Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Don't Be Confused with the Muddle of Bed Sizes

By Nia Lawrence


Showrooms are best suited for window shopping than for doing actual purchases. Before you protest to this sweeping statement, you should try browsing for bed sizes on an actual showroom. Although it's easier to determine the differences between the Single and King-sized beds, all the other sizes in between seem like a blur of vague options. Besides, you're original intention of browsing for double beds fades away once you see the massive Queen and King sizes. The attendant's hard sell lines will only muddle up your decision so much that you end up leaving the store undecided. You should never shop for beds without making up your mind first, and the bed's size is the only factor you should consider.

Before you equate the Double with the Twin size, you should note that the latter actually has the exact dimensions of a Single, so if you're upgrading your Single for a Twin, you'll end up buying a new bed with the same dimensions. Single or Twin beds come in standard dimensions of three feet by six feet two inches, but you can opt for longer versions with six inches more for leg stretches. Even the cheap double beds don't allow for a leg allowance that's beyond their standard dimensions. If you want more length than girth, opt for a longer Single size instead of a standard Double.

A Double bed has the advantage when it comes to width though, since it has an extra foot and six inches to spare. The Double can amply accommodate a couple, as long as you can sleep in your half of the bed without sticking one leg into your partner's territory. The Double is roomy enough if you plan to sleep on it on your own, but if you're buying for two, you might as well skip it and opt for a larger size. The Double beds for sale in showrooms pale in comparison to the Queen and King sizes, and you should consider going all the way if you want to get more out of your money.

You could skip the double and go for a Queen-sized bed. It is five feet wide and six feet eight inches long, and it's roomy enough to comfortably accommodate two people. It's obvious that there's plenty of room in it for you if you'd rather hog its entire expanse for yourself. If the width is too much for you, you can opt for a King-sized single bed (3'6" x 6'8"). A five-foot width is too much for one person unless you're willing to really disappear within the sheets. You'll probably get a good idea of bed sizes if you compare the King beds with Double beds sale. The latter pales in comparison to a King bed's dimensions (6' x 6'8"). You're way over your head if you think you can handle all that bed space.

It helps to familiarize yourself with the English standard of measurement, especially if you can relate to it really well. The centimeter equivalents are difficult to grasp, especially if you're used to measuring your height and girth in inches. Choose the standard that you're more comfortable with. The next time you visit a showroom, keep these simple distinctions in mind, and don't get lost in the confusion of digits and size labels.




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