Not Just For Kings, Also For Queens, Princes, And Princesses Too! - Try The King Size Beds

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Not Just For Kings, Also For Queens, Princes, And
Princesses Too! - Try The King Size Beds
Buying a bed and mattress is a major investment
and can take up a considerable amount of your
budget. Due to this, it is not bought often and
we only consider to buy them if it is really a
necessity. So when you are out shopping it
becomes necessary to do proper research as there
are many types and sizes of beds available in the
market. Among the popular options is the
king-size bed as it is the largest of all
options. If you are planning to buy one, check
out some more details below History of
King-size bed A King-size bed is a luxurious
option and occupy approximately the same amount
of space as two single beds. That means this bed
size is perfect for couples who like to have lots
of space while sleeping. If you are wondering
how it got this name, it has an interesting
history attached to it. Early in the 1940s
American couples used to sleep on double beds or
twin beds. Until the mid- 1940s, the mattress
industry was keen on promoting twin beds as it
would mean twice as much bedding. But soon, the
manufacturers began to produce larger beds and
named it after the monarchs. Its popularity rose
after it was featured in various national
publications
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• and lifestyle magazines. Apart from that, there
  were a number of reasons for creating bigger
  mattresses. Some of them are
• Wealthy people wanted an indulgence
• The adult men and women were growing taller than
  6 feet
• There was an economic boom and people wanted to
  add new furniture to their big houses
• As the popularity of king-size mattresses
  increased, more and more manufacturers started
  making larger bed frames to accommodate the
  mattress.
• Dimensions of King Size Beds
• For a long time, the measurements of mattresses
  were not standardized and were brand- specific.
  So there was no particular size/ dimension
  defined. But with the advent of online
  retailers, there is standardization to a great
  extent. So now the standard measurements for
  king-size bed range between 72 inches to 80
  inches. For an average Indian, a dimension of 78
  inches in length and 72 inches in width is ideal
  and it provides comfortable space to sleep.
• Factors to Consider when Buying King-size Beds

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• A wooden king-size bed is a popular choice for
  growing families or couples who are looking for
  extra sleep space. The king is so spacious that
  it has enough space to allow a kid to get into
  the bed with their parents. But before you
  purchase there are a few factors to consider
• Space The bed frames come with many fancy
  designs like platform beds, beds with storage,
  frames with headboards and footboards, etc. Some
  frames are longer as they are carved. All that
  means that there has to be more space in your
  bedroom. Experts from Wakefit opine that, an
  ideal room size that is recommended for such bed
  sizes is 12ft12. Anything less than that will
  leave you with less space for your other
  furniture such as the side table, dressers, etc.
  Depending on the space availability you may have
  to opt for a simple frame or use beds with
  storage to optimize storage space.
• Budget King-size bed frames are available in
  various price ranges depending on the type of
  budget you can choose the material and type. If
  you are on a tight budget then you can choose
  simple bed frames. if money is not a
  consideration then you can opt for fancy frames
  with upholstered or carved headboards and
  footboards.
• Type of bed frames The size of bed frame comes
  with two options
• King size bed with storage The bed frames with
  storage come in many varieties like under the
  bed storage and/side drawers. That helps in
  organizing closet space especially if you do not
  have enough space in your room for wardrobes and
  other storage.

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• King-size bed without storage These do not have
  storage options and are suited for people who
  already have enough closets and wardrobes.
• Mattress One of the important factors to
  consider when buying a bed frame is the
  mattress. If you are reusing the existing
  mattress, then measure it and check if it suits
  the bed frame you are buying. Also, some of the
  mattresses are heavy and hence the bed frame
  should be able to support the mattress so that it
  does not sag and damage it. If you are buying
  both a bed and mattress and buy it in a single
  store as there will be less confusion in terms
  of measurements.

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A king-size wooden bed frame adds to the
aesthetics of the bedroom and is available in
various styles. But before purchasing it you
should ensure that it fits into the room.
Another thing to be mindful of is that the bed
frame should match the size of the mattress, too
big or small means reduced comfort.