| thinking about purchasing a double, a full, or even a | | | | for these beds are definitely less expensive than |
| queen size bed for your new home in the near future? | | | | queen size or king size. However, many people find |
| Any of these sizes will fit in a normal room, but many | | | | that a double size bed is too narrow for two adults |
| couples feel that a full or double bed, which are the | | | | and too short as well. |
| same thing, is definitely too narrow for anything more | | | | Queen size beds are twenty-one inches wider and |
| than an occasional night's sleep. | | | | five inches longer than a twin sized bed, plus they are |
| A queen size bed will give every one a little bit more | | | | six inches wider and five inches longer than a double |
| room without taking up too much more floor space in | | | | size bed. Though this extra width and length can make |
| your rooms. Of course, there are the basic differences | | | | all the difference in getting a good night's sleep, |
| between a full sized bed and a queen, as well as the | | | | because each adult still has nine inches less of width |
| king. Double size beds or full size beds are fifteen | | | | than if they each slept in a twin bed. A queen size bed |
| inches wider than a twin sized bed, but if two people | | | | works well for guest rooms and small master |
| are sharing the bed, then each person will only have | | | | bedrooms and is a good choice for couples who like |
| twenty-seven inches of personal space, much less | | | | to snuggle. |
| than a twin. A queen size bed is six inches wider than | | | | They give two adults more space than a double. The |
| a double sized bed, which allows more room for each | | | | extra length works well for most adults. Sheets and |
| person, but it is still nine inches less than a twin bed. | | | | blankets are easy to find and cost less than king |
| Double size beds, which are also known as a full size, | | | | bedding. Since they only have thirty inches of personal |
| were the most common for two to sleep in until the | | | | space for each person, then a queen sized bed may |
| early 1960's. They are only fifteen inches wider than a | | | | be too narrow for everyday sleeping for a couple. |
| single size bed, which leaves only twenty-seven inches | | | | Some bedding is sold as "Full and Queen" and does |
| of sleep space for each of two adults. At | | | | not really fit either full or queen perfectly. You will want |
| seventy-five inches long, a full size bed may be too | | | | to check bedding dimensions to be sure that it will fit |
| short for some taller adults. These beds will fit easily | | | | comfortably. Standard size pillows or queen pillows |
| into smaller rooms, which might be just right for a single | | | | work well. You might find a slightly larger queen size |
| sleeper who is under five feet five inches tall. Sheets | | | | bed, which is called an Olympic Queen. |