Italian double beds, advantages and disadvantages

The bedroom for each person is a place for privacy and relaxation. A comfortable sleep depends on the quality of the bed, its size, and the material of manufacture. Also beautiful appearance of the headset, unusual decor, additional elements. Therefore, among a large number of furniture manufacturers, Italian double beds are popular. In their manufacture, elite wood species are used, natural materials are used for decoration.

Reasons for popularity

Italian beds are made of durable, practical materials and have a unique design. Due to the large number of models, you can choose furniture for any style. Despite the high price, everyone is eager to purchase products of world brands. Reasons for popularity and dignity:

Durable frame. To make the bed base, manufacturers use wood of elite species. This material is more durable, does not crumble, does not chip, does not absorb moisture, does not swell.
Stylish design. Among the variety of models there are high-tech beds, minimalism, modern, classic. You can choose furniture that will match the interior and will be relevant for many years.
Loyalty to tradition. Furniture manufacturing technology has been developed for a long time. Modern production has retained an individual approach to each process and product.
The uniqueness of each product. Italian furniture has its own unique style. Even mass production models are considered original, thanks to the use of the best materials.
Practical design. Additional elements perform not only an aesthetic function, but are also used to store things. Strong frame, soft headrest increase orthopedic effect.

The only drawback of Italian furniture is its high cost. There is also a risk of acquiring a low-quality fake at the price of the original.

Double beds with a soft headboard are suitable for lovers of a comfortable sleep. The length of each model is 190-200 cm, and the width varies from 180 to 200 cm. For owners of spacious rooms, the king size format with a minimum bed size of 200 x 200 cm is suitable. It is also possible to order unique furniture of any size, shape and design.

Varieties of models

In addition to the width of the bed, it is worth considering its height. It depends on the presence of legs, additional drawers, cabinets, podium, headboard, type of frame. Italian double beds produce the following dimensions:

low beds of 20-30 cm, which are suitable in rooms with a minimalist design, low ceilings, small area;
average height 35-60 cm, suitable for any style in medium-sized rooms;
high beds 65-90 cm, they fit well into the classic interior in the bedroom with high ceilings.

In form, standard double beds resemble a square, but you can purchase non-standard furniture (circle, oval, heart). The catalog contains options for any colors in the Baroque style, minimalism, country, vintage, classic, modern. The following products are distinguished by design and additional functionality:

beds with storage space;
models with soft or hard headboard;
suspended models (on chains, ropes, slings);
beds are transformers;
bed with a lifting mechanism.

“Hovering” models made in hi-tech design look unusual. They visually increase the space and give extra light in the room. Beds with leather or velvet headboards give the bedroom a classic look and feel. Options that rise and hide in the wall are suitable for small apartments. As a lifting mechanism, a gas shock absorber is used, which allows you to remove or raise the mattress without much effort.

Average

Low

High

Hanging bed on the ropes

With storage boxes

With lifting gear

Transformer

Materials of manufacture

The quality of the bed and its duration depends on the design. The frame has lamellas that increase the orthopedic effect. Such a base allows the mattress on the springs to better absorb and adapt to all the bends of the human body. Also, the box is better ventilated and easily wiped from dust, moisture does not collect inside, mold does not develop. Durable Italian furniture is made from the following materials:

Particleboard, less environmentally friendly and safe for health, but still used in the manufacture of the base, headboard to reduce the cost of products;
metal coated with an anti-corrosion alloy to make a stable frame and make the headboard, legs, and decor;
wood of elite species for foundation and external decoration;
plastic to build a solid foundation and create an unusual decor;
glass for the construction of additional functional and aesthetic elements.

All materials for the manufacture of Italian beds are environmentally friendly, so this furniture is suitable for allergy sufferers, asthmatics, small children.

For upholstery, the headboard uses expensive materials: leather, suede, royal velvet, patina. To create a unique style, manufacturers inlaid the bed with precious stones, metals. The decor is carved, patterns, forged elements and leather inserts. In the catalog of Italian beds, you can find options with different colors that fit into a modern or classic interior.

Plastic

Solid wood

Chipboard

With glass elements

Metal carcass

Forged metal

Suede

Velvet

Leather

Wood

How to choose the right

You can purchase an expensive double Italian bed from Russian representatives of the furniture brand from Italy or personally order transportation through the official website. The seller must have all the certificates, samples of materials from which each model is made, a catalog of the latest seasons. The appearance of branded furniture should be flawless: all surfaces are smooth, polished, the structure is durable, the lifting mechanisms are functional. Often on the inner surface of the bed there is a brand name of the manufacturer.

When choosing, you need to pay attention to the dimensions, shape, material of the bed. The frame should be made of oak or pine, elastic lamellas are attached to the base. Premium models are equipped with a high-quality spring mattress, which adapts to the outlines of a sleeping person.

Spacious rooms offer a king size bed. Fans of minimalism are advised to choose the classic options with smooth lines, a small headboard. Famous and dignitaries choose furniture with expensive decor: stones, gold, carvings, forged elements.

Additional items

Manufacturers of Italian furniture offer not only beds, but also bedroom sets. If desired, you can purchase bedside tables, a wardrobe, a trellis, a dressing table, pouffes, a chest of drawers. Some models have additional wooden podiums in which the boxes are hidden. To fix the pillow and comfort during sleep, you need a headboard, it has the following varieties:

solid or with gaps, niches (for photographs, paintings, indoor flowers);
semicircular, rectangular, square or irregularly shaped (high-tech or modern);
soft, hard or hard;
decorated or in the style of minimalism;
wooden, metal, with glass or plastic elements.

According to the type of structures, there are:

stationary headboard (part of the bed);
hinged (mounted on the wall at the level of the mattress);
side cabinets, bedside tables (perform the function of a back and a place for storing personal belongings).

In modern models almost no footing is used as the second back. Nothing will stop the sleeper from tossing and turning, crawling from the pillow, stretching out on the bed to its full height.

Also, Italian double beds can be equipped with built-in lamps, columns, canopy, wall panels, screens. Built-in drawers for storing linen have a pull-out bottom function. Baby cots are equipped with durable bumpers, which are lowered or retracted as the baby grows older.

Popular manufacturers

In Italy, there are many popular brands that produce high-quality and durable bedroom furniture. This diversity allows you to find a double bed that meets all the requirements. In large shopping centers or specialized stores in Russia, you can purchase products from the following manufacturers:

Angello Cappellini - for more than 100 years, produces elite unique furniture that can be found in palaces, in the residences of high-ranking and famous personalities;
Alta Moda - double beds of this manufacturer are made of expensive wood, decorated with hand-painted, precious stones, gilding;
Volpi - create modern models with large headboards, they successfully combine wood, plastic, metal;
Smania - they make ethnic or classic variants, using different textures, the tree is polished and tinted;
IL Loft is one of the best modern manufacturers that provides high-tech, modern or minimalist models; the catalog contains beds of any shape and size;
Baxter - uses a simple design and unusual decoration with additional designs and high-quality upholstery;
Selva - the brand is suitable for lovers of classic style and chic, the beds have straight lines, are decorated with carvings, stones, metals;
Mascheroni - in the catalog mainly models of simple design, decorated with leather;
Dorelan - makes the best exclusive beds according to the individual sketch of the client;
Alfabed - the production of classic models using high-quality textile finishes, spring mattresses and a shock-absorbing frame;
Signorini & Coco is a brand specializing in the creation of luxurious beds made of elite wood with inlaid stones, gold leaf, and upholstery in the finest leather.

Among the Italian manufacturers can distinguish Fratelli Barri. They make double beds in a classic style, with smooth lines, a quality base and decor. Thanks to the established production in China, it was possible to reduce the price of furniture, but to comply with all traditions and technologies.