Are you about to purchase a queen-size bed? You might want to first consider how room size can play a role in what size of bed you need. An oversized bed in a tiny room can leave you with little space to move around. Likewise, placing a small bed in a large master suite can look equally silly. Here is a helpful guide to identifying the right size mattress for your unique space.

Measuring Your Room

Before purchasing a new bed, it’s important to take the time to measure out your bedroom’s length and width using a tape measure. Once you have these measurements, leave at least 3 feet of clearance around every side of the best that isn’t positioned against a wall. Additionally, consider the dimensions of any other large furniture in your room, such as bedroom sets, desks, and armchairs. You’ll need to leave enough room around these objects to allow for convenient functionality.

Picking Your Mattress Size

With your measurements completed, you can now decide what mattress size will fit best in your room. Here are the average dimensions for the traditional U.S. mattress options to help you determine the right one for you: 

• Full or Double - Typically best for children’s or guest rooms where less sleeping space is needed, a full- or double-size mattress is approximately 53 inches wide by 75 inches long.

• Queen - Queen-size beds are one of the most popular mattress options for partner sleeping. They provide more space than a full, typically measuring 60 by 80 inches.

• King - For couples who want even more space than what queen-size beds offer, a king mattress provides enough room for each partner to have the space of their own single bed. These larger mattresses measure at 76 by 80 inches.

• California King - Most popular on the West Coast, California king-size beds are the largest standard mattress size available. They are 4 inches narrower than a regular king but provide an additional 4 inches of length.

Are you looking for a local mattress dealer to help you find the perfect mattress size for your room? Sleep Central in Minocqua, WI, has been meeting customers’ bedding and mattress needs since 1996. They even have a wide selection of sheets and down comforters to help make your new bed so comfortable that you’ll never want to get out of it. To learn more about their inventory, including full- and queen-size beds, visit them online. Call (715) 356-3488 to learn more about their mattress delivery and removal services.