Is sleeping space becoming a problem for you?
Is your family getting bigger?
Are you looking for extra bed space to make that long stretch?
Or, you may just naturally hate the limited space of your bed’s mattress.
Although bed space may have been an underrated topic, trust me, it’s something everybody absolutely cares about. And if you’re one of those people who are dying to solve that problem,
Then this one’s for you.
Today, we’re going to talk about everything you need to know about how Oversized beds can change your life!
Buckle up because we’re about to make sure you’ll get the answers on how to get an extra good night’s sleep. Ready?
Let’s begin.
The Alaskan King Bed
Giant Bed Sizes
You know what they say, there never is a “one size fits all” in any kind of bed for anyone. Bed choices are usually affected by the following factors:
- Looking for the perfect bed to meet your sleep’s needs
- Matching your physical requirements
- Fitting your bedroom size
Most of the people lean into traditional beds such as the twin, full, queen, king, and California king beds.
BUT, did you know that there are beds that can satisfy your hunger for extra space?
Let’s come take a closer look.
Alaskan King Bed
Did you know that the Alaskan King Bed is the biggest bed in the world?
It has the size of 108″ x 108″ which is equivalent to 2 full XL family beds which are 144″ x 84″ in size!
That is a very huge bed.
Although some family beds are wider than an Alaskan King Bed, you won’t find anything longer than this!
Thinking where you can get one of your own?
You must know that Alaskan King Beds are not available in mattress stores, unlike the traditional mattresses. Most of the time, you find them being sold by online retailers.
One thing you should consider when getting yourself an Alaskan King Bed would be its frame or foundation. That, we’ll talk about later.
Being the world’s biggest bed, people love it for a lot of reasons, including the wide space it provides, most especially for taller individuals. Also, it offers more comfort and better sleep, too.
An Alaskan King Bed can cost you around $2,500 to $4,000
Alberta King Size
Considered as a close cousin of the Alaskan King Bed, the Alberta King bed has the size of 96″ x 96″.
Not bad if you still want more space, don’t you think so?
Texas King Bed
Still quite close to the Alaskan King Bed size, a Texas King bed’s capacity measures 80″ x 98″. This bed can cost you around $2,000 to $3,000.
Although some people think the Texas King Bed’s length is still insufficient, it always gives a lot of space for those who love a good morning stretch!
Wyoming King Bed
A Wyoming King Bed is quite close to a Texas King Bed, only that it measures 84″ x 84″. Still giving you the extra space you need (but not as much as an Alaskan King bed could) and could cost you around $1500 to $2500.
Family Bed Sizes
Family bed sizes, on the other hand, measure 120″ x 84″ which is the same size as two standard queen beds which measure 60″ x 80″.
If you want something still large enough to fit a lot of people, you can try and go with the Family Bed XL which measures at 144″ by 84″. This is as big as two California king beds combined measuring at 72″ by 84″.
The advantages of these family beds compared to the previous beds mentioned?
Being able to use traditional foundations or bed frames to support them. For example, you can buy 2 foundations for a California king bed to fit a Family XL sized bed foam.
Custom Sized Beds
What happens if the actual bed sizes still don’t fit your needs?
Simple, invest on custom-sized beds.
Many companies can make beds out of any size and shape you prefer using different components to fit your needs, including memory foam, innerspring, or even latex.
Factors To Consider When Getting Oversized Beds
We all wished that getting oversized beds was as easy as saying, “I want an oversized bed.”
But unfortunately, there’s more to it than you think. Before actually getting one, you need to consider:
- Your room space
- Your preferred kind of mattress
- Your bed’s foundation
Let’s talk about them one by one.
Your Room Space
First, let’s talk about your room space.
Before getting an oversized bed, you first have to consider if it fits your room in the first place! Most of the people love the idea of getting huge beds but forget that the most important thing is knowing if your bedroom’s space can even handle it.
A typical Family Bed XL is already 12 feet long! Just imagine how deep a 12 feet pool is, and you’ll know how much room space you need. Take note, oversized beds need a lot of room.
But of course, you need to take note that aside from just measuring the space of your room for the bed, make sure you keep an ample allowance so you can still get out!
So, if your room only has a limited amount of space, you may want to reconsider getting a smaller sized bed.
Your Preferred Kind Of Mattress
The mattress also matters.
Aside from just the size, you would want to focus on the comfortability of your bed’s foam too. Right?
The material of our mattress would be one of the decisions we would have to make most especially since the terms “firm” or “soft” varies from person to person.
Again, it’s by preference.
The most important thing when choosing a bed is how it feels for YOU as the one who will be using it.
To help you with your mattress’s deciding factors, we’ve come up with some mattress basics to make decision-making easier for you.
Innerspring Mattresses
Among all kinds of mattresses, these are the ones that can support heavier weight per inch. This is also a great foam to help reduce the motion transfer between individuals staying in bed.
Latex Foam Mattresses
The best thing about these mattresses is the fact that they’re not temperature sensitive at all!
They’re also very durable, eco-friendly, and give support to the body giving the feeling of buoyancy.
Gel Foam Mattresses
If you’re looking for a bed that helps relieve your pressure points and contour your body, then this is the perfect foam for you. This is designed to give a cooler sleeping surface for you.
Memory Foam Mattresses
Memory foams are comparable to Gel Foams since they help contour the body and relieve pressure points as well.
Hybrid Mattresses
Do you know why it’s called a Hybrid Mattress?
Basically, it takes all of the characteristics of the foams mentioned above, which gives your body the unique benefits of each bed.
How a Hybrid Mattress is made usually depends on the way companies combine memory foam with latex, innerspring, or gel foam layers.
Your Bed's Foundation
Above all else, one factor important when getting an oversized bed is your bed frame or foundation.
But don’t worry, you have a lot of options to choose from!
Usually, foundations of oversized beds come from combining foundations of smaller variations of beds. Let’s say, for example:
Having a Family King Size mattress can fit 2 Queen Sized foundations, or a Family XL King mattress can use 2 California King Bed foundations.
Other oversized beds, such as the Alaskan King Bed, require a customized foundation. Since it would be quite challenging to combine foundations for this one, it would be best to search for a local craftsperson to make this platform foundation for you.
But take note you can always choose to have a bed without a foundation since you can put your foam directly on the floor. You don’t even have to worry much since this will give you the same level of function and support if it were on top of a bed frame.
The Pros And The Cons of Oversized beds
Is an oversized bed really right for you?
Before getting one, you may want to ask this question yourself. One way to do it is by studying all the advantages and disadvantages that could be brought to you by having an Oversized bed.
Let’s talk about the pros and cons.
The Pros
Having an oversized bed could do you a lot of good!
Gives A Lot Of Space
Who wouldn’t like more space to snuggle during bedtime?
The best thing about oversized beds is all the extra space they can give you, especially if you’re alone in the bed.
Moreover, oversized beds are even perfect if your partner is around because it gives you plenty of room to stretch out and be comfortable. Most of the time, small bed spaces make you unintentionally hit the person you’re sleeping with.
But, not when you have oversized beds!
Now you can shift positions all you want without bashing someone’s head.
Allows Co-sleeping With The Family
The more space, the merrier!
The good thing about oversized beds is that it allows co-sleeping with the family and gives everyone the perfect space they need to be comfortable.
Co-sleeping usually happens when babies or children sleep on the same bed with parents rather than being in separate rooms.
Other than being able to co-sleep with other family members, sleeping in one bed builds bonds between a child and a parent and can even allow moms to nurse and attend to their babies easier at night.
Are Perfect For Tall People
It’s a given, tall people need more space.
Standard mattresses aren’t even enough for really tall people (for example, basketball players.)
Goodbye to feet hanging off at the end of mattresses!
Suitable For Individuals Or Couples With Pets
Co-sleeping isn’t only for humans, it could even be with your fur babies!
With bigger space, you can now snuggle up with your pets while sleeping just like they were your own children.
Can Fill Up Space In Bedrooms With Larger Floor Plans
Now, rooms with bigger floor plans don’t need to feel empty with these oversized beds taking up all the space!
Aside from the reason for getting beds for extra space while sleeping, these beds could also be a way of decorating your room and putting a more aesthetic touch.
The Cons
Although having oversized beds can do you a lot of good, they can also cause you a bit of a hassle sometimes because:
Here are some of the things we listed down for you which you need to highly consider when getting your own oversized beds:
It Requires A Bigger Room Space.
Not everyone has vast rooms that could handle oversized beds, right?
This is one of the main challenges of wanting bigger beds since it would really need bigger spaces.
They Don't Have Many Bed Frames Available.
Beds with big sizes don’t have many bed frames available (especially with Alaskan King Beds), which may make the buying process quite a hassle for you.
You Can Only Order Sheets Online.
Just like big mattresses not being available in regular mattress stores, so are its sheets.
Like the oversized beds, sheets are also only available online, which might take you more effort if you want to opt for bigger beds.
Conclusion
With all these, now tell me who wouldn’t want extra space in their beds?
Although with the pros and cons presented, oversized beds are over-all a gift from the heavens for everyone! It brings you more space, comfortability, and even more quality time to spend with your loved ones.
While you sleep tonight, try to find out if the space you have is enough for you. Is it?
If not, then what are you waiting for? Shop with us before you get your early morning stretch tomorrow!
