Bed size

[sleepybadger]

What size is your bed? Is it too big, too small, or just right? If you had to buy a new bed today, what size would you get?

Zen and I share a full/double size bed. Sometimes it's fine. Other times, when Zen's elbow is in my ear or his forearm is across my forehead, or when I come back from the bathroom and he's in full starfish position, it's way too freaking small. I am hoping/planning to replace our bed this year. A queen size bed is only 6 inches (15.24cm) wider than what we have now. A king is 23(!!!!) inches (58.42cm) wider. I like the idea of a king size bed, but it will take up a LOT of our little bedroom. Any thoughts?

For reference, this is our floor plan, we're in the 12 x 12 bedroom.

Comments

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

We have a queen bed and it's plenty big for us, although not always when all five cats join us. We couldn't get a king into our room, not with the bureau and bookcases we have in it now. Sounds like you have the same problem. There are times when a queen size bed is just right.

[sleepybadger.livejournal.com]

We probably could fit a king in there, but i think it might be too crowded. I think I'm going to try arranging boxes around the bed to see how it would feel to have something that size in there and then decide. Zen isn't sure it's worth spending the money on a new bed (plus frame. headboard, sheets, etc) if we don't get that much more space.

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

We have a lovely bed frame. It was supposed to be a waterbed, but we had it fitted with a regular mattress. I fell in love with it at the store and still love it to this day - and we have several matching pieces (all made with stained 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 pine. Good luck!

[soundofsunlight]

I have tried both a double and a queen bed, and although it's only a 6 inch difference, it feels *much* bigger. Personally, I would not get a king because, first of all, a bigger bed = more hassle (more effort to change sheets, bigger blankets are harder to fit into a washing machine, etc.) and second and most important for me: I feel very cramped when furniture is too close together and doesn't let me easily walk around.

That said, I sleep alone, and apart from a couple sleepovers, I have never had to think about how much space I'd need if I was sharing a bed with someone.

I think a queen would be enough, but if you're unsure, go mattress shopping together. Mattress stores let you lie down and try them out, so while you're testing them for comfort, you can also see how you feel about the size. I'm not sure how you'd feel about that...I'm a little self-conscious myself, but even if you just sit down on the edge, seeing/feeling the dimensions in person would give you a much better idea than numbers alone could.

[sleepybadger.livejournal.com]

I do have concerns about the room being too cramped. When Zen cleans, he puts stuff in boxes for me to sort through so now we have a ton of boxes around that are making me feel cramped. However, im thinking about temporarily arranging the boxes around the bed to take up that extra space and see how i feel about navigating around it, just to get a real sense of it (just holding out the measuring tape isn't enough). Zen also isn't sure its worth getting a new bed for only 6 inches. I'd like to try out some beds but I'd also like the salespeople to not hover. :)

[soundofsunlight]

Oh, that's a great idea, putting boxes around the bed to get a sense of the new dimensions.

Good luck!

[sylleblossom.livejournal.com]

I have a twin-sized bed. This is good because due to respiratory issues (I need to be able to move around in my sleep to breathe easier), I can't/won't share a bed with anyone else.