Buying a bed is a large undertaking, and mattresses are very expensive anyway. So why not go for the luxury and comfort of the King and Queen size bed dimensions? They are, in actuality, only a couple hundred dollars more than a double bed but can offer twice the comfort.
In North American standards, a queen size bed is 5 feet by 6 feet, 8 inches. Keep in mind that a full size bed is 4 feet, 6 inches by 6 feet, 3 inches. This is marginally smaller than a queen size. Is this the upgrade you want?
Perhaps the difference sounds great, but when one uses a tape measure against a queen size mattress, the few inches in either direction look very marginal for the cost. For some, though, those few inches are worth every penny.
But if those few inches are so important, why not just go with a king size? Where the difference between a full and a queen is small, the difference between a queen and king is huge. King mattresses are 78 inches by 80 inches, being nearly as wide as they are long.
Do not get confused about the difference between king and super king (also called a California king). Super kings are 72 inches by 84 inches, a bit narrower, a bit longer, and in need of specially bought sheets that are not nearly as available as other sizes. The super king is excellent for very tall individuals, but not good for much else.
There are other space considerations: namely, the space you will have left if your bedroom if you buy a king size mattress. Will you be able to maneuver freely? If not, is the bed still worth it? And if you buy a king size mattress, what box spring situation would you prefer, one large box spring or two smaller ones?
One other thing to consider–something that has been under debate and study for quite a while–is the closeness of a relationship when buying a large bed. If you share a bed, it has been argued that the nearness with which a couple sleeps is in direct proportion to their closeness as a couple. Whether this is true or not is anyone’s guess, but make sure you and your partner understand what it will really be like to sleep closer or farther apart.
Queen Size Bed Dimensions can be a bit confusing. Queen Size Bed Measurements can vary not only from country to country but between manufacturers as well. Visit us and we’ll help you sort it out!
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