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Bed Design Guidelines

  1. A lower bed makes a room look larger than a higher bed and creates a less formal appearance.
  2. Most beds are designed so that the top of the mattress is 16" to 24" from the floor.
  3. For maximum comfort, the bed should be 6" to 8" longer than the height of the person that will be using it.
  4. To provide clearance for bed covers, allow 1" extra length and 1/2" to 1" extra width for the bed frame.
  5. Mattress and box spring dimensions often differ from the "standards" so measure them before designing the bed frame.
  6. The top of the headboard should be at least a foot above the top of the mattress. If a footboard is planned, aesthetics are enhanced by making it shorter than the headboard.
  7. Most beds are designed with knock-down joinery to simplify moving and storage.
  8. Make allowances for wood movement if using solid wood for the headboard. One approach is to oversize the mortises in the bed posts where the tenons on the headboard attach. Another approach is to cut a double mortise/tenon and allow one tenon to float by not gluing it in place.
  9. Most headboards, footboards, and sideboards are made from 4/4 or 5/4 material. The use of thicker material is generally not necessary.
  10. Give consideration to a platform bed rather than a conventional bed with a box spring. This approach can save money, enable the use of narrower stock for the sideboards, and provide greater clearance under the bed (box springs are often set close to the floor to put the mattress at a suitable height).

Adult Bed Specifications

  • Height to top of mattress 16"-24"
  • Best mattress height for sitting 17"-18"
  • Best mattress height for changing sheets 24"
  • Acceptable toe room for platform beds 6"-8""

Bunk Bed Specifications

  • Overall height 60"-87"
  • Height to top of lower mattress 16"-24"
  • Height to top of upper mattress from top of lower mattress 30"-45"

Crib Specifications

  • Mattress height adjustment 31" to 39"
  • Spacing between slats 2-1/4"
  • Height-floor to top of crib 48"

Cradle Specifications

  • Width x Height 22" x 36"
  • Height (top) 22" average
  • Height (swing type) 40" average


Bedroom Storage Specifications

  • Hanging space for long coats and dresses 58"-64"
  • Hanging space for jackets and shirts 32"-36"
  • Clothing storage unit depth 24"
  • Drawer depth (shirts sweaters towels) 16"-20"

Standard Dimensions of Adult Mattresses

 

 Mattress

Width   Length
 Bunk  30", 33"  75"
 Single  36"  75"
 Twin   39" 75", 80", 84"
 Double  54"  75", 80"
 Queen  60"

 80", 84"

 King   76"  80", 84"


Standard Dimensions of Juvenile Mattresses

 

 Mattress Width   Length
 Bassinet  18"  36"
 Bassinet  22 1/4"  38 3/4"
 Junior Crib  23" 46"
 Junior Crib  25 1/4"  50 3/4"
 6-year Crib  27"

 51"

 6-year Crib  31 1/4"  56 3/4"
 Youth Bed  33"  66" 
 Youth Bed   36"   76" 


Standard Thicknesses of Mattresses and Box springs

Type  Thickness 
 Inner Spring 5 1/2" - 6 1/2" 
 Foam 4" - 7 1/2" 
 Box spring 5 1/2" - 9" 
 Futon 3" - 6" 


Standard Dimensions of Bedroom Furniture

 Item  Height  Width  Depth
 Dresser (bureau) 29" - 37"  36" - 48"  18" - 24" 
 Chest of drawers 42" - 56"  32" - 40"  18" - 22" 
 Double Dresser 26" - 34" 60" - 72"  18" - 22" 
 Night stand 16" - 25"  18" - 28"  16" - 22" 
 Blanket Chest 16" - 20" 32" - 54"  14" - 22" 


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