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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1963
Page
5
A consumer health piece argues that many people suffer grumpiness from poor sleep due to inadequate sleeping space and old mattresses. It urges upgrading to larger beds, new inner spring mattresses, and proper support, with care tips like vacuum cleaning, quilted pads, and regular turning.
The text advises choosing an innerspring mattress and box spring that fit personal needs. It notes a person spends about 13,000 hours in bed annually, suggests averaging costs over 10 to 15 years, and claims the top-price option costs only a few pennies per day.
The guide explains minimum clearance and room dimensions for bedrooms. It notes three feet of clearance at the foot of the bed plus 20 inches for a chest, and at least 8 feet in length. It states FHA houses require 80 square feet for a bedroom and discusses crowding in small spaces. It offers concrete layouts for beds in varying room sizes and highlights window and door placement.
Architects should design with furniture in mind to maximize usable bedroom space. Consider sliding doors, corner placements, and exterior windows to free wall space, and ensure safe exits for children. For twin beds allocate twelve feet of wall space plus room for a phone stand and two lamps. Swing beds require ten feet six inches plus three feet end clearance.
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