Trying to decide if you need to switch to a king-size mattress? Before you feel overwhelmed by all your options, there are many details to consider when measuring your space and knowing the differences between beds to ensure you make the determination with confidence—and avoid those awkward “oops, it looks nice but it doesn’t fit” situations. Here’s your no-nonsense, blog style, guide to everything king beds and a little prep for how they measure up to other standard mattress sizes.
Ⅰ、Why Your Mattress Size is Important
It might not be obvious, but your mattress isn’t only where you catch Zzzs. It has a tremendous impact on the quality of your sleep, and that quality impacts your mood, memory, and even long-term health. Choosing the wrong size could leave you cramped, disturb your partner (or your pet), or have you wracking your brain on moving day and logistics. That is why your first step should always be to get that tape measure out.
Ⅱ、Quick Reference: Bed Type Size Comparison
Bed Type Width × Length (in) Best For
California King 72″ × 84″ Tall sleepers needing extra length
Standard King 76″ × 80″ Active couples (and lots of pets) needing space
Queen 60″ × 80″ Smaller master bedrooms or a bed for a teen
Full 54″ × 75″ Individual sleeper, guest room or small studio
Twin XL 39″ × 80″ Dorm room, growth spurts, or single sleeper
Twin 39″ × 75″ Kids room, bunk beds, or tight quarters
Crib 27″ × 52″ Typical US crib–good until toddler age.
California King (72″ × 84″).
Best for: Anyone over 6′ looking for that extra length.
Key point: It is 4″ narrower than a Standard King but adds 4″ to the length.
Standard King (76″ × 80″)
Best for: Couples (and their pets) looking to maximize all of the horizontal space possible.
Step 1. Measure Your Room
Total Floor Space
You want at least a 12′ × 12′ bedroom to fit in a king bed without feeling cramped. You want to leave about 30″ of space on each side so you can walk around without feeling like a walrus.
Doorways & Hallways
Be sure to check that your mattress (and your frame!) can fit through your doors, and narrow hallways—there Is nothing worse than buying a new and very exciting bed and then discovering that can’t get it into your home!
Existing Furniture
Of course, you don’t want to overlook your dressers, nightstands and closet doors! Map out your layout to make sure that you don’t run into any unintentional collisions.
Step 2: Match Your Sleep Style
Solo vs Shared
If you are sharing your bed with kids or pets, a king gives everyone room to breathe.
For couples that like different firmness, consider two Twin XL mattresses side by side – each partner could customize their sleeping half.
Preferred Sleep Position
Side Sleepers: Soft to medium-firm mattresses cradle shoulders and hips.
Back/Stomach Sleepers: Firmer beds maintain the alignment of your spine.
Combination Sleepers: Medium-firm and hybrid choices will shift as you toss and turn.
Step 3: Bed Frame, Height & Bedding
Frame Fit
Your bed frame should be 2-3″ wider than your mattress.
Don’t forget thickness (10-16″) when considering overall bed height.
Sheet Sourcing
King bedding is easy to find, California King bedding can be a little more difficult. Professional tip: buy your Cal-King sheets from the same manufacturer as the mattress you purchased.
Ⅲ、Useful Suggestions About How to Buy a King Mattress
1.Set a Budget
Like other furniture, mattresses can cost hundreds and thousands of dollars, so balance price with the length of the trial period, warranty period, and quality of the materials.
2.Try Before You Buy
If possible, lay on least one of the floor models, preferably for about 10 minutes! Be mindful of your shoulders, hips and lower back.
3.Read the Fine Print
Before you check out, know the return policy and any delivery charges and restocking fees.
Ⅳ、Why Choose King Beds at Hanse Furniture?
At Hanse Furniture, we have everything from traditional wood framed to modern upholstered California King styles. You can customize your headboards, fabrics and finishes to create your ideal look. Come visit us in our Foshan showroom or get in touch with our project managers online, and let’s design the perfect bed for your area!
Ⅴ、Frequently Asked Questions About King-Size Mattresses
Ⅵ、Hanse Video
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