Individual comfort is key when deciding the right size mattress. Let us help you discover the many other factors that contribute to finding the perfect mattress to fit your room and your comfort needs. 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. They are relatively low to the ground, and do not require a boxspring/foundation. Because of the popularity of platform beds, more people are making mattress-only purchases than ever before.Some mattresses and box springs include special features that can provide you with additional benefits or provide value through enhanced comfort, performance and/or durability. Other extras, however, are simply marketing ploys used to create hype or interest in a product. They provide little value and are not worth any additional cost. The following list offers a look at some of the more common special features along with our opinion of their value, which is noted in parenthesis as shown here: Some mattresses have handles and some do not. At The Original Mattress Factory, most of our models have handles that are specially designed not to pull out when moving, flipping or turning your mattress.
Be sure to ask a sales associate about the type of handles used on your mattress. OMF handles are designed not to pull out by attaching the handle directly to the innerspring. Wool and Silk (-): Some companies tout the benefits of wool or silk in a mattress to help keep you warm or cool. The reality of this claim is questionable. Because the mattress pad and sheets you should be using to protect your mattress eliminate direct body contact, the insignificant amount of silk or wool used in manufacturing these mattresses provides no benefit to the consumer. Edge supports firm up the edges of your mattress to provide extra support. However, a mattress with a thicker gauge steel innerspring that is tempered will provide all the edge support needed, so are you willing to spend extra money for something that is unnecessary? At The Original Mattress Factory, we can install edge supports in some of our products. We do not see the value in this feature, but it is available for customers who would like a harder edge.
It can be beneficial if you sit at the edge of your bed for other reasons (to get dressed, put on your shoes, etc.). Please note that cylinders can be installed in every or every other coil. Please contact a store near you for more information. Split Box Springs (+/-): A king size mattress set comes standard with split box springs. Sometimes, people also need split box springs for a queen or full size in order to move the box springs into older homes or up tight stairways. There is commonly an additional charge for split box springs on queen and full sizes, but sometimes it is the only option to negotiate a tight stairway or avoid damage to your walls. Split box springs offer the same support as a one piece box spring; but require the use of a center support on your queen or full size frame. Low Profile Box Springs (+/-) : Low profile box springs are typically 3” shorter than the regular 8” box springs. Since the trend is plusher, thicker mattresses, these box springs allow you to get the comfort you need at a height you can handle.
If you are interested in low profile box springs, make sure they are built to offer the same support and durability as regular height box springs. Avoid those that use straight wire or a platform construction which offers no shock absorption. If you use a dust ruffle or bed skirt, a low profile box spring may affect the skirt’s height off the floor. Hinging allows a mattress to be bent without damaging the spring unit when delivering in tight stairways or doorways. It does not affect the durability of the mattress and can be a big benefit when moving in tight spaces. At The Original Mattress Factory, our King size mattress sets are hinged and can be folded from head to foot. We will also hinge Queen and Full size mattresses on special request. Hospital beds and adjustable bed mattresses are gatched to allow them to bend at the head and foot. Gatching allows a greater area of an innerspring to be bent without causing damage to the coil system because a significant portion of the border rod on both sides of the mattress has been removed.
Thin Layer of Memory and/or Latex Foam (-): Some mattresses are advertised as having memory (viscoelastic) foam and/or latex foam inside. The majority of these mattresses do not have a foam core and contain only a thin layer of memory or latex foam that is located deep beneath the upholstery layers. In this position, you cannot feel these foams and do not receive any of the features or characteristics they have to offer. Before you buy, make sure you understand exactly how much foam is used and where it is located. At least 2” of viscoelastic or latex foam near the top surface is recommended. Posturization is the concept of creating regionalized comfort or firmness zones in a mattress or box spring to provide varying degrees of support relative to the weights and contours of one’s body. The theory behind posturization is that heavier, more pronounced parts of the body, such as the hips and shoulders, need more support than lighter, less pronounced parts, such as the head and feet.