4 Ft Beds: Save Space and Still Sleep Comfortably

Whether you’re looking for a bed for a growing teenager, a guest room, or simply need to furnish a small apartment, 4 ft beds are a great combination of function and comfort. They occupy the space between a single and double bed, so you won’t be squeezed into your bed like you are in a single bed, but if the space in an apartment or room is too small for a double bed, you still won’t have to worry.

There are many different options that you can choose from for a 4 ft bed, including metal, pine, oak, wood, or cedar, so make sure to find one that fits you and your home’s décor. Just make sure that you don't spend too much money on the frame so that you don't have enough left over for a comfortable mattress.

Advantages of 4 Ft Beds

While it may not bring to mind the same appeal that queen or king beds do, a 4 ft bed is surprisingly comfortable for its size. The standard size of one of these beds is 6’3” x 4’, so it occupies the space between a single bed and a double bed.

These beds are great for children that are growing out of their beds, but still live in a room that’s too small for a double bed. They’re also great for cramped city studio apartments where every square foot is valuable. If you don’t want your bed dominating your room, with no room for you to do anything else, one of these beds may be for you.

These beds also work great in guest rooms that tend to be smaller than the normal rooms in the house. Since they don’t take up much space, they can also allow your guest room to be used for another purpose, like as a children’s play room, when guests aren’t around.

There are many things to keep in mind when you’re searching for a bed. One of the most important is the materials that the bed is made out of. There are 4 foot beds made of pine, oak, cherry, and any other wood you can think of, as well as metals and other substances. Try to find a frame that matches the décor that is already in your room.

Small double beds also come in a variety of different styles that you can use. One popular option is the 4 ft ottoman bed, but there are many other styles as well.

As with any piece of furniture, when you’re shopping for a bed, make sure that you take a long look at the warranty. Most beds will come with at least a two to four year warranty against any breaks or faults in the construction of the piece. Make sure that yours has this. If not, consider paying a little bit more for a bed that gives you more protection.

Finally, you need to look and see if you can get a mattress with the bed. Many manufacturers just sell the frame for the bed, so make sure you’re not shelling out too much money for the frame to leave you with a sub-quality mattress. Remember, that no matter how good your frame is or how big the bed is, the number one thing that is going to determine how well you sleep at night is the quality of your mattress. If you spend too much on a frame and don’t have enough for a mattress, you’ll be restless at night, no matter how much extra room you have in your bed.  On the other hand, if you have enough money to spring for a novaform mattress, you might find yourself sleeping great each night even without as much room as a queen sized bed offers you.

A 4 ft bed is a great way to scale up from a single bed while still keeping your bed in a compact space.  In small rooms or apartments where square feet is at a premium they are incredibly useful.  They’re also useful when you’re making a guest room but would like to use it for other purposes as well.  Start looking for your 4 ft bed today.