How to Choose the Right Bed and Mattress Size for Your Room
Determining the right mattress size for your bedroom is a task that comes with its own set of challenges. Several factors come into play, influencing your choice of bed size. These factors range from your lifestyle and personal comfort preferences to the practical consideration of available space in your bedroom. Selecting the perfect mattress size involves a range of considerations before you make the final purchase. This decision is not merely about finding a bed, but about aligning your choice with your unique lifestyle and ensuring it seamlessly fits into your living space. Follow the below advice to discover the mattress size of your dreams.
Assessing your bedroom space and personal needs.
When it comes to creating the perfect sanctuary for rest, the first step is understanding your bedroom space and personal needs. Begin by assessing the dimensions of your room and evaluating your sleeping habits. A general rule of thumb is to leave roughly 60-75cm between the edge of your bed and your bedroom wall. This gives you enough space to freely move around and make your bed, without feeling trapped or at high-risk of experiencing the universally dreaded feeling – a stubbed toe.
If you want more than just a bed in your room, take note of any additional furniture, such as dressers or nightstands, which may impact the available space for your mattress. If the available space in your room doesn’t compromise for storage, consider the alternative creative storage solution – underbed storage. This initial assessment will guide you in choosing a mattress size that not only fits comfortably within your room but also caters to your lifestyle.
Amart offers a range of stylish and functional storage beds for our full range of bed sizes, including beds with drawers and gas-lift beds. To choose between these options, consider your storage needs and your preferred way to access this. For longer-term storage, gas-lift beds come highly recommended. However, for everyday storage use, you might want to consider a bed with drawers for ease and convenience.
Research and measure your space using accurate bed dimensions.
This phase is about precision, ensuring that your chosen mattress not only fits into your room but does so seamlessly, enhancing both comfort and aesthetics.
Research the varying mattress sizes available in the market and get ready to whip out your measuring tape. With Amart’s comprehensive mattress size guide you can find the exact dimensions and advice regarding every mattress size available at Amart including single , long single, king single, double, queen, king, and super king beds. Online resources and visits to our Amart showroom can be valuable in this regard, offering a firsthand look at the physical specifications of these different beds.
As you collect these accurate bed dimensions, consider the visual impact within your room. Visualising how the mattress will integrate with your existing furniture and room layout is crucial. Imagine the spatial dynamics, ensuring that there's enough room for movement without compromising on the overall aesthetic harmony of your space.
If you’re worried about your bed not matching the cohesive aesthetics of your room, Amart has you covered. You can choose from Amart’s range of bedroom suites packages that ensure that all your bedroom furniture including your bedside table, bed frame, chest of drawers and dressing tables are perfectly coordinated.
Explore your mattress size options.
With a clear understanding of your bedroom space and accurate mattress dimensions, it's time to explore the various mattress size options available.
Amart offers one of the widest mattress size ranges on the market, each designed to cater to distinct needs and preferences. So, which one of the following sounds like it suits you?
- Single Mattress (92x188cm) – This is ideal for individual sleepers or smaller rooms.
- Long Single Mattress (92x203cm) – With the length of a king, this is a step up from the single bed for some extra leg room, whilst still fitting in a smaller room.
- King Single Mattress (107x203cm) – This bed matches the length of the king but is wider than the single bed. Perfect for smaller rooms with growing teenagers and adults.
- Double Mattress (138x188cm) - Moving up in size, the double mattress strikes a balance between space and comfort, making it suitable for solo sleepers or couples who prioritize a snug sleeping arrangement. Perfect for a medium sized room.
- Queen Mattress (153x203cm)- The queen bed is the most popular bed for couples, due to its sensible width and length, whilst being able to fit comfortably in a medium sized room.
- King Mattress (183x203cm) – Perfect for that extra space to spread out, and share with your partner, kids, plus the dog or cat. This size adds that additional comfort for medium to larger sized rooms.
- Super King Mattress (203x203cm) – This is the biggest of all sizes! The perfect size for filling the biggest of bedrooms or perhaps the master retreat. This generally requires a generously sized room.
For more specific information on your bed size options, visit Amart’s comprehensive mattress size guide.
Considerations you need to make before buying a mattress
Before you finalise your decision, consider your specific lifestyle needs as you navigate through these options. Are you a solo sleeper, sharing your bed with a partner, or perhaps in need of a size that accommodates children or guests? These circumstances can be a major influence on how you perceive the relevance of finding a specific mattress size. Check out the following considerations to understand what type of mattress is best for you.
- Evaluate your personal comfort preferences: Ensure that the chosen mattress aligns with your sleeping habits – whether you want to spread out or sleep tight.
- Consider the impact on spinal alignment and overall sleep quality: Different mattresses offer different levels of support. Speak to our trained in-store team to understand how you can choose a mattress that best supports your body.
- Consider the comfort and feel of the mattress: There are many options to choose from when it comes to the firmness of your mattress, including ultra plush, plush, medium, or super firm. Consider your preferred sleeping style to understand which level of comfort is right for you. You can visit your local Amart store to test our range firsthand.
- Factor in any allergies or health considerations: Mattresses can be made of a wide range of materials from latex foam, gel-infused foam, memory foam and more. If you experience allergies or health issues when it comes to mattress materials, make sure to play close attention to the materials, to ensure that you don’t have a reaction.
For more advice on selecting the right mattress, check out Amart’s bed and mattress buying guide blogs including tips on how to choose the right mattress for your specific sleeping style.
All these considerations play a key role in ensuring your mattress size is the best fit for you. Now that you have decided on your perfect mattress, it’s time to start putting these considerations into action. Start by browsing Amart’s wide range of mattresses and bed frames or take it a step further and visit your local Amart store to try the ranges first-hand.