Many taller individuals find it tough looking for beds to fit small spaces because the majority of these beds in the marketplace are made to fit people up to 6 feet tall. Standard bed sizes in twin and full are quite popular due in part to the width of these beds but being able to fit into smaller spaces is important and often these beds aren't long enough to accommodate taller people.

Queen and king size beds are available but these won't fit into smaller spaces. There is a solution though that will allow you to keep the width of a twin or full size bed and provide the longer length you'd find in a queen or king bed. It's called extra long beds.

Extra long beds (or xl beds) can be explained as taking a twin or full size bed and making it in the length of a queen bed. Normal dimensions of a twin bed would be 39 inches by 75 inches. A twin xl bed would be 39 inches by 80 inches. Normal dimensions of a full bed would be 54 inches by 75 inches. The full xl bed would be 54 inches by 80 inches. Notice that the standard beds when made extra long are gaining 5 inches in length. This may not seem like a lot but it's the difference between sleeping someone 6 foot 3 inches to sleeping someone 6 foot 8 inches.

What typically happens with extra long sizes is that once you track down the mattress you'll need to find a bed frame to go with your mattress. XL beds are manufactured by sticking with the standard width construction of the headboard and footboard and bringing in the rail systems used on a queen or king bed with some modification to the slats or foundation used on these sizes. Finding bedding and sheets for extra long sizes has become easier as many department stores have started carrying these special sizes. Often if it isn't stocked you can easily special order the sizing that you need.

Besides twin extra long and full extra long bed sizes another size exists which is also considered an extra long size and that would be California king size. Cal king beds were created differently than standard king size beds both in width and length. Regular king sizes are 76 inches by 80 inches. California king bed sizes are less wide at 72 inches but the length is longer at 85 inches. This means these beds can sleep someone up to 7 feet tall. This makes cal king beds the best choice for length of bed if you have both the width and length in the room to be able to fit these beds.

In this article we've looked at extra long bed sizes in twin and full. These extra long beds provide additional length that allow for the same width but simply make the bed longer allowing sleeping for individuals up to 6 feet 8 inches tall. Besides twin xl and full xl size beds we learned about California king size beds which provide additional length above and beyond a standard king bed but are less wide. These cal king beds can sleep individuals up to 7 feet tall making them the best bed for accommodating taller people. If you're looking for longer length in a bed the sizes we've talked about in this article should be of help in providing a comfortable nights sleep.

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Most people consider a queen size bed to be a sufficient enough space for two people to sleep on. There is enough room for both to have their own "space" and not be crowded. Queen sized beds generally have enough dimension and is most likely the reason for their popularity. One of the biggest mistakes of all times is when a couple buys a bed and didn't take dimensions into consideration. Many squeeze into a full size bed and end up miserable after a short period of time.

Focusing on a queen size bed for now, queen size bed dimensions are six inches wider and five inches longer than a full size bed, which makes them about 60x80. Queen size beds generally fit very well in some guest rooms and for small to mid size master bedrooms. While the queen size bed is big enough for two it is exceptional for one person who likes plenty of sprawling room. Consider if the queen size bed in 60 inches wide, that gives each person 30 inches of sleep space. A standard twin bed is 38 inches wide so factor that it when deciding on a queen size bed because one person will get about 8 inches less of sleep space then they would on a twin size bed.

There are pros and cons in buying a queen size bed. One pro is if two people are going to sleep on it, it gives them more room than a double bed, plus there's 5 inches of extra length involved. And the queen size sheets and blankets are easy to find and very affordable compared to king size sheets. Cons include because there is only 30 inches of personal space per sleeper in a queen size bed, over time it just might not be roomy enough for two. Also, do not be fooled by beds that are called full/queen because you will have a very difficult time buying sheets for that size bed.

There is a larger version of the queen size bed; it is referred to as the Olympic Queen. The problem with this bed is again, sheets are difficult to find so you may have to buy king size sheets and alter them to fit. Simmons carries the Olympic Queen as a novelty size which is 66x80. Many people do consider that to be the perfect choice in queen size bed dimensions.

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The bedroom is a private place where we are supposed to be ourselves and be comfortable. Ironically, though, many of us are deprived of this comfort for several reasons.

There’s when sleep evades us, which is a sleep disorder called insomnia. There are several factors that contribute to insomnia, and research has it that one of them is our bed.  If our bed size does not complement our size, sleeping movements and habits, sleep is likely to evade us. There are several bed sizes in the market, and many of us are actually clueless as to what they are or how different they are from one another.

Twin beds are the most common beds for kids. It is otherwise known as single bed. Simply, twin beds are a pair of 2 identical beds. Many parents prefer this bed size because it’s space saving. Twin bed dimensions are basically 39” wide and 75” long. Because of this size, they easily fit in small bedrooms for young children. In addition, because of the twin bed dimensions, buying bed sheets for a twin bed won’t be pricey.

Many twin bed beddings come in different patterns, designs and colors. For teenagers, twin extra long beds are 5” longer than the standard twin bed, and are therefore the beds commonly used in college dorms and are more suitable for taller teens. However, twin bed dimensions don’t complement the size of that a regular adult. Thus most adults prefer a king size bed or a queen size bed.

Ensuring a good night sleep may depend on a lot of factors, and undeniably, bed size is one of them. If you’re a kid or a regular teen, a twin bed is just right for you. But if you are an adult or a teen taller than most, and you use a teen bed, chances are sleep will not be that good. 

I like sleeping.  A good night’s sleep is equally as important as a very fruitful day. Devoting a very large amount of time on one and disregarding the other is just plain unhealthy. By depriving yourself of a good night’s sleep, you effectively diminish the chance of having more fruitful days ahead of you.

I like sleeping, and I totally adore my bed.

I have a single bed, which, weirdly, is also called a twin bed. I’ve had it since I was younger. I’ve grown so used to it, and the bed has aged perfectly, conforming to my sleeping habit and positions.

My twin bed, others say, is a bit small and narrow.  It may appear so, but as I have mentioned, the bed and I have aged together well. Besides, my room is not that big, so the twin bed dimensions fit my bedroom space perfectly.

I’m really not a fan of big-sized beds. A king size bed or a queen size bed can be comfortable, it’s so wide that it takes forever to get to the edge of the bed to get to the bathroom.

My twin bed has a kick-ass headboard, really snazzy. Some people overlook the aesthetics of their headboard. I don’t. My twin bed headboard dimensions are just the right size for my bedroom. They complement my personality. They offer functionality and style.

My headboard has a storage area. This storage area is just right above my head, within reach. It can accommodate a few shirts and things, and it can also accommodate some books. I like to read a little before going to sleep, you see.

As I have mentioned, it’s very snazzy, too. You see, I salvaged a heavily designed pair of doors and used it as part of my headboard.  I had parts of it upholstered while the parts with the carvings are showing.

So, above me, I have my storage place and then behind it are the two doors with carvings upholstered in some parts.

Some call it weird, but I call it snazzy.