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- Furniture and Arrangement
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- Twin (also known as "Single") is a narrow bed that's easy to
make and can fit almost anywhere.
- Overall: 39" wide x 75" long" long
- Approx. width per person: 39"
- Because of its small size it will fit easily into smaller bedrooms.
- Sheets are less expensive than for other size beds.
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- Twin Extra Long is often used in college dorm rooms and is 5"
longer than a standard twin.
- Bedding may be harder to find and available only a limited variety of
patterns.
- Overall: 39" wide x 80" long.
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- Double beds (also known as Full) are just 15" wider than a
Single/Twin bed. Each person has
only 27" of width (vs. 39" for one person in a Twin bed). Too,
a Double bed is only 75" long which may be too short for some
adults.
- Overall: 54" wide x 75" long
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- Queen beds are 6" wider and 5" longer than a Double size bed.
- A Queen is a good choice for guest rooms and smaller master bedrooms,
and for couples who prefer close quarters.
- Overall: 60" wide x 80" long.
- Approx. width per person: 30, "9" less than a standard Twin
bed.
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- Standard King beds are about 18" wider though the same length as a
Queen bed.
- Has one mattress and two half-width box springs to be more manageable
when moving.
- Overall: 76" wide x 80" long
- The Standard King size bed is the widest mattress commonly available.
The 80" length comfortably accommodates most people. Sheets are
easy to find and are generally labeled simply "King".
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- 12" wider than a Queen but a few inches longer.
- Also known as a "Western King" and bedding may be labeled
either "California King" or "Western King".
- Has one mattress and two half-width box springs to be more manageable
when moving.
- Overall: 72" wide x 84" long
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- Loft bed
- Bunk bed
- Murphy bed
- Trundle Bed
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- 3 feet between the bed and a wall or other vertical surface is generous.
- Two feet between a bed and another low surface—such as another
bed—allows minimum room to stand and make the bed.
- 18” – Small Homes Council
- Door swings or drawers need extra clearance.
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