sized bed, dressers, closets, or even a small couch. There are many others, however, who also use bedrooms as their study or small office, complete with a bookcase, desk, chairs, and even a computer. Several bedrooms even have television sets or entertainment centers inside.

Many people often have trouble understanding a lot of bedroom furniture terms, even though they see them often in furniture-related books, magazines and websites. Here?s a short list of the most common bedroom terms and their definitions.

? Armoire ? This is a large, often ornate and movable wardrobe, usually having one or two doors.
? Air Bed ? An inflatable mattress made out of textile-reinforced plastic or rubber, covered with cushioning and ticking.
? Bunk Bed ? A pair of beds stacked one on top of the other.
? Chest ? A rectangular structure usually made of wood, with a lid for storage.
? Comforter ? A thick, quilted bedding stuffed with either artificial or natural stuffing, basically used as a fluffy blanket for additional warmth.
? Daybed ? A bed that is also used as a seating area, usually made out of wood or metal.
? Double Bed ? A bed that measures 54? in width and 75? in length.
? Down ? Feathers that are used for padding or stuffing, usually from duck or geese.
? Duvet Cover ? A type of bedding that is used as a blanket. Usually filled with down or feathers.
? Full Bed ? A bed that measures 54? in width and 75? in length. Also known as a double bed.
? Full Motion ? A waterbed that does not have wave reduction systems on it.
? Futon ? A thin mattress of tufted cotton batting or similar material, placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame.
? Headboard ? A board or panel that forms the head, as of a bed.
? King-sized Bed ? A bed that measures 76? in width and 80? in length.
? Liner ? A sheet under the waterbed which protects the mattress from punctures and leaks.
? Motion Reduced ? A waterbed that uses wave reduction devices to lessen wave motions.
? Motionless ? A waterbed that uses wave reduction devices to stop wave motion.
? Olympic Queen Bed ? A bed measuring 66? in width and 80? in length.
? Pedestal Decking ? A flat board that sits on a waterbed pedestal, located below the frame.
? Pillow Top Mattress ? A finishing treatment where soft materials are sewn all over the mattress.
? Queen-sized Bed ? A bed measuring 60? in width and 80? in length.
? Sleigh Bed ? A bed that has a high, curved headboard and lower footboard, closely resembling that of a sleigh.
? Sleeper ? A piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed.
? Twin Bed ? One of a matching pair of single beds.