Size matters. No, really. If you are going to be fitting this mattress into a room, and you don’t live in a castle (hey, neither do I), then size constraints are definitely something you need to be worried about. Larger mattresses would be nice, but they don’t always fit the room or the budget.
How big of a mattress should you get? It’s mostly a matter of preference. If more than one person will be sleeping on the bed, then, choosing at least a full or double would be a good choice. Otherwise it might be too small. You can’t really have a mattress that is too large either, unless it wont fit in your room. It’s important to measure your room to see what would really fit inside it. New homes are empty, and an empty space can sometimes seem a lot larger than it actually is. Depending on the size of the mattress you may need to have one or two other people help you move it, and even pay for a delivery service to get the cheap mattress to your home. Regular pickup trucks will have a bit of trouble transporting anything larger than a full or double sized mattress.
Twin – 39″ x 75″
A twin is really designed for just one person to sleep on it. Try to squeeze one more person on it and both people will be falling off the sides. Since it’s small, it is usually the cheapest size bed available. You will see this purchased a lot for single person rooms.
Extra Long Twin – 39″ x 80″
This is ideal also for one person to sleep on. However, since it is longer, it is not fitting for young children, but taller people as well. Sleep without having your feet hang over the edge. 80″ is 6 ft. and 8 inches–most people will fit on this just fine.
Full / Double – 54″ x 75″
This full or double sized mattress is the same length as the twin, so length may be a problem for some taller people. It is much more accommodating for two people to sleep on. Some people may find it still too small to be comfortable for two though. This is a great choice for smaller rooms, such as guest rooms.
Queen – 60″ x 80″
Queen mattresses are by far the most purchased ones. They are mid-sized and accommodate two people very well. It has a few more inches in both directions compared to the full or double size mattress and it can make for an extra comfortable sleeping experience.
King – 76″ x 80″
The king sized 16 inches wider than the queen, and the same length. It is exactly the size of two twin mattresses. Queens and Kings are the best choices for taller people. It is quite large, so you will have to double check your room to see if you can comfortably fit in inside, and be able to transport it as well.
California King – 72″ x 84
This one is a bit shorter than a King, but wider by the same amount. It is ideal for adults who are a bit taller, so they can stretch their legs out. Also, just another great option if you are a restless sleeper and don’t want to fall off the bed! California Kings are just as cumbersome to handle as the King, so you may have to get this one delivered to your doorstep.