I consider the bedroom as the most private and most intimate part of a home. As the most private place in a home, the bedroom is typically designed in a romantic or intimate way, and oftentimes only a night table and a bed are found inside. Depending on your preferences, your bedroom might have a king or queen-sized bed, dressers, closets, or even a small couch. There are many others, however, who also use bedrooms as their study or small office, complete with a bookcase, desk, chairs, and even a computer. Several bedrooms even have television sets or entertainment centers inside.

Many people often have trouble understanding a lot of bedroom furniture terms, even though they see them often in furniture-related books, magazines and websites. Here's a short list of the most common bedroom terms and their definitions.

• Armoire - This is a large, often ornate and movable wardrobe, usually having one or two doors.
• Air Bed - An inflatable mattress made out of textile-reinforced plastic or rubber, covered with cushioning and ticking.
• Bunk Bed - A pair of beds stacked one on top of the other.
• Chest - A rectangular structure usually made of wood, with a lid for storage.
• Comforter - A thick, quilted bedding stuffed with either artificial or natural stuffing, basically used as a fluffy blanket for additional warmth.
• Daybed - A bed that is also used as a seating area, usually made out of wood or metal.
• Double Bed - A bed that measures 54" in width and 75" in length.
• Down - Feathers that are used for padding or stuffing, usually from duck or geese.
• Duvet Cover - A type of bedding that is used as a blanket. Usually filled with down or feathers.
• Full Bed - A bed that measures 54" in width and 75" in length. Also known as a double bed.
• Full Motion - A waterbed that does not have wave reduction systems on it.
• Futon - A thin mattress of tufted cotton batting or similar material, placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame.
• Headboard - A board or panel that forms the head, as of a bed.
• King-sized Bed - A bed that measures 76" in width and 80" in length.
• Liner - A sheet under the waterbed which protects the mattress from punctures and leaks.
• Motion Reduced - A waterbed that uses wave reduction devices to lessen wave motions.
• Motionless - A waterbed that uses wave reduction devices to stop wave motion.
• Olympic Queen Bed - A bed measuring 66" in width and 80" in length.
• Pedestal Decking - A flat board that sits on a waterbed pedestal, located below the frame.
• Pillow Top Mattress - A finishing treatment where soft materials are sewn all over the mattress.
• Queen-sized Bed - A bed measuring 60" in width and 80" in length.
• Sleigh Bed - A bed that has a high, curved headboard and lower footboard, closely resembling that of a sleigh.
• Sleeper - A piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed.
• Twin Bed - One of a matching pair of single beds.