Crib size house bed with slats

A bed can be referred as a piece of furniture which is used as a place to fall asleep and relax. In this modern age beds consist of a soft cushioned mattress and a bed frame, the mattress is usually resting on a sprung base, solid base, or a wood slats. Beds come in different sizes ranging from infant-sized cribs to small beds that can just accommodate one person, to large king and queen sized beds designed for two or more people. Most bed are usually a single mattress and a fixed frame, however there are other varieties such as a sofa bed, which folds out of a sofa or a murphy bed that folds in to a wall. Other beds can be referred as temporary beds as they contain neither a bedframe nor a mattress, a good example is the inflatable air mattress or the folding camp cot.

The birch wood species is very popular mainly because of its high degree of flexibility, making it ideal for the production and manufacturing of furniture such as the birch bed. But as it’s very accessible you will often find it processed into plywood, with some of the largest birch tree species being found in North Europe and Russia. A bed made out of birch wood usually have a light color which depends on the type of birch species, which can also be yellowish or reddish. A birch bed require proper care, since despite its great looks and complexity it’s highly vulnerable to thing such as termites and fungi. Despite that its resistance to decay and stains, plus it polishes very well creating a very attractive and eye-catching bed. In addition to being used to make beds, the birch wood species can also be used to make parquet floors.

Hardwood wood varieties refer to the type of tree the wood is taken from; it has nothing to do with how heavy or dense the wood is (contrary to popular belief!). Hardwood woods are sourced from trees that have leaves and lose their leaves in the winter months. Types of hardwood trees include hickory, maple, oak, birch and cherry (among others). Wood from hardwood trees is usually harder and therefore more dense, as these trees tend to grow at a slower rate. Hardwood is ideal for use in indoor furniture crafting, as it is sturdy and durable. Most hardwood varieties are bright and beautiful in their natural tone/shade, but many take well to staining, finishes and paints. The hardwood varieties offer a cozy, warm look and enrich your bedroom style. Hardwood bed frames are a great way to brighten your bedroom and enhance the overall look and feel of your sleep space!