Cheap Double Beds - Considerations, Brands + New Vs Used Beds

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For a small space that needs sleeping accommodations, you might to look into cheap double beds.Double beds are small beds that sleep just two people. They are popular among children, teens, and young adults. They are also suitable for people with small extra rooms that are used as guest rooms. A smaller bed in a small room makes the room appear larger, making your guest more comfortable.

What to look for in cheap double beds

There five major points you should consider before buying any cheap double beds.

1. Does the bed fit well in the space? If you have a huge room and the only piece of furniture you have is a double bed, that bed is going to look tiny, and the room is going to look awkward. However, if the bed is paired with a dresser and a pair of nightstands, it might help you fill up the room a little more. You also want to make sure the room is big enough. Nearly filling up an entire room with a double bed is going to leave no extra space for comfort.

2. How old is the bed? If you are looking at a used bed, or even a bed that is a floor model, you need to find out how old the bed is. The older the bed, the more likely it is to have problems. In addition, if a mattress and box spring come with the mattress, the older the mattress, the less sanitary it will be. Beds collect things like dead skin cells, dust mites, and other allergens. These things all have the potential to cause minor to severe reactions in people.

3. Does the bed match the other furniture in the room? If you already have other furniture in the room, you want to be sure the bed fits in with what you already have. If you are building the room around the bed, you may have to search for furniture that matches the bed. For some people, this will not matter because they have a mishmash decor. Other people will want to have everything perfectly matching.

4. Who will use the bed, and how often will that person or those people use it? If you are buying a bed to accommodate one person for a night or two here and there, the state of the bed will not matter as much. If your guests will be staying for an extended period of time, you will want to search for cheap double bedsin better condition. You want to keep the comfort of your guests in mind when selecting the bed.

5. How long do you plan to keep the bed? If this is just a temporary fix for a more permanent solution, you can go with a lesser quality bed. If you plan to keep the bed for a long time, you are going to want to look for a sturdier bed in better condition.

Brands of cheap double beds

• The cheapest new double bed is from Keeper Home. This online store sells the Florence platform double bed for just $185. The website also has frequent discounts, free shipping offers, and other sales to help get that price even lower. This is a simple bed made of recycled laminate in a maple color.

• Canwood also makes Alpine II Double Bed. For $200, you get a raised bed made of New Zealand pine. It is conveniently raised so you can store things under the bed. The bed is available in a natural light color, an espresso color, or a rich cherry wood color.

• Lakeland Mills manufactures a bed that retails for about $250. It is called the Cedar Log Low Post Double Bed. It is good for a more rustic look. It is made with wood that looks like natural logs.

• Just under $300 will buy the Port Douglas Double bed, made in the Adirondacks. The Northern White Cedar is a light color.

Used vs. new cheap double beds

For a good deal on anything, you can always look to used products. Finding cheap double bedsused is typically fairly easy, but it depends a lot on where you live. Used beds are much easier to find in and around college towns because you have people coming and going so often. People, especially students, will often buy a bed, keep it for a couple of years, then get rid of it when they finish school or decide to move on in some other way. If you are looking for a great deal on a used bed, there are several places you should check:

• Classified ads—These are available both in print and online. Your local newspaper will have advertisements from local people who are looking to get rid of some extra stuff. Online classifieds include websites like Craigslist, where buyers and sellers are connected. You can even post a want ad, expressing your desire for a bed. One thing that is helpful in posting a want ad is to post your price range. This will prevent people from contacting you that are asking way more money than you were willing to spend.

• Yard sales, garage sales, estate sales—All of these are listed in your local newspaper and often on your community website. These will require some digging and hunting, but you can often find a great deal. People having these sales are looking more to get rid of their stuff than to make money, so they will usually be willing to make a good deal so that you can haul it off instead of them having to make arrangements to have it taken care of.

• Auctions—There are websites that host online auctions where buyers can type in what they are looking for, then be presented with a variety of options. This allows the buyer to look at the choices, then make his decision. There are also live auctions where you can go, browse all the items available for bidding on, and then wait for your item to be auctioned off. At that time, you can make your bid, and if you are the highest bidder, you win the item. Auctions are another hit-and-miss category of places to buy specific items because the items up for bids are all up to the discretion of auctioneer.

• Word of mouth—For centuries, the best way to communicate and find information has been talking to the people around you. Asking coworkers, friends, family, and other community members will help spread the word that you are in the market for cheap double beds.This will let other people know that, if they are looking to sell an extra bed, you might be an excellent person to contact.

If you are looking for new cheap double beds, you are going to want to search places like Walmart, Target, or Linens N Things. Any of these places will have beds available at low costs. Additionally, major furniture stores often have big discount sales, special rebates, or other savings options. At these furniture stores, you can also find floor models. These are pieces that have been on display for a set amount of time and are now coming off display. Instead of tossing the pieces out and taking a loss on them, the store will cut the cost on these items so the store can still sell them. This gives the buyer an opportunity to get a new bed at a reduced rate.

Whether you are looking for new cheap double beds or used ones, by asking around, being willing to bargain, and doing some searching, you are sure to get a great deal. Remember that even major furniture stores have a little wiggle room in their prices, so it never hurts to ask your sales representative how they can help you. Even if it is free shipping, a tax break, or a mail in rebate, any time of discount can make a big difference when you are purchasing a big item. You are going to have to plan to spend a couple of hundred dollars, but you might luck out and find something cheaper. You should expect to pay no more than $500 when you are looking for cheap double beds.