One of the most important aspects of a better night’s sleep is ensuring you have enough room to fully relax and sleep. A common mistake in purchasing a bed is buying one that is too small. Before you start shopping, ask yourself if you are satisfied with the amount of sleep space in your current bed and review our below to ensure you purchase the right bed size. Most Common Mattress Sizes Width: 39 in x Length: 74 in Twin Extra Long Size Mattress Width: 39 in x Length: 80 in Width: 54 in x Length: 74 in Width: 60 in x Length: 80 in Width: 76 in x Length: 80 in California King Size Mattress Width: 72 in x Length: 84 in Most crib mattress dimensions near 27 in x 51.5 in. Click on the image for more info about that mattress size. The best bed size really depends on who will be sleeping in it. If only one person will be sleeping in the bed, then a twin, twin XL or full size mattress will work. If two people will be sleeping in the bed, a queen, king or California king bed will give both sleepers ample space, ensuring you receive a good night’s sleep.
A twin size mattress is the smallest mattress available and is best suited for one child or one adult. The dimensions of a twin size mattress are approximately 39 inches wide by 74 inches long. Taller adults may be more comfortably sleeping on a twin XL bed size. Shop Twin Size Mattresses Popular in many college dorm rooms, the twin XL (extra-long) mattress is approximately 6 inches longer than a twin mattress. This makes it perfect for taller adults. Twin XL beds are approximately 39 inches wide by 80 inches long. Shop Twin Extra Long Size Mattresses The full size mattress, also known as a double mattress, is approximately 16 inches wider than a twin mattress, but does not provide enough added room for two people to sleep comfortably. It may be too short for adults taller than 5’5”. Full beds are 54 inches wide by 74 inches tall. A full size mattress is a great choice for growing children, plus the added space allows for parents to lie down while tucking their kids in for the night.
Shop Full Size Mattresses Shop Queen Size Mattresses King size beds are best for couples that want the maximum amount of sleeping space. King size mattress dimensions are approximately 76 inches wide by 80 inches long, making a king mattress almost the same size as two twin XL beds. This bed size is also preferable if you have children, dogs or cats that will be sharing your bed. Since king mattresses are much longer and wider, the box springs are split, making it easier to navigate around stairs and tight corners. Fun Fact: If you purchase a “split king” bed with an adjustable base, you are actually ordering two twin XL beds. Shop King Size Mattresses At 72 inches wide by 84 inches long, the California king mattress is perfect for those who want more length in the bed. The California king is 4 inches narrower than a king size mattress, but it is 4 inches longer. This bed size still gives each sleeper 6 inches more sleeping width than a queen size bed. The additional length also makes the California king mattress size a good choice for adjustable beds, providing ample length even with the head and/or foot elevated.
Do you have children or animals sharing your bed? If so, consider a king or California king bed. The larger bed size will give everyone plenty of room to sleep comfortable all night long. Shop California King Size Mattresses About Best Sellers in Mattress Pads & Protectors These lists, updated hourly, contain bestselling items. Here you can discover the best Mattress Pads & Protectors in Amazon Best Sellers, and find the top 100 most popular Amazon Mattress Pads & Protectors.Inner spring mattresses are still around, but the design is dated. Good sleep is crucial to good health, so choosing the best mattress for your bed is a very big and very important decision. As something you use every single day, your bed is one of the most important pieces of furniture in your home. If you have a king size bed, you should naturally choose the best king size mattress that you can afford. With all the different types of mattresses available on the market today, this can seem like a daunting task.
You will also need to make sure that you can safely get a mattress this large into the room where it will be used. Doing your own research before heading out to shop for king size mattresses is a really smart move. Do Your Research Search online for the top selling types of king size mattresses today. Look for authoritative websites that will have unbiased information. Find out how different types of mattresses are constructed. Learn what types of materials are used inside the mattress for support. Read reviews on each type of mattress to find out why consumers choose them, what type of benefits each style has and what type of disadvantages each mattress has, if any. Bookmark the sites you find useful. Visit retail websites that sell the types of mattress you are interested in. Compare prices to get a good idea about the cost for each type of king size mattress. Look for manufacturers and retailers that offer twin extra-long mattresses and compare those prices as well. Investigate each retailer’s or manufacturer’s warranty, in home trial and return policies.
Take notes as you conduct your online research. Use your printer to print out any material that you feel is important to your buying decision. Put your notes, printed material and a few blank pages together in a folder or three-ring binder to create your own mattress shopping guide. Take measurements inside your home to make sure that you can manipulate a king size mattress through any doorways, hallways, staircases or other areas that you will need to move the mattress through in order to place it on your bed. Include measurements around corners. Remember to measure your bed or bed frame to make sure that it's a standard or Eastern king (76 inches wide by 80 inches long) and not a California king (72 inches wide by 84 inches long). Use a steel tape measure for the best accuracy. Add your measurements notes to your mattress shopping guide. Visit Mattress Showrooms Take your mattress shopping guide to some of your local mattress showrooms. Take off your shoes and lie down on each type of king size mattress that you're interested in buying.
Bring a partner to evaluate individual space and how the mattress handles the movement of the other person. Remain on the bed for a maximum of 10 to 15 minutes or as long as you feel comfortable doing so. Try different positions to see how the mattress feels in each one. Talk to the salesperson in the store. Ask about the mattresses’ warranty, length of in-home trial and return policy. Compare the information from the salesperson with the notes you have from the Internet. Talk about any discrepancies you may find. Ask about price matching with competitors. Discuss delivery options and removal of your old mattress. Show the salesperson your home measurement notes to see if there may be any potential problems getting a king size mattress to your bed. Let your shopping guide show that you're an informed, well-educated, smart consumer. Thank the salesperson for his help and ask for a business card. Add any price estimates or notes on prices to your guide. Leave each showroom with information, not a purchase.