Value City Furniture respects your privacy and will not share this information with anyone.Be the first to review The cost of a king-size mattress set and frame depends on the quality you want, but there is a way to pay a lot less and still get a great, brand-new bed: create your own.That’s right, you might think it’s too much trouble, but it’s actually not all that difficult, and creating your own bed can save you hundreds of dollars.My wife and I moved a couple of years ago, and we couldn’t find a decent queen-size bed for under $800 anywhere in our new hometown. Then, I had an idea.We went to the local Big Lots store and bought two twin mattresses for $160 each, two bases on sale for $10 each and two frames for $30 each. I strapped the frames together underneath the bed so the mattresses wouldn’t separate. Our total cost came to $424 including sales tax, and instead of a queen we had a king-size bed. Click to tweet it!)When I first mentioned the idea in a mattress store, a friendly but insistent salesperson educated me about the size of a king mattress.
It is normally 80 inches long compared to 75 inches for twin mattresses. That hasn’t been a problem for us. I’m tall (6’3″), and at some point every night my feet might hang off the end just a bit, but it has never bothered me. If you want to duplicate a king-size bed as closely as possible, get two twin XLs, which are 78 or 80 inches long.What about the crack where the two mattresses meet? That hasn’t been a problem either. With the frames tightly joined, the mattresses don’t move. But just in case the crack does bother you, I’ll give you a solution in a moment. For now, let’s go to the Big Lots website to see if this strategy still works.As I write this post, the best deal Big Lots has for a king bed with bases is $800, and the frame is an additional $68. With 6% sales tax (here in Florida) the total comes to $920. That’s without a headboard, but hey, we’re trying to save money here, so we’ll skip the non-functional fancy piece of wood.Meanwhile, Big Lots is selling the “Serta Arrington Firm Twin Mattress” for $89 and the base for $69 (alas, there is no sale on bases at the moment).
Put two of each on that $68 king frame and with taxes you have this:Sales Tax (6% here): $23You could buy two twin frames like we did, if that costs less. I used an old belt to strap the legs of the frames together at one end, and an ace bandage at the other. You never see these because they are hidden far under the bed. For the sake of simplicity, I would probably use one king frame if I had to do this again, although two twin frames may be a stronger setup.What if the twin mattresses are of a bit lower quality than the traditional king mattress? You have at least two ways to upgrade your creation. First, you can buy better twin mattresses for about $60 more each. You’ll still have spent hundreds of dollars less than if you bought a king-size bed.The second solution provides more comfort and should solve the problem of the crack between the mattresses. Just buy a nice foam mattress topper. costs $99, with free shipping and no sales tax. Just looking at it makes me want to take a nap.
Add that $99 mattress topper to your $407 setup and you have a luxurious place to sleep for a new total of $506, which is still well under the current cost of $920 for the traditional king bed. In other words you can save more than $400 by making your own king-size bed — or even more if you manage to negotiate a lower price.Your Turn: Tell us about the cheapest mattress you’ve bought and how well it has worked out for you. Chat for live support for mattress and mattress set purchases over $500 Check Your Delivery Area with our Platinum Protection Plan How are you sleeping? A new mattress is often the key to catching more ZZZs. We offer a wide variety of comfort types, including firm, plush, pillowtop and memory foam from the best brands, like Beautyrest, Sealy, King Koil, and Serta. Sleep better by tomorrow night with free next-day delivery, setup and removal—7 days a week—on mattress purchases over $500. We’re so committed to your comfort that we offer a 45-day satisfaction guarantee as part of our Platinum Protection Plan.
And with flexible and affordable financing, there’s no reason to wait to start sleeping better.Buying the right size mattress is a critical part of getting a good night’s sleep. If you’re taller than average person, you may find that you need the extra room to stretch out in order to get your best sleep. Which means your mattress needs to be longer and wider than average. And that’s where king mattresses come in. At 76” wide, the king size mattress is the widest standard mattress available. It’s also 80” long. So unless you happen to be 7’ tall, you won’t have to worry about sleeping with your feet hanging over the edge of the bed. And if you like to do other things in bed besides sleep, you’ll have plenty of room to watch TV, eat breakfast, play with the kids, or even hunker down to work on your laptop or mobile tablet. When it comes to fitting your king size mattress to your bed frame or headboard, be aware that king mattresses can vary in size. So be sure to measure carefully before selecting your mattress.
Also, if you have a type of bed frame that requires box springs to provide support for the mattress, it’s a good idea to get new box springs when you purchase a new mattress. To help you get the most out of your king size bed, Sit N Sleep sells only quality mattresses from the world’s leading mattress manufacturers. These include brand names such as Aireloom, Kingsdown, Beautyrest, Serta, Sealy, Tempur-Pedic and more. When you buy king mattresses from one of these manufacturers, you’re getting a dependable product made from quality materials that will offer years of sound, restful sleep. When buying a mattress, one of the most important decisions is how firm it should be, as this can affect your health as well as your ability to sleep well at night. At Sit N Sleep, our experienced sleep consultants will make recommendations based on your sleep habits and personal preferences. And of course, we always encourage you to test out the many king size mattresses on our showroom floors.