What Is the Average Bed Height?
Bed heights vary widely, but there are some standard bed heights that can be used for guidance when planning for bedroom projects. Does this Spark an idea?
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Platform Bed
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The typical height for a platform bed is about 18 inches from mattress to floor, according to PopularWoodworking.com. This low bed means the average adult's knees will be bent when sitting on the side of the bed.
Most Common Height
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According to PopularWoodworking.com, the most common bed height is 25 inches from mattress to floor. Adults of average height will be able to touch the floor with their feet while sitting on the side of the bed, though their legs will be extended.
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Antique Beds
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Taller antique beds, which sometimes require a step or stool to climb onto, are about 36 inches high, according to PopularWoodworking.com. The feet of an average adult sitting on the side of this bed will swing freely without touching the floor.
Loft or Bunk Beds
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The standard height for a loft bed or the top bed of a bunk bed is about 65 inches from mattress top to floor, according to BunkBedsUnlimited.com, which offers plans for building the beds. CollegeBedLofts.com, which also provides do-it-yourself plans, uses a standard height of 69 inches for loft beds.
Headboard
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A headboard or posts add height to a bed. According to PopularWoodworking.com, the standard heights for those features on a basic pencil-post bed are 15.5 inches for the headboard and 75 inches for the posts.
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