{"id":1191,"date":"2017-10-11T14:55:44","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T14:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnights.rest\/?page_id=1191"},"modified":"2019-01-02T10:25:52","modified_gmt":"2019-01-02T10:25:52","slug":"beds-hammocks-futons-and-more","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goodnights.rest\/beds-hammocks-futons-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Bed: Exploring Hammocks, Futons and More"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most of us sleep on a bed—and, occasionally, the couch. But even though most beds are a combination of a mattress and a frame, platform or other surface<\/a>,\u00a0some configurations and designs are better for certain situations.<\/p>\n For example: bunk beds and trundle beds have\u00a0multiple mattresses and are often\u00a0found\u00a0in\u00a0shared bedrooms to maximize area use without sacrificing personal space. They may even need bunkie boards<\/a>\u00a0in between to increase stability and add style.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s as easy as trying out new things. All you need to do is sleep or lie down. How hard can that be? While we love a good mattress<\/a>, it’s not an exaggeration to say that it’s not as common as we think it is.<\/p>\n You don’t even have to go far to think of a non-mattress inclusive setup: Think about sleeping bags\u00a0or hammocks. These aren’t\u00a0unfamiliar to us, though they may be used only for special events\u00a0like camping trips or sleepovers, due to their portability.<\/p>\n There are<\/em> places around the world that use very<\/em> unusual sleeping surfaces, even though modernization and globalization has mostly made these items cultural oddities, as opposed to the norm.<\/p>\n In Japan, a traditional futon is still common—and very different from the sofa bed we call a futon in the US. In parts of Asia and Central America, handwoven mats\u00a0are spread out on the floor and used for sitting and sleeping, especially\u00a0during warm summer months.<\/p>\n While the beds you will encounter throughout your life are all probably going to be the familiar mattress-and-surface type, wouldn’t it be great to explore more options? You may find that some may be better for you, or you may want to try some to get an authentic experience while on vacation.<\/p>\n Here’s where we break it all down for you: Breaking Bed,\u00a0<\/em>a series where we introduce you to everything from hammocks to historically significant bed types. The list below includes everything we’ve written about so far. Let’s learn about beds!<\/p>\n Pro tip:\u00a0You can click on each item for more information. The links will take you to\u00a0separate in-depth articles.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Philippine ban\u00edg can come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Ban\u00edg design—down to the very materials used—changes depending on the\u00a0region in the Philippines it is from and on the ethnolinguistic group that made it.<\/p>\n Artisans make\u00a0a ban\u00edg from dried palm or pandanus leaves or blades of swampy reed grass. The drying process, sometimes under direct sunlight, strengthens the material and imparts a shiny brown tone. Sometimes the leaves are dyed before they are cut into thin, manageable strips. Then they are hammered and wound to preserve softness and pliability.<\/p>\n<\/a>How Do We Move Beyond the Mattress Myth?<\/h2>\n
<\/a>What Can You Sleep on Other Than a Mattress?<\/h2>\n
<\/a>1.\u00a0The Ban\u00edg<\/a><\/h3>\n