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The bed is the most important piece of furniture you will buy for your home. It gives your body somewhere to repair itself after a day out in the world and your mind a place to wind down and start thinking about tomorrow. Your bedroom should be a relaxing place. And we believe that shopping for a bed for your bedroom should be equally as relaxing.
But there are so many types of bed on the market, and with almost every brand advertising their bed to be the best there is, finding your ideal piece can be challenging. And this process becomes even more challenging if you cannot decide what size of bed to buy.
Most homeowners opt for king beds in Columbia or California king beds for their master bedrooms, presuming that the differences between each type of bed are negligible. This is just one of many misconceptions around king vs. California king beds.
While it is easy to believe that the California king bed is the best option for you since it carries an air of luxury and success into any room it’s in, choosing your ideal bed is a little more complicated than that.
Keep reading to learn the differences between king beds and California king beds and what else you should be considering when you are shopping for a king bed in Columbia.
Before you can start shopping for a California king bed or a king bed in Columbia, you need to know the dimensions of both types of bed, so you know which one will fit best in the bedroom you are furnishing.
While the dimensions of beds can vary, the following are the standard dimensions of the California king bed and the king bed used by most brands:
A standard California king bed mattress measures 72 inches wide by 84 inches long.
A standard king bed mattress measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long.
Aesthetically, a king mattress resembles more of a square shape while the California king looks more like a rectangle. This rectangular shape means that the California king is the longest mattress available to buyers. While the king mattress is four inches wider, making it the widest mattress available to buyers. The king bed is specially designed to fit two sleepers harmoniously while leaving space for a few additional family members on those early Sunday mornings.
The best way to remember this difference is through the power of the name. California is one of the longest states, and the California king bed is longer than the king bed.
With this information in mind, you may be able to make your choice. But there is more you need to take into account when you are shopping so you can be confident in your decision…
As mentioned previously, the California king bed is the tallest bed you can buy. This means it’s ideal for taller people who often find that their feet get cold as they stick out the end of their bed at night.
Since these beds are narrower than the king bed, they are ideal for a couple with a long narrow bedroom. If you were to purchase a king bed for the same kind of space, you might have to sacrifice a nightstand on both sides of the bed.
Unfortunately, the size of the California king bed makes it very difficult to move around once it has been assembled. So if you are someone with a passion for interior design that likes to rearrange your bedroom every few months, you may have to reconsider whether those extra few inches are worth it.
Since bedrooms are getting smaller by the year, it is harder to find accessories for a California king bed than a king bed. Your options for sheets are limited, as are your options for headboards. Even your favorite old throw pillows may look lost on a piece of this size. So when you are budgeting, make sure you factor in the cost of replacing your accent pieces.
We recommend California king beds to taller people for the reasons we mentioned above… But we often recommend this type of mattress to single sleepers over the California king bed if they like to have a lot of space to sleep in at night.
If you are furnishing a smaller space, you should choose a king bed for your Columbia home, as it will make the space feel less cramped.
When our customers ask us if they should buy a king bed for their Columbia home, we always ask them about their lifestyle. If they tell us that they are a couple with children or pets, then we recommend the king bed since it is wider than the California king bed.
A huge pro of the king bed is that it is ideal for shorter, wider rooms that would otherwise be difficult to furnish. Simply slip it into a corner, add a nightstand and relax.
Unlike the California king bed, accessories for a king bed, are widely available. So if you have a unique sense of style, you should have no problem finding things you like.
Every bed is difficult to move once assembled, and although the king bed is generally lighter than the California king bed, it can still be quite heavy. Avoid this if you think you will have to move around your furniture often.
If you are on the taller side, you should reconsider buying a king bed as they are not as long as the California king, and your feet may stick out the end if you are over 6ft tall.
We hope this guide detailing the differences between king beds and California king beds helps you choose the right type of bed for your space. If you are interested in purchasing beds in Columbia, visit our furniture store.
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