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Beds
Beds are where most people spend a third of their lives sleeping. Ask questions about these essential pieces of furniture here.
2,365 Questions
What are dimensions of queen bed?
The standard Queen sized mattress if 60" x 80". There is no standard depth, but it can range from 3 or 4" to 15".
Is microfiber in bed linen the same as 600 thread cotton?
No. Microfiber thread count cannot be compared to the thread count in cotton. A 1500 thread count bed sheet of Microfiber might not be half as heavy in weight or thick enough as a 600 thread count cotton sheet, but it will be far softer than a cotton 600 count.
It is similar to comparing apples and oranges. Microfiber has a thread count of it's own and tends to remain thinner, although it gets softer, with higher thread counts. Cotton on the other hand, tends to get thicker and heavier as the thread count goes higher, so a 1500 count sheet in cotton might weigh like a blanket.
What is the difference between a king size bed and a queen size bed?
A queen size bed is 60 inches in width by 80 inches in length.
A king size bed is 76 inches in width by 80 inches in length.
A California king bed is 72 inches in width by 84 inches in lenght.
What are the measurements of a double bed in the US?
Double (Full-Sized) Bed Measurements: 54 × 75 in
137 × 190 cm (unless its an XL, in which case its 80 inches long) == ==
Do you need a box spring for a mattress to be comfortable?
You can put a mattress on the floor and it will be ok to sleep on. Box springs are a unit that allows you to use the matress on a bed. The springs sit on the edges of the bed frame and keep the mattress from falling on the floor. If your bed frame has slats that go across from one side to the other, you can just use a mattress. It won't be as comfortable.
Will full size bed sheets fit on twin XL beds?
No, they will be too short. A Cal King sheet would fit on both twin beds, if they are pushed together.
What is the best type of mattress for someone who gets very warm at night?
Hi. I wake up very warm - not quite sweating, but warm. I'm a 43-year-old woman not into Menopause. I make sure the heat is OFF - even here in the Northeast when it's 24 degrees outside. I keep the heat on in the other room and that's enough. I use thin but heavy cotton blankets. Being cool at night is such an important part of sleep hygiene. As for mattresses, mine is terrible - but they say it's not at all a reason to choose a mattress. If you really want to base your mattress choice on body temperature though, I've heard that LATEX is the best - and for allergy sufferers, too. Best of luck!
What are the measurements of a California King Sized Bed?
Typically the California King size is 72" by 84". The longest is 86".
Find queen bed frame slats and supports on the following website: http://www.thesleepshop.com/store/pc/Bed-Frame-Supports-c6.htm
Where can you find assembly instructions for an Tri Fold Frame futon?
here's the one i found.. took along time but it is the one i needed. hope you helps you too, though by now probably you found the link yourself. Bless* The tri-fold Futon Assembly link: http://www.westelm.com/WE/content/pdfs/futon_lounger_frame_full.pdf
What is the music in the Temper-Pedic Mattress commercial?
the music is, "Matress Firm Where it's easy, to get a great night sleep.
What is the size difference between standard bed and twin bed?
A Standard bed also known as a full size measures 54 inches in width by 75 inches in length. A twin bed measures 39 inches in width by 75 inches in length.
What base do you need for a foam mattress?
I am using a wooden ply, its fine, will need support under it.
I am using wood.
What are the measurements of a 34 size mattress three quarter size?
48" wide by 75" long - a 3/4 short is 72" long. These are generally used in antique beds or RVs
How much does a twin mattress weigh?
The average classic twin mattress weighs approximately 20-30 pounds. A thicker, dense mattress like a temperpedic weighs more, approximately 30-60 pounds.
What is the point of beds why don't we just sleep on mattresses on the ground?
well if we did sleep on mattresses on the ground then bugs would come up on you more often. and beds make it much more comfy. Because the boogie man would then have no place to hide, and get you in the night. OK, that's far-fetched. Let's try again!
A lot has to do with comfort, protection against moisture, etc., however the below can shed some light on the issue.
A bed (listen) is a piece of furniture or location primarily used as a place to sleep, though it is also regularly used to serve other functions as well, such as providing the primary place for sexual intercourse, and is often used for simple relaxation.
To make beds more comfortable, the top layer is frequently a mattress. Originally these were bags of straw for most people and filled with feathers for the wealthy.[citation needed] Eventually new fillings such as cotton and artificial fillers became common. In modern times most mattresses use springs, solid foam, latex, water, or air. As time passes more and more people are looking for a better sleep, spending a large percentage of our life in a bed it has become a more recent realisation for many to attribute health deteriorations to what they lay on. Water resiliant fibres (natural and synthetic), latex, synthetic foams and a combination of a huge range of different spring technologies all have their different benefits.
The second layer is the box spring Inner-sprung Base. The box spring or "divan" is a large mattress-sized box containing wood and springs that provide additional support and suspension for the mattress. Adding this feature to the mattress it has been calculated that it improves the overall life of the unit by 68%.
The third layer is the bed frame. The bed frame lifts the mattress/mattress-box spring off the ground.
A dust ruffle, bed skirt, or valance sheet may be used to make the bed frame match the rest of the bedding.
For greater head support, most people use a pillow, placed at the top of a mattress. Also used is some form of covering blanket to provide warmth to the sleeper, often bed sheets, a quilt, or a duvet.
Also, some people prefer to dispense with the box spring and bed frame, and replace it with a platform bed style. This is more common in the European region.
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How much does a pillow top queen mattress and box springs weigh?
Depends on the number of springs and thickness of the mattress. And whether you're using a foundation or box springs. Mine is a Beautyrest and weighs in at about 85 pounds for the mattress and I'm guessing about 40 pounds for the box springs. I have picked up foundations that weigh less than 30 pounds, but I wouldn't want to own them. I was told that some of the non-flippable queen mattresses can weigh in the hundred pound range or better. I can see why they're non-flippable.
Do two twin beds put together equal a queen bed?
No. Two twin beds put together is the same size as a King-size bed.
