In this article, discover our tips for choosing the bed that best suits you based on your size, so you can get a better night's sleep.
Whether you’re designing your bedroom, your child’s bedroom, or a guest room, it’s important to choose the right elements for the space. This starts with selecting the right bed size and, of course, the right mattress. Since there is still no such thing as a universally ideal bed, you should consider certain criteria when shopping—including the body type and needs of the person who will be sleeping there—to ensure they enjoy a good night’s sleep.
What is the best bed size for a good night's sleep?
While the standard dimensions in a bedroom for a single bed 90 x 190 cm, for a double bed The standard size is 140 x 200 cm. However, despite these different standard bed sizes, it is also important to consider the body type of the sleeper or sleepers.
Choose the bed size based on body type
For optimal comfort, we recommend choosing a bedthat is 15 to 20 cm longerthanyour height. If you're taller than 1.75 m, you should choose a 200-cm bed to prevent your feet from hanging off the end of the bed.
Since a person may turn over an average of 30 to 40 times during the night, pay attention to the width of the bed. You may want to choosea larger bed, such asa“queen size”(160 x 190 cm) or “king size” (180 x 200 cm) to enjoy more space and improve the quality of your sleep, if the size of your bedroom allows it.
Make sure your bedroomisn't cluttered, especially if it already has large pieces of furniture. In addition to creating a less overwhelming environment, thiswill improve your sleep quality by helping you feel more relaxed and less distracted.
The Different Sizes of Children's Beds
When it comes to children's beds, parents often choose the size of their children's beds based on their age. However, even if they are the same age, Children do not necessarily grow at the same rate. For a child in the early stages of growth, it is very important to improve the quality of their sleep as much as possible. Therefore, just as with beds for adults, It's best to choose your child's bed based on their size.For a child's bed, thestandard dimensionsare: 70 x 190 cm or 90 x 190 cm.
It's also possible to order a custom size, for example, if it's an old children's bed. There are Three sizes of beds for children or babies: 60 x 120 cm, 70 x 140 cm, or 80 x 160 cm.
Choosing the Right Mattress Size
Of course, along with the bed, you'll also need to get amattress that's the right size. So make sure the size of your box spring matches thesize of the mattress. In fact, in addition to affecting the quality of your sleep, a mattress that has gaps or sticks out can cause accidents.
To ensure that the mattress fits perfectly into the bed frame, make sure it is about2 cm shorter than the dimensionsof the box spring. But even in this case, the best way to get it right is to consider the sleeper's body type.
Choose a bed based on your clothing size
The easiest way to choose the right mattress size is to consider your clothing size. See below for the mattress sizes corresponding to each clothing size:-
XS: 70 x 190 cm,
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70 x 200 cm,
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80 x 190 cm, o
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80 x 200 cm
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W: 90 x 190 cm
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W: 90 x 200 cm
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L: 100 x 190 cm
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XL: 100 x 200 cm
When should you choose twin mattresses?
Those who want to enjoy excellent sleep independence should choosetwin mattressesconnectedby a zipper.They are alsorecommended for couples with a significant weight difference. Generally, a weight difference affects sleep quality by waking the partner during the night. You can choose a pair of L-size mattresses (80 x 200 cm)—which are roughly “queen size”—or XL-size mattresses (90 x 200 cm)—which are “king size.”
If you want to make sure you make the right choice, it's best to try out the mattress in a store. Some natural latex mattresses, such as the Kipli Adult Mattress, provide excellent sleep independence without having to choose twin beds. And let's not forget, of course, that you can also order custom-made mattresses if you have special needs or requirements in terms of comfort or well-being.
Conclusion
We hope this article has helped you discover the variety of bed sizes available and how to choose the one that best suits your needs and those of your loved ones. We’ll continue to publish interesting articles like this every week, and if you have any questions or would like to suggest a topic, please let us know in the comments.
We are available to answer any questions you may have by phone at+34 919 01 01 75, or you can also email us at contacto@kipli.com.