Mattress Size Comparisons: What’s the Real Difference?

Let’s break down how each mattress compares to the one below it—because inches matter when it comes to your best mattress experience

 👑 King vs. Queen: The Royal Rumble

• A King mattress is 16 inches wider than a Queen. That’s enough room for:

• A full-size dog.
• Two pillows and a small child.
• Your partner AND your secret midnight snack habit.
• Length-wise, they’re both 80 inches long. Compared to a California King, which trades width for 4 extra inches of legroom.

As previously discussed, King is 16 inches wider than Queen, same length.
Translation: You can both sleep like royalty and live your truth without compromise.

Good for:

• Couples with pets, kids, or just want more bed space.
• Pillow hoarders.
• Great for tall couples in Dare County or long bedrooms in Washington County

 🥊 Queen vs. Full: The Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed

Queen adds 6 inches of width and 5 inches of length over a Full.
This is the sweet spot for couples… who still like each other but also enjoy not being elbowed in the face at 2am.

Good for:

• Cozy couples.
• People who like sleeping diagonally for drama.

🥊 Full vs. Twin XL: The Widening

• Full is 16 inches wider than Twin XL, but the same length.
  That’s nearly a foot and a half of wiggle room. Or as we call it, “finally enough space to turn over without falling out.” stay safely Currituck'ed

Good for:

• Pets who sleep sideways for some reason.
• Great for couples in Perquimans or
• Single adults who like to stretch out

🥊 Twin XL vs. Twin: The Lengthening

Twin XL is 5 inches longer than a standard Twin.
That may not sound like much, but if your feet are hanging off the edge like they’re late for work, those 5 inches are everything.

Good for:

• Teens hitting growth spurts.
• Tall folks in small spaces.
• Camden County, tall teens in Tyrrell,
• or dorms in Elizabeth City

💤 Final Word: Size Isn’t Everything… But It Kinda Is

Picking the right mattress size is all about your space, your sleep habits, and your willingness to share. Or not.

 Mattress Thickness: Why Your Kid’s 5” Sponge Bed Just Ain’t It

Why It Matters?

Looking at mattress thickness? Let’s decode it.

Let’s talk thickness—because it matters. Here’s why:

• Thin mattress (5”-7”): Often found on bunk beds, toddler beds, or sad guest rooms where comfort goes to die. They’re OK for occasional use or small children who aren’t heavy enough know any better.
• Standard mattress (8”-12”): Great for most adults. Supports your back, hips, dignity.
• Thick mattress (12”–15”+): This is the luxury suite of sleep. It has more layers and better support, making it perfect for side sleepers, those with joint issues, or those who prefer a luxurious sleep experience.

💡 Thicker = More Support. Especially if you're above average in size, have pressure point issues, or refuse to wake up with a back that sounds like a glow stick snapping.

Want more info? Read our Mattress Thickness Guide Or Come in to one of our 3 showrooms.

🧸 Bonus Tip for Kids

Even children benefit from real mattresses. A thicker mattress with proper support helps:

• Align the spine (especially during growth spurts)
• Improve sleep quality

Children's Sleep: Support Matters at Every Age

If you're furnishing a room for a child—especially in a new placement home or foster care—don’t cut corners. Children’s sleep directly impacts development, emotional stability, and school performance.

A proper, curated mattress with real support (not just a thin foam slab) gives them safety, stability, and the kind of sleep that restores everything.

Check out our Children’s Sleep Health Page