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Beds for log cabins are personal choices not just utilitarian pieces of furniture. They come in many sizes, styles, types of wood, with or without headboards, and special features. There are five popular types of beds that log cabin owners favor, including:
- Conventional Beds
- Log Beds
- Day Beds
- Bunk Beds
- Platform Beds
Your choices may hinge on your furniture budget, size of the rooms, size of the occupants, bed heights, room décor, and special needs. One important consideration is the weight of the person sleeping on them. People weighing 130 pounds or less typically want a softer mattress. Those weighing 130-200 pounds like medium-firm beds. If you weigh more, you will need more support and a thicker mattress to avoid sinking in. The following five types of beds may help in your selection.
Conventional Log Cabin Beds Come in Many Sizes
When your log cabin décor is a combination of traditional and modern, you may consider a conventional bed that is neutral in design and color. The best sizes for master bedrooms are king and queen to give plenty of room for two occupants. Common bed mattress sizes are:
| Mattress Size | Dimensions |
| California King | 72” x 84” |
| King | 76” x 80' |
| Olympic Queen | 66” x 80” |
| Queen | 60” x 80” |
| Full | 54” x 75” |
| Twin | 38” x 75” |
| Small Single | 30” x 75” |
Conventional beds are available in an endless variety of materials, colors, heights, and designs. The beds that follow provide four more choices for your log cabin.
Log Beds Are Amazing Rustic Choices
Many cabin owners think log-style beds are the perfect matches for a traditional log cabin atmosphere. Some people even make their own frames, headboards, and footboards when they cannot find what they want in a store or online.
A log bed is essentially a bed frame made entirely of logs. You choose their height, length, and diameter to fit your preferences. They are cut and shaped to fit together with nails, screws, pegs, or other fasteners. They may be heavier than more conventional beds and harder to find. Log beds and other log furniture create an old-style cabin environment with plenty of coziness and rustic living.
“Beds for log cabins are personal choices not just utilitarian pieces of furniture. They come in many sizes, styles, types of wood, with or without headboards, and special features.”
Daybeds Are Versatile for Any Room
Daybeds are commonly used in a spare room, home office, sewing room, or study. When not used as a bed for guests or napping, they can be used as a sofa or lounge. This dual-purpose piece of furniture can be affordable and give family and friends a place to sit other than on a “bed.”
These beds can also be used as a space-filler when a spare room is lacking furniture. It is used in some log cabins as a child’s sleeping bed with or without storage space underneath. Think of a style that complements the rest of your interior décor. They generally come in these styles:
- Mission style
- Sleigh style
- Victorian
- Contemporary
- Traditional
Standard and custom-made daybeds are available in many varieties of wood, colors, quality, and sizes.
Bunk Style Log Cabin Beds for the Young
Bunk beds are a favorite for children and teens, especially when they want a roommate and the bedroom tends to be small. They save on floor space that makes more room for desks, toys, and shelving. They are also great for occasional sleepovers with friends or other family members. Here are some more common pros and cons to help your decision for using them:
| Pros |
Cons |
| They can be separated into 2 beds |
There is limited headroom |
| More space for a play area | The top child may fall out |
| Storage space under the bottom bunk | Feeling claustrophobic |
| They are fun and help siblings bond |
Accessing the top bunk |
Bunk beds are a great choice for log cabins with smaller bedrooms and can be quite affordable.
Platform Beds Are in Fashion
Platform beds have mattresses without bulky box springs because the mattresses are made with a superior design for comfort and strength. They have low-raised frames between six and eighteen inches tall. Platform styles are made with solid or slatted wood or metal base platform that holds the mattresses. Variations of the beds include:
- Headboards and footboards
- No headboards or footboards
- Assorted leg designs
- Short legs
- Legless solid blocks
If you choose a platform bed for your log cabin, make sure it will support you well.
When building your log cabin, consider pine or cedar log siding for a faster, easier, and more affordable build than full logs. Pine and cedar tongue and groove paneling also complement any style log cabin bed.