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King Size Bed
Shopping for a King Size Bed
When shopping for a large bed one might get a few confused faces and so it might be important to know the following about kings size bed names. A Standard King is also called an Eastern King and the 4 inch longer California King is also known as a Western King.
It is useful to note that two people sleeping in a King size bed will get the same amount of personal sleeping space as in a Twin bed. In fact, if you push two twin beds together they'd be about the same size as an Eastern King. For great versatility in a guest room, if you have the floor space, use 2 extra long twin beds separately for singles or push them together to make a king bed for couples.
When buying sheets, you have to be careful to purchase the right size. Flat sheets will fit both sizes of King beds, but fitted sheets are cut to fit one or the other. Before you go shopping for sheets, be sure to measure your bed exactly to be sure to buy the linens that will fit exactly.
Main Differences in the King Size Bed Types
Dimensions: The Standard King is 76" wide and 80" long 72" wide x 84" long. The California King is 72" wide and 84" long.
Width: The Standard King offers 38" per person with the California just under on 36".
As the widest bed commonly available in stores, the Standard King is the most comfortable for two adults. The 80" length is sufficient for most people. Sheets labeled "King Size" fit a Standard King bed. A California King size mattress is wide enough for two to sleep comfortably and is the longest bed commonly available. Its extra length is good for tall people.
Because of its size, a King bed may not be practical for a single person who has to do the moving by himself. They're hard to get upstairs, through narrow, winding hallways, and small rooms. A King bed may not be long enough for very tall people. Bedding is most expensive in the King sizes and the wide bed requires at least 3 standard or 2 queen or king pillows, adding to the cost. This very large mattress may be cumbersome to move and may not fit up stairs, through narrow hallways, or in small bedrooms.
Some bed manufacturers change the definition of "standard" sizes by a few inches. Before you go shopping for bedding, it is recommended that you get the exact measurements of your bed so you are able to purchase the correct size sheets. Shopping for the ideal king size bed can prove quite tricky.
Bedding
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