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Bed frame sizes

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Bed frames are designed to fit standard bedding.

In the USA, standard bedding sizes are:
Twin: 39″ X 75″
Twin XL: 39″ X 80″
Full: 53″ X 75″
Full XL: 53″ X 80″
Queen: 60″ X 80″
King: 76″ X 80″
California King: 72″ X 84″

The actual size of your bedding may vary depending on the manufacturer of your mattress set. It is important that you MEASURE YOUR BOX SPRING to make sure you order the correct size bed frame. Many bed frames are designed to fit one size only. (Some bed frames fit twin, full, queen, and king, but not all.)

MEASURING YOUR BOX SPRING IS especially critical when you are ordering KING or CALIFORNIA KING size. There IS a difference, and the two sizes are often confused, even by people who sell furniture and bedding. If a salesperson tells you that he is selling you a KING size bed frame or mattress set, DO NOT take his word for it. We cannot stress enough how important it is to MEASURE YOUR BOX SPRING! If you have a KING size box spring, it will be approximately 76″ wide by 80″ long. If you have a CALIFORNIA KING, your box spring will be approximately 72″ wide by 84″ long.

I recommend measuring your box spring, rather than the mattress, because the box spring will actually be the part that fits into the bed frame.

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Bedding that is too tall

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
I frequently hear customers complain about the height of today’s new bedding.  Mattresses today are taller than ever.  The average height of the mattresses on our sales floor is 13 inches.  Lots of people have beds that were not designed for today’s taller bedding and consequently find that the new bedding covers their headboards.  Other people say that their small dogs can no longer jump in the bed easily.  There are several bed frame options that are lower than standard height bed frames, but there are some other things that you can do to  lower your bed. 
 
When you shop for your new mattress set, make sure you ask for the “Low Profile Box Spring” instead of the standard height box spring.  Most major manufacturers offer this option at no additional charge.  Low profile box springs are usually 4 or 5 inches lower than the regular height box spring and they offer the same support and warranty as the standard height box spring.   
 
If you REALLY need to lower your bed, you can check with your local bedding store.  Many stores offer “bunkie boards” that are designed for use with bunk beds.  Usually ”bunkie boards” are only 2 – 3 inches tall and should offer enough support for your twin or full size bedding.  Use the bunkie board in place of the box spring.   

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Lowering your bed with specialty bed frames

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

There are several types of metal bed frames that will lower your bed. If you have a headboard and footboard, you’ll need to choose bed rails, instead of a bed frame. If you don’t have a headboard and footboard or if you have a headboard only, you can choose a low profile bed frame.

  • If you don’t have a headboard or if you have a headboard ONLY (with no footboard), choose a Low Profile Bed Frame.
    These bed frames are approximately 3″ – 4″ lower than normal bed frames
    (normal bed frames are usually 7″ – 8″ tall.) The included
    bolt-on headboard brackets are designed to adjust so that your bolt-on
    headboard can be attached. However, it may be necessary to
    drill new holes into your headboard for attachment.
  • If you have BOTH a headboard and footboard, you’ll need to use
    Low Profile Drop Rails. Low profile bed rails will lower your bed approximately 3
    inches.

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