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Pros & Cons of King Beds

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Western/California King Bed


o Pros

  •  Comfortably sleep two adults with room to wiggle!
  •  If you are looking for length, it can’t be beat as it is generally the longest bed available.


o Cons

  •  Very difficult to move due to the shear size of the mattress. It can be next to impossible to maneuver it around some corners or up certain staircases. It needs lots of room in a bedroom as well, so make sure you have the space to accommodate this bed before you buy.
  • Expensive bedding.
  • Sometimes it is difficult to find Western/California King bedding as most “King Size” bedding is made for Eastern/Standard King beds.


Eastern/Standard King Bed


o Pros

  • The most sleeping room as far as width. Two adults have room to sleep and more than wiggle room as well.
  •  The length is standard and therefore can accommodate most sleepers comfortably.
  • Bedding is easy to find as most “King Size” sheets are made for Eastern/Standard King beds.


o Cons

  •  Very difficult to move due to the shear size of the mattress. It can be next to impossible to maneuver around some corners or up certain staircases. This King bed has even more width than the Western/California King, so it is vital that you have measured your bedroom space specifically for this bed before purchasing.
  • It may not have enough length for tall individuals.
  •  Expensive bedding.
  • The King Bed requires at least three standard, two queen or king pillows. This can substantially increase the bedding costs.



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