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 CorrectionDonate a Mattress to Charity You’ve just bought the perfect new bed, mattress and box spring. You can just throw the old ones away, right? You can prolong the life of your old bed by donating it to charity. Donate your old bed to help an individual or family through a tough time. Donating an old bed or mattress is the ecologically responsible choice, too. Our landfills don’t need more of our stuff, particularly things that can have a second life in the hands of someone else. Before you let the deliverymen haul off your old bed and mattress, find out if they’re just going to be dumping them.
You may even find a charity in your area that will come pick up your old bed from your doorstep. Wondering where to donate an old mattress? will help you find a charity in your area that will accept your bed, mattress and other furniture donation. You can also, within minutes, schedule a free pickup of your items. That’s quite a service, considering how heavy and unwieldy beds and mattresses can be! You might also be wondering where your donated bed will go once it’s in the hands of the charity you’ve chosen. Some charities will sell your items to help fund their activities and further their mission. Your donations can go to support a range of individuals and families in different situations. Donate a bed to help a family that’s just lost everything in a fire, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural disaster. Donate a mattress to a battered women’s shelter or refugee center. Donate a mattress to a homeless shelter. Donate a bed to an individual in transition, trying to get back on his feet.
Your former bed can help someone else rest easier at night. Will charities accept beds and mattresses of any size? You’ll need to check with the charity first, but many organizations will accept your donated bed and mattress of any size. Donate a hospital bed. Donate a baby or crib mattress. Donate an inflatable mattress. Donate a single or twin bed. Donate a full bed. Donate a queen bed. Donate a king or California king bed. Please ensure that your bed and mattress are in good condition. Please do not donate broken, stained, or unsanitary beds and mattresses. And please take care to tell the charity whether the items were in a home with pets or smokers, as people in fragile health can be extremely sensitive to pet hair and cigarette smoke. Do you have more than a mattress to donate to charity? is your best bet to get your donations into the hands of a charity near you. It only takes a couple minutes. You’ll first be able to locate a charity near you willing to accept your donations, and you can then schedule a free pickup of the items you’d like to donate.
Many charities will accept a wide range of items, while others welcome more specialized goods. Donate shoes and clothes. Donate a couch or other household furniture. Donate kitchen and other household items. Donate a car, truck, or boat. Donate toys and other baby items. Donate bikes or tricycles. Donate a TV, DVD player or VCR. is the place to start anytime you’d like to get your gently used items into the hands of those who need them. And it’s the best choice for the planet, too. Pallett CouchPallet SofasBed PalletsPallet Projects CouchLounge PalletsPallet SeatingPallet FurnituresProjects PalletsTwin Bed PalletForwardThis is my L-shaped pallet couch that I built. Easy and inexpensive with the twin mattresses instead of cushions. There is a fitted sheet on both the top and bottom. I included little holiday lights in between to sparkle things up and some old books on the "shelves" to make it look classy. I also added a few pallets in the corner to act as a table. My new favorite room in the house!