Yes! A California King is not the biggest bed by a long shot. The absolute biggest commercially available mattress is The Family Bed by Taylor & Wells. At 120 inches wide by 80 inches long by 13 inches tall, The Family Bed is the biggest.
But wait, there’s more. Ladies and gentlemen, if you want even bigger – check out The Family Bed XL at a full 12 feet wide, 7 feet long, and 13 inches tall. To make it easy to remember, we’ll call the ten-foot-wide Family Bed “The Family Bed 10” and the twelve-foot wide Family Bed XL “The Family Bed XL 12”.
Any way you look at it, both of these beds are the biggest bed size on the market.
Let’s compare the numbers.
The Family Bed 10 Mattress 120 inches wide(That’s 10 feet wide) 80 inches long
The Family Bed XL 12 Mattress 144 inches wide(That’s 12 feet wide) 84 inches long
The California King Mattress 72 inches wide 84 inches long
The Wyoming King Mattress 84 inches wide 84 inches long
The Texan King Mattress 98 inches wide 80 inches long
The Alaskan King Mattress 108 inches wide 108 inches long
The average master bedroom is 14 feet by 16 feet. Often the master bedroom size will depend on which part of the country you live in.
Please don’t guess. Use a measuring tape. Click here for a review of different tape measures. Choose one that can measure 25 feet.
A retractable tape measure is one of the most useful tools you can buy and once you have one, you’ll find yourself using it quite often.
Lay the tape measure on the floor to find out the length and the width of your master bedroom. Then refer to the legend below to make sure your master bedroom will be large enough for the bed you want and enough space so you can get around it.
Once you have an idea of which bed you’d like to buy, outline the dimensions of your new bed in your bedroom using blue painter’s tape. This will allow you to choose the best position for your bed and your other furniture. You may find a more convenient configuration once you decide on a new bed.
Find out more about bedroom layout design ideas here.
Once you make sleep and your new oversize bed the top priority in your bedroom, you might not stop there. What else can you do to your bedroom to make it the perfect place to sleep and watch movies together with your family.
These dimensions are meant as guidelines. Be sure to account for furniture and other items in your bedroom.
California King Bed -- 10 feet by 12 feet room
Wyoming King Bed -- 12 feet by 12 feet room
Texas King Bed -- 12 feet by 14 feet room
Alaskan King Bed -- 16 feet by 16 feet room
The Family Bed –- 16 feet by 16 feet room
The Family Bed XL -- 18ft by 17 feet room
Even if you have a memory foam mattress, it may not necessarily work on an adjustable bed frame. The only way to be sure is to check the mattress specifications. If it does not clearly state that the mattress will work with an adjustable bed frame, don’t buy it. If you’re not sure, please ask a qualified sales associate at a local mattress retailer.
Even oversize mattresses can have an adjustable bed frame. Tall sleepers and people who sleep with their families can rejoice.
The more we find out about dogs and other pets, the more it makes sense. Studies show there are good reasons to sleep with your dog.
Make sure your new bed will be big enough for everyone to have enough room for a restful and rejuvenating night of sleep. Sleep experts and sleep coaches often suggest sleeping with your pet as a way to improve your sleep. You can find out more about sleep coaches here.
1. Lower anxiety levels – Studies show people who suffer from anxiety tend to sleep better with their dog in the same bed. The same goes for children. It’s an excellent way to strengthen bonds, and that means more oxytocin is released. Oxytocin is commonly known as the “love” hormone.
2. Improved mental health – Dogs are often relied upon to brighten the spirits of people who are sad or troubled. The emotional support provided by dogs improves people’s mood and their outlook on life.
3. Natural warmth – Anyone who has snuggled up to a dog on a chilly night knows the value of having a loyal friend to count on.
Sleep is important, and if money is no object, then you might want to have a custom mattress made to your own specifications. That’s a good thing, but even if you have the money, you might not like the process.
The first challenge is finding someone who makes a truly custom mattress. If and when you find one, you’ll learn that it will be very expensive. Far more than you would expect. It can also take much more time than you’re prepared to wait.
Take a good look at what is commercially available to you from the many manufacturers and retailers within easy reach. In the last few years, the mattress industry has introduced a variety of technologies and options that you may not be aware of.
It’s up to you; the benefits are many for both types of mattresses. Today’s memory foam is much more advanced than what was available at first. Even cooling gel is one of the available features.
For many people, hybrid mattresses are the best of both worlds. You get the comfort of memory foam and the support of other technologies like individually pocketed coils. Find out more about memory foam here.
Check with your mattress manufacturer. The best companies offer bed linens and pillows matched to their oversize mattress. Of course, you can always try an online shopping site, but it may be a challenge trying to figure out exactly what size you need. These accessories can make great holiday gifts as well!
