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How much do you expect to pay for a "good" mattress and box spring (or the equivalent)? I found that the answer is very revealing and one of the central issues in the bedding industry. My own price was stuck around $450, with an upper end of $1,000 for a splurge. Both of these prices were the last and second to last price I'd paid in my life for a mattress. (I have never bought a box spring.) Image from How To Make a Platform Bed on the Cheap Were you at the low end of the spectrum? What does that say about you? In thinking about all this, I'm developing some "Bed Buying Theories" that I hope to test this year. To begin, my guess is that the bulk of us fall in the middle to low end of the spectrum, and that all of our choices are somewhat predictable. Here's why (or rather, here are my only lightly tested hypotheses so far). First of all, a "good" bed is an extremely relative term, and you can get one for almost any price. I remember the first time I graduated beyond a futon and paid over $300 and it felt like I was buying the Taj Mahal.
It was soooooo comfortable (relative to my futon on the floor!). So "good" probably changes depending on who we are — particularly as we grow older. Theory 1 — Older People Spend More On Beds As we get older we not only tend to earn more, but we also get more sensitive about what we sleep on and the how well we're sleeping. This means that we'll tend to shop harder and most of us will spend more on "sleep technology" later in our life. If this is true, then you may have partially answered the quiz above based on your age. To me, this means that the high end of the bedding industry and all their ads for plushness and comfort are aimed at older folks, baby boomers, etc, who have become sensitive sleepers AND have the money to pay for it. So, unless you're a rock star, you probably won't see lots of young people trawling around fancy bed stores. And while high end mattress companies advertise scantily clad young things on their beds, their clientele is most likely NOT them, and probably not most of the readers of Apartment Therapy (which tends to skew younger).
BUT you are in the mattress companies' future, and they know it. Theory 2 — Women Spend More On Beds To make a gross generalization, I would also bet that women — in general — are a. better at pricing what they'd actually spend on a bed than men and b. that they'd be more interested in spending a little more. While I'm coming to appreciate the differences between beds, I'm less conscious of it than Sara and VERY resistant to spending a lot on a bed. I just don't think it's necessary. As an interior designer, I've also noticed that, in my experience, while couples split their input into what they want in their home, women usually control the bedroom. And the only big public bed buying moment I can imagine for younger people is as a wedding purchase, and most of this also seems aimed at women (see Vera Wang). If this is true, then you may have answered the quiz above based on your gender. Theory 3 — Most Beds Are Simply Not "Good" This is the most controversial theory and one that will require a lot more research, but I'm going to put it out there anyway.
Despite everything I've already said, I think many people would rather spend their good money on a more noticeable purchase than what lies under the sheets, and that many more people don't have much choice. Everyone needs a bed to sleep on, but even at a few hundred dollars, a bed is a big ticket item and a lot of money for most people. Therefore, to make another gross generalization, I would also bet that most people will seek to underspend and buy a cheaper mattress/boxspring, so they can spend or save more elsewhere. Which could be the reason that, while there may exist a thriving high-end mattress business, it is SMALL. Meanwhile, there's a HUGE low end mattress business, AND there's a perverse incentive for most bed makers to give you the illusion of quality while keeping things as cheap as possible. Which means that most beds are made out of inexpensive, non-natural foams and fabrics (poly, poly, poly), coated in flame retardant and sold with lovely names. These beds are totally non-recyclable and non-renewable and going straight to landfill.
Which is crazy, when you think about it. But, to make a "good" bed is simply too expensive. Even when I've talked to some of the natural bed companies, they all have to offer hybrid products (natural + unnatural) beds to reach the lower price points that most people are willing to pay. Which means it's a tough business to be "good" and "green" in, but a very interesting one. I'll have more later on, and I'll be researching and testing my theories to see if they hold up. In the meantime, what do you think?_________ • About The Year In Bed • Preview: The Hastens Excelsior II • Some Things I've Learned So Far • Follow daily progress on Twitter at #yearinbed Top Image: Royal Bed at Versaille by Flickr member Jason Tinder used under Creative Commons licenseTable of Contents1 Mattress Dimensions Chart Twin Mattress Dimensions Standard Mattress Dimensions Queen Mattress Dimensions King Mattress Dimensions California King Mattress Dimensions Before you decide which size bed you want to buy, it is important that you understand all of the different sizes along with their benefits.
The mattress size chart below is the perfect resource as it can give you valuable insight to the bed size you need, including some information about mattress dimensions that can come in handy when you purchase fitted sheets. In the United States, manufacturers measure their mattresses in inches. Although most people tend to pay the most attention to length and width, depth is also very important – particularly when it comes to determining how high your bed will stand off of the ground and the types of sheets you need to buy. Mattresses can range in depth from a mere four inches for bunk beds all the way up to 20 inches or more for the finest queen and king sized mattresses. There is no real “industry standard”, so make sure that you ask about the mattress depth before you purchase it. A standard twin bed measures 39 inches wide by 75 inches long. These are usually between eight to 10 inches deep, and they are designed for a single child or adult. Particularly tall adults who want to purchase a twin bed may want to consider purchasing a twin XL, which adds an additional five inches to the overall length of the bed, bringing it to 80 inches.
Mattresses for traditional bunk beds share the same dimensions as a twin, but they usually lack the same depth. A standard mattress (also called a full or double mattress) used to be the most common bed for couples when homes were much smaller than they are today. These measure 54 inches wide and 75 inches long with an average depth of between eight and 12 inches. However, with today’s larger bedrooms, couples are often advised to purchase at least a queen-sized bed. Two adults on a full-sized mattress is equal to about 27 inches of sleeping space each – the equivalent of a crib mattress. Today, full or standard beds are common choices for single adults who prefer extra sleeping space. The queen sized mattress is the most popular size sold in the United States today. It is recommended for co-sleeping couples who either do not need a king sized bed or who do not have room for one. It measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long, and it provides a comfortable 30 inches of sleeping space for each partner.
Queen size beds usually have a depth between 12 and 17 inches. A traditional king sized mattress, also called “eastern king” is the same length as a queen mattress – 80 inches – but much, much wider at 76”. This is the absolute best choice for couples who like to spread out as they sleep, and it is also the best choice for people who have pets or children who love to share their beds. However, a king sized bed takes up a lot of bedroom space, so you should consider this before you make your purchase. A king bed can range from 10 inches up to 21 inches or more in depth. A California king mattress has a completely different set of dimensions than a standard king. It is a little less wide at just 72 inches, but it boasts an 84-inch length for people who are quite tall. It is the longest bed available on the market today, and it takes up quite a bit of room thanks to its massive length. In some cases, you may need to purchase a special frame to hold a California king due to its overall length.