Mattress 140x200 cm: the French Bed
The 140×200 cm mattress is the smallest mattress size for a double bed. Who is this space-saving size suitable for and why is the 140 x 200 cm mattress called a French bed? Do I need two or one slatted frame under 140 x 200 mattresses?
French Romance and German Cosiness
The 140×200 cm mattress is known in Germany as the French bed and in France as the Grand Lit. The French bed is a double bed with a continuous mattress and is widely used in France. The 140×200 cm French mattress is the narrowest width for a double bed. For couples, the mattress offers space to lie down and enough opportunity for closeness. Mattresses 140x200 are therefore perfect for couples with a particularly high need for cosiness. Children are often the end of the line for the 140×200 mattress. As soon as the offspring want to sleep in the bed with you, the 140x200 cm mattress becomes too cramped. Individuals with a sufficiently large bedroom have enough space to sleep on the mattress.
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The French 140×200 cm mattress differs from the German version of the double bed with a larger lying surface of 160×200 cm not only in terms of size. While there is usually one continuous 140×200 cm mattress in the French bed, German couples tend to sleep on two individual 80×200 cm mattresses. The French bed creates closeness between the sleeping couple and thus contributes to the cliché of French l'amour.The 140×200 cm mattress is literally the bed of Paris, the city of love and lovers.But people who sleep alone also really like this mattress width. The 140×200 mattress offers generous space for single people and even occasional sleeping guests have enough room.
140×200 Mattress Popular in Teenagers' Rooms
At 2.8 m², the lying surface of the 140x200 mattress is cosy and compact at the same time.The mattress is particularly popular with young people.It is often placed in the teenager's room and then taken into their first home.In later years, more space also seems to be equated with more comfort and larger models are chosen.
Relationship Issues: One Continuous 140 x 200 cm Mattress or Two Separate Mattresses?
With a bed size of 140 x 200 cm, the question of one continuous or two separate 70 x 200 cm mattresses is almost superfluous. Two single mattresses of the narrowest common width would be more of a visitor's crack than a lying surface.The beauty of the 140×200 cm partner mattress is that it is space-saving and yet generously proportioned.If both sleepers have different ideas about the desired firmness, two larger single mattresses or a larger bed are more comfortable than two single mattresses with different firmness levels. A full-length topper can cushion the gap between the mattresses. However, it equalises bed sides of different firmnesses with its own lying properties.A so-called love bridge can be an alternative.
Overlengths: Mattress 140×210 cm and Mattress 140×220 cm
Is the French bed your favourite mattress size, but are you tall? As a rule of thumb, you should have approx. 10 cm of head and foot space available when lying on the mattress.From 1.80 cm, it is advisable to consider a longer 140×210 cm mattress or a 140×220 cm mattress.The extra length can offer significantly more comfort even for shorter people.Regardless of whether the free space is for stretching out or providing room for a pet, the 140×210 cm mattress and the 140×220 cm mattress combine French savoir-vivre with extra legroom.Although, let's be honest: most pets aren't content with the extra space at the foot end, but rather banish you there.The right slatted frame The 140×200 cm French mattress is the only mattress that is suitable for two people but only requires a slatted frame. The 140×200 cm slatted base is usually the widest slatted base size apart from the customised version.Up to this width, the slats on the slatted frame are stable enough to also support the bed in the centre.The slats can also spring over the entire lying surface.Wood that supports both properties, such as beech wood, is required for springiness and stability.
Fitted Sheets for Mattresses 140x200 cm and Longer
The right fitted sheet should fit your mattress in terms of length, width and height. The height tells you how high your mattress can be so that you can pull your fitted sheet not only over the sides but also under your 140x200 cm mattress.This way, the sheet stays where you want it all night long.If the 140 cm mattress is 210 cm or even 220 cm long, you will need a longer 140×220 cm fitted sheet.Conventional fitted sheets are generally not designed for extra-long mattresses.The BODYGUARD® Jersey Fitted Sheet 140×220 cm and the BODYGUARD® Fitted Sheet extra high are suitable for the 140×210 cm mattress and the 140×220 cm mattress. Buy fitted sheets now.
