Mates beds make small rooms bigger
Mates beds are often used in children’s bedrooms when there is not much space available. The design is reminiscent of how beds are made on ships, with storage drawers under the mattress. The beds tend to be smaller and can sit lower to the ground than many other beds, so they are perfect for children and can free up a lot of space in a room.
The drawers under the mattress are what really define this style of bed. The companions’ beds will have a single row of drawers below, while the captain’s bed will have two rows of drawers below. A captain’s bed will sit a bit higher, but it’s ideal when you need more storage space and don’t have room for a dresser in the room.
Bedding for the little ones
Parents often move into roommates’ beds when they move their children from a crib or toddler bed to a “big boy” or “big girl” bed. Children usually have the smallest rooms in the house and they also have lots of toys and other belongings to fit into the room. Some parents may also feel uncomfortable placing heavy dressers and chests in a child’s room, as they may tip over or the drawers may come off their rails and fall on toddlers.
A companion bed solves these safety issues, as the drawers are flush with the floor. Even if a child pulls them out, there is no risk of the drawer falling on them. Some parents even choose to turn these drawers into a toy storage area, since the drawers are within easy reach of the child. These drawers are also great places to store underwear, socks, and other items that children will need to reach freely when learning to dress themselves.
open the room
In addition to the convenience of having storage space right under the bed, matt beds are also chosen to open up small rooms. Since the bed frames are smaller than standard bed frames, these beds can be easily pushed into a corner or placed against a wall without taking up much space. Even more space opens up if the drawers are used to replace a dresser or chest of drawers.
Having this type of bed can free up space for a rocking chair, a crib for a younger sibling, or just more free space for play and toys. In some cases, it could mean the difference between putting a train table or other game object in the room or having to put it somewhere else in the house.
