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Note the sizes are general. Item specific sizes are listed.
Twin size mattresses are
typically used for children today. In the past, it was normal for couples to
use twin beds; however, adult bedding has trended to larger size beds. Twin
mattresses also come in an extra long version that is sometimes shows as Twin XL.
Those mattresses are typically 39 inches wide by 80 inches long and are mainly
seen in college dormitories.
Full size mattresses we at one
time the choice for master bedrooms; however as America has grown in wealth
this size has been supplanted by larger sizes. The full size bed is not more
commonly seen in guest rooms and as a "step up" bed for children.
Statistically, this size is seen in a larger percentage of girls’ bed rooms
than boys, but it is not uncommon for boys.
Queen size bedding is the current dominant size of bed. This mattress has gained
as the size of American homes has increased. The mattress is a full 6 inches
larger than the full size, but is still considerably less than the King size
which is a full 16 inches wider. Bedding for a queen-size mattress typically
allows for a 10 to 12 inch drop on either side of the mattress. Also critical
with the larger width is the addition of decorative items that use the added
width with greater aesthetic impact.
King size This
mattress is the growing size of mattress in America. Driven by spacious master
bedrooms and interior design, this size mattress is finding a place in more and
more households. The king size mattress is 16 inches wider than the queen
mattress, making it a larger step in size than the step from Full to Queen. The
additional 16 inches has generated additional need for decorative pillows and
other accompaniments for the bed as the king width can actually make a room
seem less appealing. King bedding can come in a variety of sizes, however the
most prevalent is 100 inches wide by 90 inches long.
California King size mattress is the newest of the sizes growing
in popularity. Initiated in California, this bed is not larger than the king
size but is a different dimension. This mattress is slightly narrower than the
king at 72 inches wide but is longer at 84 inches in length. Because of this
difference in the dimension, the bedding consumer must be sure to pick bedding
for the California King size Mattress when looking at fitted sheets and bed
skirts. Fitted sheets and bed skirts (also known as dust ruffles) are made to
the standard mattress size and the California King bedding shipper needs to
keep that in mind when purchasing those items.