A welcoming guest bedroom includes a comfortable bed. Whether you need to convert a guest bedroom with two beds into a room with one larger bed or you desire a different mattress firmness, it is simple to create a king-size bed from two smaller twin beds. A king mattress already sits on top of two twin box springs inside of a bed frame.Two twin mattresses and box springs will fit easily into the same bed frame to create a larger bed. Standard Bed Sizes A standard twin bed is 39 inches wide and 75 inches long; a standard king bed is 76 inches wide and 80 inches long. Attaching two twin beds will give you a king size bed 2 inches wider than the standard size king and 5 inches shorter. It is not ideal, but it will give you a larger bed that two adults can share reasonably well. Versatility Twin beds are often less expensive than king mattresses. Purchasing two twins and converting them can be more affordable for some people. Other couples find it helpful to have separate mattresses with different levels of firmness;
pushing two twins together will give them the king bed they prefer and the restful night's sleep they need. Converter Belts There are two ways to convert twin beds into king beds. Both methods will require a twin-to-king converter belt, available at most home goods stores. Most metal bed frames are adjustable to fit a range of bed sizes. If yours expands to a king, set up the bed by expanding the frame to fit the two box springs with the two mattresses. Close the gap between the mattresses using the converter belt and a king-size mattress pad. If your frame won't expand or you need flexibility and want to be able to use either two twins or one king, simply push the two twin bed frames together when a king is needed. Hold the mattresses together with the converter belt. Sheets and Bedding Since your new king does not meet standard sizes, buying bedding for it takes a little creativity. Instead of purchasing sheet sets with a fitted sheet and flat sheet, look for sheets sold separately and buy two flat sheets.
One flat sheet will tuck into the mattress easily and act as a fitted sheet. If it is a little short, you can buy clips that will hold the sheet in place at the corners, creating a fitted sheet. King-size blankets, comforters and duvet covers will work. They may be a little long and tad narrow. References CSG Network: Standard Bed SizesComfort House: Create a King Bed Photo Credits Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionClear all selections Departments Bed Frames Bed Frames & Box Springs Headboards $ to $ Clear all selections $ to $ Clear price of All Online In club Classic Dream Steel Box Spring Replacement Metal Platform Bed Frame, King | Classic Dream Steel Box Spring Replacement Metal Platform Bed Frame, Queen | Premium Universal Bed Frame | Night Therapy Smart Base Steel Bed Frame Queen Foundation | Night Therapy Smart Base Steel Bed Frame Full Foundation | Classic Dream Steel Box Spring Replacement Metal Platform Bed Frame, Full |
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This is the most common size found in children's rooms, and is used on daybeds, trundle units and hideaways. The width of a twin mattress (39") is the minimal amount of space needed for a single person to lie comfortably each night. Full size beds are 15" wider than Twin beds and 5" shorter than a Queen bed. This size is a good option for a guest room or as a child's step-up mattress. Currently the dominant size bed in America, Queen Beds are 6" wider (and 5" longer) than a Full size bed. These added inches can make all the difference in comfort, but each adult still has 9" less than the width of a standard Twin bed. However, it's a good choice for guest rooms and smaller master bedrooms. Can use standard pillows or the slightly larger queen size pillows. Approx. width per person: 30" Learn More. King beds are growing in popularity. King is about 16" wider than a Queen bed. Both are about 80" long. The Eastern King is the only bed to give each person the same width as a Twin bed.
In fact you can push 2 Extra-Long Twin beds together to be the same size as an Eastern King. This is a good way to have a versatile guest room (use 2 twins separately or push together to make a king bed for couples). An Eastern King bed comes with one mattress and two half-width boxsprings to be more manageable when moving. Approx. width per person: 38" Learn More Twin XL, or extra long, is the most common mattress size found in college dorms. The additional 5" in length (compared to a twin sized mattress) accommodates taller sleepers. Twin XL mattresses fit comfortably in smaller rooms because they take up minimal space. California King is 12" wider than a Queen bed but adds 4" in length. This may be a better choice for taller adults. This size is sometimes known as the "Western King". Bedding may be labeled either "California King" or "Western King". A California King bed set comes with one mattress and two half-width boxsprings to be more manageable when moving. Approx. width per person: 36" Learn More
There are so many ways to stay supported, and the right foundation is the best way to keep your mattress in great shape for years to come. The foundation is the ying to the mattress’s yang. They just work better together. Find the foundation that best matches your mattress and your space needs. The standard profile box is the most common height for a foundation. 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"Approx. width per person: 36" Foundation consisting of two different boxsprings. Can be standard or low profile height. All king−size mattresses require split boxsprings for easier maneuverability. In these cases, two twin boxsprings are used. If you are moving a queen−sized mattress into a small living space, you may also require a split foundation ("custom queen").Must have center support in King and Queen sizes.Lowers height of mattress so as not to cover a low−sitting headboard. Also makes it easier to get in and out of the bed. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FOUNDATION/BOXSPRING
It is strongly recommended that you purchase a boxspring/foundation that is specially designed to match your new mattress. A mattress and foundation are engineered to work together as a set, and the foundation takes a lot of the nightly wear and tear, and contributes to the bed's overall comfort and support. Putting a new mattress on an old foundation, pairing it with a foundation it wasn't designed to work with, or adding a board between the mattress and foundation will impede comfort and reduce the useful life of your new mattress. It may also affect the manufacturer's warranty. WHEN YOU MIGHT NEED A SPLIT BOXSPRING Split boxes are foundations made up of two (2) separate boxsprings placed side-by-side, and are especially for delivery to places where a normal whole boxspring will not fit, such as through tight doorways, staircase or around narrow corners. All King size mattresses use Split boxsprings. Queen size boxsprings are available in two (2) types: Whole and Split boxsprings.
Split Queen boxsprings are two 30 inch X 80 inch boxes that equal the size of one (1) whole Queen. If you think you will require a Split boxspring, you should make sure to order your Queen mattress with a Split boxspring. This can be found in the size selection under (Split Queen Set) or (Custom Queen). Only order split boxes if necessary, since they cost more than a 1 piece box. ADJUST YOUR WAY TO COMFORT Whether you're watching a movie or responding to work e-mails, and adjustable base transforms your mattress so you can work, relax and play. If sinus pressure, back pain or a snoring partner is keeping you awake, simply adjust your bed with the wireless remote control. Based on your preference, you can raise or lower the base for premium lumbar support, or relax even deeper with a massage feature for your head and lower body. IF YOU HAVE A PLATFORM BED... Platform beds are a very popular style of bed today. They are frames, typically with a solid platform or wooden slats across it for the mattress to rest on.