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Tips On Buying Bed Frames And Bed Mattress

Bedroom is the part of the house where we can sleep, relax and be worry free. And to make this happen, you need invest in a good bed as well as a good mattress.  And here are some practical tips that can be very useful if you are shopping for bed frame and mattress.

Bed frames have different sizes. The size ranges from single which typically measure 36×75 feet. There’s twin bed which measures 48×75 inches. Next is Queen size which is 54 inches by 75 inches and the last one is king size which usually measures 75×78. inches. The length of bed is mostly 75 inches but in some countries it can go to as long as 78 inches and 80 inches. The sizes of single bed to queen size are standards in most country where as king size differs from different countries. California king size bed is  the largest measuring 72 inches by 84 inches.

When choosing bed frame, you have to consider your size and how you sleep. If you sleep like a log and never moves while sleeping, then a twin sized bed is ideal for you. But if you’re a mover, you may want to opt for a queen sized bed or a king sized. It follows that when buying the mattress for your bed frames it should be of the same size. Now the only thing you need to consider is the type of mattress that you will buy. Will you go for a spring mattress or foam mattress and how thick it should be. Deciding on the type of mattress is again up to your sleeping patter.

Shopping For The Boys’ Bedroom

The kids are growing bigger and since the apartment we are renting has 2 bedrooms and the other bedroom has been used as storage, we decided it is about time for them to sleep on their own bedroom. There are some things yet that I need to buy and fix before that can happen. I list down the things that we needed to transform the other room into kids bedroom:

Frame: 6500
bed (mattress): 3000
aircon: 15,000- 18,000
curtains, bed sheet etc: 3000

Total amount would be more or less 30,000 PhP

The first thing that I canvass was bed. I saw a double deck bed in a department store, 8000 PhP, mattress not included. The I browsed on the web and saw really nice double deck and cost a bit less than the one I saw in the department store:

 

bed photos: http://nemiefurniture.multiply.com/

All these beds are a little above 7000PhP.

I have thinking if I will get a double deck or a pull out bed for the kids. Double deck is very practical and space saver but the boys move a lot when they are asleep and I am afraid whoever sleeps on the upper bed might fall. Pull out bed is not that much of a space saver and it might not survive the pull and push activity but I guess this is a safer choice.

I also have to make way for the Mega Blocs which I plan to use as toy cabinet. If the boys room is finished, I will have enough space for another closet or cabinet where I can place my titanium bracelet and jewelries as well as my other things.

 

Bunk Bed For The Boys

Remember I posted that in Walmart you can find great kiddie bed selection? Well, I find the great bed for my boys! While we were talking, they mentioned that when the time comes that they need to sleep on their own bed, both of them wants to be on th upper bed. And I just knew bunk bed is the answer. The photo in my last post was a blah blah compare to this. This bunk bed was so organized that it also has a study table. The seems to be like a drawer on the left side is actually a table. The kids can use it and after they did, they can just put it under their bed. It’s a space saver bed too! Another thing that I like about this bed is the ladder which is not that steep and tall. The shelf beside the table is another cool feature of this bed.

At Walmart, this bed is priced at $459.88, I wonder how much this kind of bed is here in our country. Maybe around 20-30K PhP is my guess, or even more since our import tax here is high. It also says in  the product description that this bunk bed comes in 3 separate boxes and needs to be assembled. I need 3 of this bed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Window And Curtains

We just replaced our bedroom’s air conditioning unit. It malfunctioned a few weeks ago but since January’s temperature is still low, we opted not to have it repaired. It was scheduled to be repaired last week but upon seeing our electric bill, we decided on buying a new one. And this one, we bought a unit with higher horse power, but the same brand. Our room has become more conducive for resting and sleeping, the new air conditioner unit is a lot colder and my newly installed blinds and shutters makes the room look dim. Blinds do give a room a character. It can make a boring room to a sunny and lively one. Just as it did to our room, from a bright room, it now looks cozy and very relaxing. Aside from that, it also prevents the sun rays form entering the room. It made our afternoon naps a lot longer.

Where to Shop For Kid’s Bedroom Furniture

I was browsing Walmart’s Kid’s Beds & Headboards section. You know my two older boys are not getting any younger. We need to prepare them to sleep on their rooms (OK that’s advance talking there, basically, they have their own room yet..) The first step is to provide them their own bed. Maybe a few months from now, we’ll have our own house (secreting.. secreting..) I am gearing towards bunk beds..

This kind of bed (image from walmart website) will teach them to be more organized with their things..it’s not the exact bed I have in mind, but you get the idea right? Bed on upper part, and drawers and table below. Cute beds like the photo below (image from toysrus) is not for their age anymore..

Now, I wonder where can I find this kind of bedroom furniture for the kids?