Is My Bedroom Big Enough for A King-Size Mattress?
Through the years you’ve probably had a twin-size mattress, a full-size, or maybe even a queen-size mattress. But, for the longest time, you’ve had your heart set on a king-size mattress, and you’ve been asking yourself if your bedroom is big enough for a king-size. The true answer is, it’s contingent on several factors. But to fully decide if you should get a king-size mattress, let’s look at all the factors involved in this decision.
1. What type of king-size mattress should I buy?
King size mattresses actually come in many sizes. You most likely have heard of the Standard or California King size mattresses, but there are several more.
- Standard King, also called the Eastern King mattress
- California King, also called the Western King mattress
- Wyoming King
- Texas King
- Alaskan King
2. With all these mattress choices how do you decide? What’s the difference?
There are two things that differentiate the mattresses: width and length. It’s important in knowing these sizes before you go shopping. If you’ve heard the saying while eating, “my eyes were bigger than my stomach”, it works the same way when shopping for mattresses. You may have grandiose visions of a huge mattress in your bedroom, but if you don’t know the sizes…you may be saying “my eyes were bigger than my bedroom” and you’ll regret your purchase. Below are the width and lengths of each mattress.
- Standard/Eastern King: 76”x80”
- California/Western King: 72”x84”
- Wyoming King: 84”x84”
- Texas King: 80”x98”
- Alaskan King: 108”x108”
Another thing you need to keep in mind is your own height and the way you sleep. If you are over six feet tall and move a lot in your sleep, be aware that you will not be comfortable on a California King. No one wants their feet to hang over the end of the bed.
When it comes to price differences on average, king-size mattresses cost about $400 more than their queen-size counterparts. Differences in pricing for queen vs. king size bed models depend on how expensive or inexpensive the mattress is. For example, a mattress that costs $400 in a queen size may only cost $450 or $500 in a king, whereas a $2,500 queen-size model can easily cost more than $3,000 in a king-size
3. Will a king-size mattress fit in my bedroom?
There are no hard and fast rules on adding a king-size mattress to your bedroom. There are, however, things to keep in mind with the addition. For real comfort in your space, you need to make sure there is a minimum of two feet of room between the mattress and the surrounding space. This includes your bed frame and accessory pieces. Pay attention to any storage or drawers you may have on your king-size bed. You will want plenty of space to easily access these things.
The other obstacle you may encounter is simply getting the mattress in your room. Make sure to measure any doorways and ask yourself if the mattress will fit through any stairways. Mattresses can weigh 150 pounds or more. Make sure and have a family member or friend help you carry it.
4. Top Mattresses in Bob Mills Sleep Spa
- Sleep to Live® with My Side Technology® – My Side Technology® is designed for couples that have different support and comfort needs. Each half of the mattress is made to conform specially to the person sleeping on that side of the bed. The Sleep to Live mattresses uses individual pocket springs which are supposed to provide proper spinal support and help keep the spine aligned. A mattress with the right level of support should also ensure better blood flow and ease pressure on joints.
- Diamond® Mattresses with heat-dissipating foam – Made in the USA, Diamond has 80 years of the most advanced sleep innovation in mattresses. They are handcrafted for comfort, health, and wellness. The mattress has a core with two layers — a layer of Diamond Hyper-Conductive Memory Foam and a layer of Healthy Comfort Memory Foam. The Diamond Hyper-Conductive Memory Foam has graphene and conductive flakes that help dissipate heat from your skin, ensuring that your body maintains a stable temperature throughout the night. It literally PULLS heat away. Also, the Healthy Comfort Memory Foam layer helps support your body with its premium contouring abilities and regulates your temperature while you sleep.
- Somniva® Mattresses for undisturbed sleep – The Gel Touch Quilt Foam relieves pressure points and enhanced airflow properties create a thermally neutral sleeping environment. With response foam (Natural Talalay Latex) it conforms, supports, and relieves pressure. Made from natural rubber sap, Talalay is naturally resistant to mold, mildew, dust mites, and fungi. Talalay instantly responds to each sleeper’s movements for undisturbed sleep. Somniva also has a Cooling Gel Foam near the surface where it helps to eliminate hot spots. Advanced airflow properties creating a thermally neutral sleeping environment with a cool, dry feel that stays that way throughout the night.
5. Don’t buy just any mattress, buy the right mattress for YOU!
In Bob Mills Sleep Spa, we believe that it isn’t just about buying any mattress, it’s about finding the RIGHT mattress for you. And the only way that happens is with our exclusive bedMATCH® system. After answering just a few questions you’ll lie down on bedMATCH. It takes 18 statistical measurements and uses thousands of mathematical calculations to pinpoint the right support specifically for you. Then you’ll receive your personalized printout with the proper support for your body. Try and remember that the right comfort for your body helps you fall asleep, and the right support helps you stay asleep. With your specific bedMATCH information in hand, you can now comfortably shop for the right king mattress. Happy shopping!