The sizes of standard mattresses are probably well known to most people. But for those who want to have a little extra room in bed, perhaps because of a restless partner, then going for the largest size found on the mattress size chart is probably the only way to get a good night's rest. It would seem that the British do not have such a large choice in mattress sizes as the Americans. This may be due to the fact that houses in the UK tend to be smaller than those in America. Therefore, only the smaller beds are available as standard.
Choosing The Right Bed Sizes
Single Bed Mattress
For couples, particularly those living in Britain, bed sizes normally fall into the 48-inch wide range. This allows a little room to maneuver around at night but the couple is pretty much restricted to just 24 inches of bed space each. This is actually less than the room in a standard crib bed for a child! Indeed, as they get older, people may find that they will have to revert to twin beds so that each can get an adequate rest without disturbing each other.
In North America, where there is normally more room available in the bedroom, people tend to try out the larger king size beds. Standard mattress sizes are not only wider, but they tend to be longer too. This may have something to do with the population, as a whole, being taller than their British counterparts. Of course, American mattress sizes are always available at online stores, so the taller British can get hold of them, at a price! Shipping is extra in most cases, but for the sake of a healthy and prolonged sleep, those who are in need of the extra inches will decide on buying the American sizes, if they have the room.
Current Trends in Standard Mattress Sizes
For the first time ever, twin beds have overtaken the double or king size mattress in popularity. Many people have realized that in this ever faster moving world of ours, getting a good night's rest can make or break a career. Those suffering from sleep deprivation tend to be slower at work, more irritable, less likely to have a happy relationship at home and lots of other detrimental effects. Because of this, the twin bed is making a comeback in a big way. Of course, this doesn't mean that marriages are no longer viable. Indeed, having a spouse who is well rested makes for a happier relationship all round, and the kids benefit too from having a happier and more relaxed parent.
Children's Mattress Sizes
In America, the standard mattress size for a crib is approximately 28 x 52 inches. The single mattress size on a mini single bed in the UK is 30 x 69 inches. These sizes are more than adequate for any child until they start to grow tall. Since children's rooms tend to be smaller too, this will allow room for them to play in the room until they get older. After this, bunk beds or raised beds will allow more floor space for their study sessions or for having friends over.
It is apparent that through history humans have striven to be as comfortable as possible when they need to get some sleep. Gone are the days of mattresses stuffed with all kinds of random materials, and may we all be grateful! Today's mattress sizes and materials used, offer excellent prospects for a supremely comfortable night's sleep for even the most restless among us. All we have to do is discover which is the best bed size to fit the purpose. As an added hint, couples who want to sleep in the same bed should choose a queen size mattress as an absolute minimum to ensure that elusive eight hours sleep.
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