Measure Your Mattress Month Promotes Bigger Beds Nationwide
The bedding industry urges Americans to replace aged mattresses during Measure Your Mattress Month in September. Growth in adult size over 30 years prompts a shift to longer and wider beds, with king sizes up to 78 inches wide and lengths of 80 to 84 inches. The National Association of Bedding Manufacturers expands size standards to meet demand.
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The Luxus Bed Debate and Comforts of Size
In England a mink covered, electronically equipped bed sells for 7000 as a luxury option. The piece argues for king size, noting two sleepers share space like a crib. It advises buying a bed you like, with sturdy steel frames and proper dimensions for two adults, at least 39 inches wide per sleeper and 50 inches long.
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