The Captain Bed

A captain bed for the smaller bedroom.

The captain bed is especially intended for a small space and can be used for storage as well as for sleeping on. The main idea for the design is for storage spaces like a bookcase, shelving or drawers beneath the mattress. This creates more space in bedroom. Captain beds are perfect for small studio apartments, student’s rooms, kid rooms, guest rooms and bedrooms. These beds are also designed in the sleigh bed style or in other individual styles like trundle beds which have pullouts on the floor level and drawers or shelves above.
 
Captain bed sizes:

Captain beds are available in most sizes. The two most popular sizes that sell well are the single bed and double bed sizes. The length and width of a single bed is approximately 39” by 75”. A full size bed that is suitable for two people as an ideal size of 75” by 54”. Captain beds can also be purchased in king and queen sized too. The storage space available in a king size bed and queen size bed is obviously better because of there extra size. The king size is the biggest size you can buy and is 76” wide and 80” long. There are at least four average drawers supplied with this bed. You can also order a bed from most manufacturers and ask them design it to your particular requirement and style.

More information about the captain bed construction:

Generally captain beds are built from different types of wood. They are available in pre-assembled kits or flat packs and are usually very easy for assembling and this also makes it easier for transportation to. The manufacturer will also provide detailed instructions to help you with the assembly of your captain bed. The only required tool to use for the assembling is a phillips screwdriver. Usually two people can do build a captain bed in around thirty minutes. High quality maple, ash and birch wood are used in manufacturing of captain’s bed.

You can find and buy your captain bed from an online store or you can order a bed to your specification straight from the manufacturer. Another alternative would be to buy your bed from your local furniture store.