Before You Buy a Bed

Before You Buy a Bed
By Abe Abbas, About.com

Before you buy a bed take some time to think of all that you want from it. A comfortable bed is the key to feeling rested, healthy and pain free. And we all know that a good night's sleep can mean greater productivity throughout the day and your bed can contribute to that.
While comfort is the most important factor, you cannot ignore the fact that a bed is also the focal point of your bedroom. How a bed looks is just as important as how it feels. After all, since this is the last place you see at night and the first when you wake up, your bed deserves attention.

Determine Your Bed's Size
How big a bed you should buy depends on the size of your room, and how much space you need. Sometimes you can have the bed size customized for you, but be aware that finding mattresses and sheets can be difficult.
The most commonly available sizes are:
Twin beds: 39" wide x 75" long
Extra Long Twin beds: 39" wide x 80" long
Double beds/Full beds: 54" wide x 75" long
Queen size beds:60" wide x 80" long

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