With all the different bed or mattress sizes out in the market today, it is no puzzle why some cannot decide on what to purchase.  There are twin beds, king beds and queen beds among the choices for the homeowner of today.  So, how do we tell these beds apart from each other?  It will all boil down to knowing their measurements.  Twin bed dimensions are different from king size bed dimensions and queen bed dimensions.  Once you have an idea on what the mattress is for, then you will be certain to pick out the correct size for your home.

Twin beds are also commonly referred to as single beds.  I know, confusing.  To set it straight, twin bed dimensions come in measuring 39 inches across and 75 inches long.  The twin bed is the common size usually found in dorm rooms and bunk beds.  Twin beds are perfect for use in guest rooms in the home.  One can also put in a trundle underneath the twin bed to provide additional sleeping space in the room.  Another plus for the twin bed is the availability of beddings in the market.  One never has to worry about what to put on the bed.  However, being a short bed, the length of the twin bed is often not enough for adults.  In this case, one can also try the twin bed extra, which is about five inches longer than the standard twin bed.

Are the twin bed and twin bed extra still not enough for your needs?   You can try fitting in a queen size bed or a king size bed.  If you are furnishing for one of the main bedrooms in the house, these two will fit in perfectly.  The queen bed measures in at 60 inches wide and 80 inches long.  If two people sleep on it, that is about 30 inches per person.  For the king bed, it comes in two varieties, the Standard King and California King.  Both are bigger than the queen bed.  Measuring at 76 inches wide by 80 inches long is the Standard.  While for the California-size, it is 72 inches wide by 84 inches of length.

The choice of mattress is yours.

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.