Posts Tagged ‘bed dimensions’
Picking the Right Bed Size
Since we will be spending most, if not all, of our sleeping hours on our beds, we should be very thorough when it comes to choosing beds. Since this is where we will be resting our weary bodies after a full day’s work or of running around doing chores and taking care of children, we need the most comfortable bed that we can afford.
Purchasing beds is not as simple as getting the first one that we like. We need to think carefully on several key elements, such as Bed Size Dimensions, materials used, the right mattress and the strength of bed.
Beds and Bed Dimensions
There are several bed sizes that we can choos from, but we need to first measure the allocated space for the bed.
While a big bed can be comfortable as it will give us plenty of room to move around when we sleep, fitting it in a cramped room won’t be a good idea as we won’t be have enough space to walk around with ease.
Bed sizes may come in following sizes:
- Twin – 39 by 75 inches
- Full – 54 by 75 inches
- Queen – 60 by 80 inches
- King – 76 by 80 inches
- California King – 72 by 84 inches
There are still many other variations of bed sizes in other parts of the world but these are basically the traditional sizes of beds.
Knowing these bed sizes will be very helpfull when it comes to choosing the appropriate mattresses and sheets for them.
We can do a little research on the internet if we want to learn more about beds and bed sizes. Online, we can find some helpful informations on how to choose our beds, finding the exact measurements on each bed type, so we’ll readily know the kind of bed that will fit into our bedroom.
Few handy resources on bed dimensions:
Other Uses For Beds
In some households, beds can also serve as a storage area for items we want to keep in the bedroom. The space under the bed can also be used to keep small items like books, socks, children toys, or even some hardwares.
A twin bed can also be used as a couch in a studio-type residences. This saves space and is actually a workable solution to having somewhere to sit on when we have guests and friends over.
We can simply replace the sheets when we want to convert the bed into a couch and put several throw pillows instead regular pillows.
Trundle beds may also come in handy when we have a friend staying over and another extra bed is needed. This type of bed has an extra pull-out bed under it. These beds size usually comes in twin sizes.
Finally, when we have considered every essential factor in choosing the right bed for us, please also remember that a good bet must be able to last about 8-10 years. This will likewise help us make a wise choice on the kind of material used for the bed to ensure that it is sturdy enough to stand the test of time.
The Right Bed Dimensions
Overview
When asked what our favorite part of the house is, many of us will answer the bedroom because it provides us with lots of opportunity to relax at the end of a long day. Bed if of course the most important part of the bedroom, and although we may be able to differentiate the bed sizes, not many of us know specific bed dimensions. It’s important to at least have an idea about bed dimensions because then we would know what frames to buy and what sheets are an exact fit for these.
Mattress Sizes (read more: Mattress Dimensions)
When It comes to bed dimensions, the different mattress sizes is the first thing we need to know. Most of us wouldn’t have any idea when it comes to detailed specifications, although many of us would have an idea about the difference in size between a twin, queen or king sized bed,. If for example we found a wondefull bed frame made of wrought iron, when it comes to buying the mattress, we can only second guess which mattress is a fit.
Here’s the bed dimensions:
- Twin : 39×75 inches or 99×190 cm
- Queen : 60×80 inches or 153×203 cm
- King : 76×80 inches or 198×203 cm
But then there are the sizes in between these standard bed dimensions that we need to think about. For example, there’s an extra long twin mattress, full, and California king. California king is 72 by 84 inches, full is 54 by 75 inches and extra long twin is 39 by 80 inches.
~~~ How Big of a Mattress Do You Need? ~~~
Bed Sheets
How pretty a bed sheet may look like is not the only consideration when buying one for the bed. In relation to the size of the mattress, these bed sheets have specific measurements. In fact, fitted sheets follow the bed dimensions of the mattress and so once we know what size the mattress is, the rest becomes easy. There are two types of bed sheets, the fitted ones and the flat sheets. In fitted sheets, the corners of the sheets has garter, to make sure that the sheet wraps around the mattress in a perfect fit and does not move as we move at night. In the other hand, the flat sheets are bigger than the fitted ones and don’t have the garter on the sides.
Dimensions Guide: Twin Beds for Kids
When our little one has grown big that can’t use their toddler bed anymore, a twin bed would be a good choice. Twin Bed Dimensions are perfect as they won’t overwhelm our little one because it’s size not very big, and yet big enough that it doesn’t require another bigger bed at least for the next few couples years.
While helping our kid to move from their comfort bed to a grown-up bed, it would be better if we ask for their opinion on what kind of bed that they want.
need a bigger bed? check our Bed Dimensions article
Choosing a Twin Bed
It’s a good idea to know that the twin bed dimensions are 39 inches in width and 75 inches in length, should you need to free-up some space for the new bed.
If we are placing this in our children’s old nursery, it shouldn’t take up too much space as there is not that much difference when it comes to size, between a toddler bed and a twin bed, also known as a single bed.
There are a lot of twin bed frames available on the market, and once again we can ask our child’s opinion, this way they will feel that they are part of the decision-making when it comes to where the will be sleeping.
For the bed frame, there are several materials posibilities, such as brass, wood, metal, or wrought iron. To personalize the twin bed, we can add some fixtures such as a canopy if our child is a girl, or simply use beddings with special character designs for both boys and girls.
Twin bed mattress is the other factor that we have to consider. We should let our child try out several ones to see which one will be most comfortable for them. On the other hand, it would help a lot if we know the different kinds of foam that are used for twin beds.
There is the usual memory foam that has been used for many years by bed mattress manufacturers, and then there is the newest addition of organic foam material used nowadays for people who are advocates of greening the earth.
To ensure that no health risks will be present on the bed that our child will use, the mattress must be made from hypoallergenic material.
Twin Bed on The Internet
To help our child better visualize what kind of twin bed they would prefer, we should check out the internet. On the internet, we can look at several twin beds that we can choose from and help our child decide the perfect one that they will enjoy sleeping on.
We can also look at some bed sheets, pillow cases (read more about Pillow Dimensions) and comforters that we can put on the bed once we have put in our child’s bedroom. This selection process will surely excite our child and make them eager to try out their new and bigger bed.
Comforter Sets