[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-the-interior-design-expertise-to-know-before-buying-a-bed":3,"blog-related-the-interior-design-expertise-to-know-before-buying-a-bed":34},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":15,"products":26,"inlineProducts":27,"seo":28},390,"the-interior-design-expertise-to-know-before-buying-a-bed","The Interior Design Expertise to Know Before Buying A Bed",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Buying a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/beds?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=beds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bed\u003C/a> is one of the most substantial furniture purchases you can make--after all, the average person spends 26 years of their life sleeping--and it can also be a purchasing process that's full of questions. Before you buy a bed, it's important to understand the different terms used for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/3-inspiring-and-easy-bedroom-design-ideas-to-try-in-2020/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bed types and styles\u003C/a>, bed sizes, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/mattresses?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=beds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mattress\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/bedding?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=beds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bedding\u003C/a>. Starting with knowledge of key terms will help you shop like an interior design insider.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Additionally, you'll want to make sure you're taking into consideration not just the bed frame and headboard, but the mattress as well. Whether you're shopping for a bed for your own master bedroom, for a guest bedroom, a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/kids-beds?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=beds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">child's bedroom,\u003C/a> or any other sleep space in your home, we turned to the interior design experts on our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=beds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Design Team\u003C/a> to get the scoop on the factors to keep top of mind and the key terms to learn.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"533049\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Before you make your purchasing decisions, read up on some interior design industry insider terms that will help you navigate the shopping process. Knowing exactly what each individual piece of the bed is and what its function is will help you make key choices about whether certain optional items fit into your design and into your budget. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Bed terms:\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Bunkie Board:\u003C/strong> This  is a \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+v7GzaQPhBOrGJQEvNq9BSg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">board\u003C/a> you use to top the bed frame before you put the mattress. It makes the mattress height higher, and it is usually required when the bed frame doesn’t have slats. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>Trundle Bed:\u003C/strong> A bed with an additional pull-over bed at the bottom;\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> practical for kids who sleep in the same room where the trundle can convert into a storage for when the one child grows out of it; also great for sleepovers.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Sofa Sleeper:\u003C/strong> A sofa that converts into a bed for guests staying over.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Headboard:\u003C/strong> A piece of furniture that attaches to the head of a bed.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Footboard:\u003C/strong> An upright panel forming the foot of a bed.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>Side Rail:\u003C/strong> A\u003C/span> rail or board along the side of a \u003Cem>bed\u003C/em> that connects the headboard with the footboard; in children's bed, can refer to a \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+fSdge_dGYrRrZj35_1ifjQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rail along the side\u003C/a> that's higher up to prevent the child from falling out.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>Platform bed:\u003C/strong> A  bed frame that offers support for any type of mattress without the need for a \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+AcI6Mz57uFYOGSlFGf8KUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">box spring\u003C/a>. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platform beds used to only be a lower profiled, flat, or slatted support surface, but with the increase in foam mattress materials, platform beds have evolved from the seriously simple, to a more eclectic style that is sure to fit into anyone’s interior design.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"533050\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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So when choosing a frame, consider that you already have about 18 inches of height and anything coming from the legs of the frame will add to that. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, youth beds come with support slats and don’t require box springs, but f\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or larger beds, a box spring is often required even if slats are included, unless it is a platform bed. Additionally, remember that h\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eadboards can be purchased separately from footboards and side rails, but not all headboards can be used alone.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Finally: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/mattresses?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=beds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">When choosing a mattress\u003C/a>, consider that twins and fulls are typically best for kids' rooms and guest bedrooms, whereas a king or queen is going to work best for the master bedroom. 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