Bed with a lifting mechanism or without: what to choose
The lifting mechanism is the cheapest way to find a cubic meter of space in the bedroom. It has a price, and it is not only in hryvnias.
In the characteristics of the bed, "Lifting mechanism" is a separate line - it is not in every model. This is not an option for the sake of an option: the choice here changes both the bedroom and daily habits.
What does he give?
The gas lift lifts the base together with the mattress and opens the box to the entire bed area. For a 160×200 bed, this is approximately a cubic meter — exactly what a closet or mezzanine would otherwise occupy.
In a small bedroom, this is often the only way to find a place for seasonal things without sacrificing a wall.
What he takes away
- —Weight - a bed with a mechanism is noticeably heavier and it will not be possible to move it alone
- —Ease of access — in order to get something out of the box, you have to remove everything on it from the bed
- —Money - the mechanism and reinforced frame are more expensive
Who does not need it
If the bedroom has a wardrobe with a mezzanine, the box under the bed will become the place where things are put and not taken out for years. Inconvenient-to-access storage works like a trash can, not a closet.
And if you rearrange the furniture once a year, the weight of the mechanism will significantly spoil this habit.
If you take it with a mechanism
Gas lifts are designed for tens of thousands of lifting cycles, so daily use is normal for them. The only thing that should not be done is to press the base with your hands when lowering: it is designed to move smoothly under its own weight together with the mattress.
And check the height of the ceiling above the bed: the raised base with the mattress adds about a meter up.
