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Choosing the Right Mattress for Your Room 

Mattresses come in all shapes and sizes, and depending on the size of your room, facing position and how much space you prefer, finding the right bed for your room can be as easy as 1, 2 3. 

South African Mattress Size Guide

Bed sizes can differ slightly from country to country, and come in various widths and sometimes lengths depending on your desired needs.  There are five standard bed sizes commonly used in South Africa and these sizes need to be considered when buying a bed for your home. 

• Twin/Single Mattress
  Most commonly used in smaller rooms to save on space, guest rooms or kiddies rooms and measures 92 x 188 cm.
• Three Quarter Mattress
  A little larger in width compared to single bed, and again most commonly used in guest rooms, kiddies or rooms that have limited space and measures 107 x 188cm.
• Double Mattress
  Most often used in guest rooms or if space is limited in main bedroom and measures 137 x 188 cm.
• Queen Mattress
  Enjoyed in larger rooms and by those who favour a little more space than sleeping on a double and measures 152 x 188cm.
• King Mattress
  If you have the space and enjoy your own sleeping space, then King Mattresses are King when it comes to choosing a bed for your bedroom.  Measurements are 183 x 188cm.

These mattresses are most commonly used throughout the world, and some even go as far as Super King or California King for that extra bit of luxury and space.  If you are on the taller side, you can even purchase a bed with some extra length. 

Choosing the Right Size for Your Room 

When choosing a mattress bear in mind the space and layout of your room.  To determine the appropriate size of your bed, consider the size of your bedroom, closet space and position of doors and windows. 

Position your bed so that you have freedom of movement and avoid overcrowding.  

Aim to create a space that invites comfort and relaxation. 

On average you spend over 200,000 hours of your lifetime in bed, so considering the magnitude of time spent horizontal, it makes sense to spend a little time shopping right for your long term investment.  Your bed should be a place where you can sleep your way to health, happiness and longevity and compliment your room with a balance of space and tranquillity. 

Choose the right mattress for your room with Bed King’s range of mattresses and beds available at www.bedking.co.za