This piece of modern furniture has a soft double bed, which is a lifting frame with a mattress, under which there are drawers for bed linen. Thus, this piece of furniture is a comfortable sleeping place and an additional storage compartment.
Structurally, the Askona bed consists of the following elements:
- a headboard that, by its appearance, functions as part of the room’s interior;
Traditional rectangular headboard with square relief - mattress;
- a metal frame on which the mattress is placed;
- lifting mechanism;
Lifting mechanism for Ascona beds - external frame made of MDF or chipboard;
- Linen boxes with a removable bottom that can be removed to simplify wet cleaning of the room.
Linen box with frame lifting mechanism
For the upholstery of these models, eco-leather is used, which is a beautiful eco-friendly material that imitates the covering of natural leather, absolutely safe even for people suffering from allergies.
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Advantages of this type of bed
The main advantage of this piece of furniture is its practicality: it combines two functions, is durable, and is easy to clean. In addition, a big plus is the ability to update its appearance without unnecessary costs - the upholstery of such beds is a removable cover made of eco-leather.
Another advantage that manufacturers are happy to emphasize is the convenience of this element of the bedroom furniture for sleeping. Especially in combination with an orthopedic mattress and a special anatomical lattice, which can be purchased additionally. In this case, the Askona bed will help to avoid a number of problems with the spine. And sleeping on it is especially comfortable.
Designers also like this furniture - it fits well into different styles. Especially if you consider the variety of color variations of eco-leather upholstery for such beds. There is plenty to choose from.
Disadvantages of Askona beds
Among the possible disadvantages of such an acquisition, as a rule, they name the unpleasant smell of eco-leather, which remains for a short time after installing the new purchase. However, even critics are forced to admit that in a few days this smell completely disappears.
Another complaint about this bed is that there is only one standard bed length option - 2 m. Some would prefer slightly more compact dimensions. But the width of standard models varies depending on your preferences. There are beds 80, 90, 140, 160, 180 cm wide, single or double.
Types of Askona beds with lifting mechanism
This product range is quite wide. Different models differ in:
- height;
- size of the bed;
- shape of the outer casing;
- the presence or absence of a special anatomical lattice made of birch slats, which additionally supports the mattress;
- the weight that one sleeping place can support;
- the shape of the headboard;
- the color and texture of the eco-leather used as upholstery.
At the same time, items 2, 4 and 7 of this list can be adjusted at the customer's request. The remaining parameters depend on the specific model. A brief description of the main options is presented below, in the table.
Model name | Height (cm) | Maximum weight per berth (kg) | Headboard shape | Body shape |
Marlena | 110 | 200 | rectangular, with deep drawstrings | smooth, with rounded corners |
Greta | 106 | 200 | rectangular, with shallow creases | smooth, with rounded corners |
Marta | 106 | 160 | rectangular, with shallow creases | smooth, with rounded corners |
Isabella | 107 | 160 | rectangular, without tightening | the edges of the front panel of the case protrude |
Monica | 110 | 160 | rectangular, with deep drawstrings | smooth, with rounded corners |
Leo (children's model) | 106 | 200 | rectangular, with shallow creases | smooth, with rounded corners |
Amelia | 120 | 160 | rectangular, with deep drawstrings | smooth, with rounded corners |
Simona | 126 | 160 | rectangular, with a frame and deep drawstrings | smooth, with hard right angles |
Sandra | 118 | 160 | rectangular, with shallow creases | smooth, with rounded corners |
Grace | 108 | 160 | It has an arched finish at the top and shallow ties. | smooth, with rounded corners |
As can be seen from the table, different models, named by their creators with beautiful female names, differ in several nuances.
What to look for when choosing an Askona bed with a lifting mechanism
First, you should determine the dimensions of the sleeping area you need and the weight it will have to bear. This will help you eliminate models that are definitely not suitable.
Then you should think about the aesthetic component of your choice. It is important how it will fit into the bedroom interior, will it correspond to its style. At this stage, you need to understand whether a soft streamlined shape will suit? Will the pattern on the back harmonize with the surroundings, or is it better to opt for a smooth headboard? Of course, at this point you can also think about the color scheme, choosing from the proposed variations the type of eco-leather you need, glossy or matte, light or dark.
Finally, it makes sense to think about additional elements - an orthopedic mattress and a special anatomical grid. Perhaps they are also worth purchasing.
Video: Video review of the bed ASKONA Marlena (Askona Marlena)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=223&v=ZQzNM4wLrOI