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History Of Beds And Other Sleeping Furniture

By: Gradlein

People need sleep. It is part of our daily lives to close our eyes and engage in a deep slumber. The body requires at least a few hours to restore energy by sleeping or we will all suffer from excessive fatigue and negatively affect our bodily functions. Unfortunately, a lot of people overlook the value of good sleep. Because of our busy schedule, it is important to take advantage of the limited amount of time that we get for sleeping. Beds were made specifically for that purpose.

A bed is a type of furniture designed for reclining and sleeping. In many cultures, the bed is considered an important piece of furniture and also a type of status symbol. In ancient Egypt, beds were not only used for sleeping but also as a place for eating meals and entertaining visitors.

In the 17th century, a bed was simply a timber frame with rope or leather supports. The mattress was filled with wool or straw and was covered in plain fabric. During the Renaissance period, slip covers with better quality than the plain ones replaced the traditional mattress cover. Changes were made in the mid 18th century with the cover already made of quality linen or cotton. Other materials like coconut fiber, cotton, and horse hair are now used as filling. The mattress cover was also stitched to create edges and form the shape that we now know. More expensive beds were much the same but with two or more layers of straw, horsehair and feathers were laid onto of each other for extra comfort. In the late 19th century, timber frames were replaced with iron and steel. Pocket spring mattresses were introduced - individual springs were sewn into linked fabric bags. The design was implemented in both sofas and beds.

The 1960s saw springs and foam as major components and it replaced the previous natural fibers. Waterbeds were invented in 1970 and foam was so popular that the majority of beds were made with the material. Springs, however, still remained popular yet expensive.

Home Elegance beds are crafted with quality and comfort in mind. Since sleep is vital to maintaining our well being, we have to make the most out of what little time we could spare in our busy schedule for sleep. When someone doesn't get a decent amount of sleep, stress and fatigue accumulate resulting in a less productive lifestyle. It results in something called "sleep debt" which is roughly the amount of sleep that the body needs to catch up on. Having sleep debt is a bad thing as the person may suddenly fall asleep at any moment even while doing something. This is particularly dangerous when driving or involved in tasks that require focus and a conscious state.

If you are too much of a busybody to even spend time to go to the bedroom, there are other Home Elegance sleeping furniture to choose like Home Elegance futons or Home Elegance sofa beds which you can place in your living room or workplace.

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