Twin Vs. Full Mattress
When selecting a mattress you need to consider a few factors. Mattresses come in a variety of sizes ranging from twin (also known as a single) all the way up to a California king. Other sizes include full, queen and king with nearly all sizes coming in a longer "XL" version as well. Twin and full mattresses are the two smallest mattresses in the standard line of mattresses available on the market. Does this Spark an idea?
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Significance
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Choosing the right-sized mattress is crucial for getting a good night's sleep and also can affect the quality of sleep when sharing the mattress with another person. Twin mattresses are designed for one person to sleep in and are also useful as beds for growing children or as a guest bed. Full mattresses (also known as doubles) are the next size up and may be of consideration for those looking for a slightly larger bed.
Size
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A standard twin mattress is 39 inches by 75 inches, according to Sleepy's Mattress Store. An XL twin adds 5 inches to the mattress length.
A standard full mattress is 54 inches by 75 inches. An XL full adds 5 inches to the length, although this size may not be as widely available.
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Considerations
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There are multiple things to consider when shopping for a mattress and deciding between a twin and a full mattress. People who are looking for a mattress for a single person can save some money by purchasing a twin mattress. Those looking for a larger mattress for one person or considering trying a full mattress for two people will want to skip the twin mattress altogether.
Another consideration is the ease of finding sheets for the mattresses. According to Sleepy's website, twin mattresses in the XL size are commonly used in college dorms and the special size of these mattresses can make it harder to find sheets for the twin XL mattresses.
Full size mattresses have sheets that generally cost less than queen or king mattresses and some queen-size sheets can also be used for a looser fit on full mattresses.
Misconceptions
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People may consider a full mattress for their needs when sharing a bed with a significant other. Sleepy's website suggests that those who want to share their bed consider upgrading to a queen or king mattress for additional space per person. Sleepy's estimate states that each person will get 27 inches of width when sharing a full or full XL.
However, it is important to note that preferences will vary from person to person and from couple to couple. Larger mattresses as well as their frames and sheets tend to cost more and the best way to determine if a mattress will fit your needs is to go to a mattress store and try out different sizes with your sleeping partner.
Benefits
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Both full and twin mattresses are more manageable when it comes to moving them into a new room. You will be less likely to have trouble getting these smaller mattresses up staircases and through smaller doors than with the larger mattresses.
Another key benefit to either of these mattress sizes is that they are generally priced lower than their larger counterparts. Mattress prices for twin and full mattresses start at about $300 and can go up in price based on the inclusion of a box spring, the number of coils and springs used, if there is a pillow-top layer, and the materials used to make the mattress.
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