Meanwhile, a queen bed is the same length as a king bed but not as wide, measuring 60 by 80 inches. When deciding between a king vs. queen bed, it all has to do with how wide you want your bed to be.

However, a king-size bed does require more room than a queen. That makes it most ideal for master bedrooms, but it could fit in smaller rooms if you don't mind losing the extra floor space.

The most common size for a king bed is a 9-by-12 rug. A good rule of thumb for bedroom floor coverings is that the edges should span at least 18 to 24 inches past the sides and end of the bed.

Being just right, it is a great size for two people and does not require a larger room, as do king-size beds. Queen-size beds measure 60 inches wide and 80 inches long and can also be found in an ...

A California king is one of the biggest bed sizes available and requires a decent size bedroom. This mattress size isn’t as wide as the King size mattress but it is 4” longer.

Annie Hall’s newlywed clients had just one requirement for the small bedroom in their new South End condo: a king-sized bed. Hall designed a compact upholstered bed that left a 32-inch walkway ...

So in the summer of 2017 it was time to address the master bedroom. They didn’t have enough closet space, and the room was cramped, filled with a king-size bed and big dressers. It was dark, too ...

King size bed sales have overtaken ordinary doubles for the first time, as middle-class couples increasingly see their beds as "social spaces" rather than just places to sleep.