BedFor other uses, see Bed (disambiguation). A double bedA bed is a piece of furniture or location primarily used or intended for sleeping upon, but also commonly used for sexual activities, relaxing, sitting, and reading. Beds come in a wide array of shapes and sizes. Early beds were little more than piles of straw or some other natural materials. An important change was raising them off the ground, to avoid drafts, dirt, and pests. To make beds more comfortable the top layer is frequently a mattress. Originally these were bags of straw for most people and filled with feathers for the wealthy. Eventually new fillings such as cotton and artificial fillers became common. In modern times most mattresses use springs, solid foam, water, or air. At the top of the mattress, to provide greater support for the head, most people use a pillow. Also used is some form of covering blanket to provide warmth to the sleeper, often bed sheets, a quilt, or a duvet. The bed frame may simply be made of wood or metal, but many also use springs. Most expensive and bulky, but also strong and comfortable are box springs, a large mattress-sized box containing wood and springs. A valance may be used to make the bed frame match the rest of the bedding. Bed sizesMost countries have a standard set of four sizes of mattress. While the Double size appears to be standard among English speaking countries, based on the imperial measurement of 4 ft 6 in by 6 ft 3 in, the sizes for other bed types tend to vary. The European sizes differ; they are based on the metric system. A king-sized bed differs from the other sizes in implementation, as it is not common to have a king-sized box spring; rather, two smaller box-springs are used under a king-sized mattress. On a U.S. Standard or "Eastern" King, the boxsprings are identical in size to a Twin Extra-Long. Standard sizesWidth by length. Metric sizes (Europe) rounded to nearest half decimetre; inch sizes (U.S., UK, Australia) rounded to nearest inch. The sizes in the UK, other than the Double, vary compared to the U.S. sizes, being generally smaller. The U.S. Queen corresponds to UK King and King to Super King. The Australian Single is the same as in the UK while the Queen is the same as the U.S. The Australian King size differs again, having the length of the U.S. King but the width of the UK Super King. The European or continental basic sizes are similar to the UK but have a set length of 2 metres. These dimensions are for the mattress—the actual bed frame will be a little bigger in order to fully encompass and support the mattress. The thickness of the mattress may vary considerably. Other U.S. sizes
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Types of bedThere are many varieties of bed:
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There are many varieties of bed:. Miscellaneous:. The thickness of the mattress may vary considerably. Architecture:. These dimensions are for the mattress—the actual bed frame will be a little bigger in order to fully encompass and support the mattress. Specific people:. The European or continental basic sizes are similar to the UK but have a set length of 2 metres. Titles:. King but the width of the UK Super King. Boss may refer to:. The Australian King size differs again, having the length of the U.S. BOSS is an acronym for Big Occultable Steerable Satellite, a proposed system for directly observing distant planets using an occultation technique with a space telescope. The Australian Single is the same as in the UK while the Queen is the same as the U.S. BOSS is an acronym for South African Bureau Of State Security, the South African secret police from 1966 - 1980. Queen corresponds to UK King and King to Super King. The Boss and Big Boss, characters in the Metal Gear video game series. The U.S. Hugo Boss, a fashion label. sizes, being generally smaller. BOSS, a brand of guitar accessories. The sizes in the UK, other than the Double, vary compared to the U.S. Boss (soft drink), a brand of coffee and coffee flavored beverages marketed in Japan by Suntory. Metric sizes (Europe) rounded to nearest half decimetre; inch sizes (U.S., UK, Australia) rounded to nearest inch.. A roof boss or ceiling boss: a protruding stone, often decoratively carved, usually placed at the intersection of the ribs of a vault; a similar wooden feature at the intersection of beams in a ceiling. Width by length. Medard Boss, a psychiatrist. Standard or "Eastern" King, the boxsprings are identical in size to a Twin Extra-Long. Bruce Springsteen, American singer and songwriter. On a U.S. George Steinbrenner, general partner of baseball's New York Yankees. A king-sized bed differs from the other sizes in implementation, as it is not common to have a king-sized box spring; rather, two smaller box-springs are used under a king-sized mattress. "Boss" Tweed, a 19th century politician in New York City. The European sizes differ; they are based on the metric system. A boss (video games), a particularly powerful enemy in a video game. While the Double size appears to be standard among English speaking countries, based on the imperial measurement of 4 ft 6 in by 6 ft 3 in, the sizes for other bed types tend to vary. A crime boss, the leader of an independent organized crime outfit. Most countries have a standard set of four sizes of mattress. A political boss, a politician who controls a political machine. . A foreman, meaning the boss of a team (as in construction). A valance may be used to make the bed frame match the rest of the bedding. A manager, meaning the boss of a department or division. Most expensive and bulky, but also strong and comfortable are box springs, a large mattress-sized box containing wood and springs. The CEO or president of a company. The bed frame may simply be made of wood or metal, but many also use springs. Also used is some form of covering blanket to provide warmth to the sleeper, often bed sheets, a quilt, or a duvet. At the top of the mattress, to provide greater support for the head, most people use a pillow. In modern times most mattresses use springs, solid foam, water, or air. Eventually new fillings such as cotton and artificial fillers became common. Originally these were bags of straw for most people and filled with feathers for the wealthy. To make beds more comfortable the top layer is frequently a mattress. An important change was raising them off the ground, to avoid drafts, dirt, and pests. Early beds were little more than piles of straw or some other natural materials. Beds come in a wide array of shapes and sizes. A bed is a piece of furniture or location primarily used or intended for sleeping upon, but also commonly used for sexual activities, relaxing, sitting, and reading. A waterbed is a bed/mattress combination where the mattress is filled with water. A trundle bed is a bed usually stored beneath a twin bed. A sofabed is a bed that is stored inside a sofa. A platform bed is a mattress resting on a solid, flat raised surface, either free-standing or part of the structure of the room. A pallet is a thin, lightweight mattress. A Murphy bed is a bed that can hinge into a wall or cabinet to save space. A Manjaa is traditional Punjabi bed made of tied ropes bordered by a wooden frame. A hammock is a piece of suspended fabric. A futon is a traditional style of Japanese bed that is also available in a larger Western style. A daybed is an armless couch that is used as a seat by day and as a bed by night. A cot can also refer to a simple, temporary, portable bed used by armies and large organizations in times of crisis. A cot is a small bed (called a crib in American English) specifically for babies and infants. A chest bed is a platform bed with drawers and storage compartments built in underneath. A bunk bed is two or more beds one atop the other. A bunk is a bed used in a confined space. An air bed uses an air-inflated mattress, sometimes connected to an electric air pump and having firmness controls. An adjustable bed is a bed that can be adjusted to a number of different positions. |