Queen Vs. Full Size Mattress Set
Mattresses come in a variety of sizes including queen size and full size. A mattress set consists of a mattress and a box spring used for the foundation of the mattress. While mattresses are sold alone, many people will purchase a box spring with the mattress making a complete set. Does this Spark an idea?
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Significance
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Choosing the right mattress for your needs is crucial to a good night's sleep and there are multiple things to consider when buying a mattress. Choosing between a queen and full size mattress set includes considering the size and also the number of people using the mattress.
The majority of mattresses come with available options such as plush tops, advanced spring coil systems, additional thickness and even can come as adjustable mattresses.
Size
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Size is an important consideration when deciding between queen and full. Additional mattress sizes include twin size, king size, and California king size. Some mattress makers may also make custom sizes to fit unique needs and some standard sizes are also offered in XL (Extra Long) options.
A full size mattress according to Sleepy's, a mattress retailer, is 54 inches wide and 75 inches long. This size is sometimes also known as a double. A queen size mattress is 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. Choosing a Queen size mattress set adds an additional 6 inches to the width and 5 inches to the length.
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Types
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A mattress set comes with the mattress and the box spring. The box spring will be the same dimensions as the mattress that it will support. Box springs can be thicker or thinner than the mattress depending on the design, but their length and width will match the mattress itself.
Considerations
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A box spring must be the same size as the mattress you are buying. A queen size mattress requires a larger box spring than a full mattress. Also you need to consider size and height issues. While the size of the mattress determines the width and length of the entire set, an important thing to consider when looking at the bedroom size, the box spring determines the total height of the bed.
A box spring may come in a thin or thick design, thicker box springs will elevate the bed higher than slimline box springs. If you have trouble getting in and out of bed, a thinner box spring should be considered. You can also purchase a lower bed frame to support the mattress set if a thinner box spring is not available with the mattress purchase.
Financially, a box spring bought separately can cost more than when it is bought at the same time as a new mattress. Therefore you should consider purchasing the mattress set, replacing both the box spring and mattress at the same time. However keep in mind that queen size mattresses and box springs may cost more than their full size counterparts.
Misconceptions
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Some mattresses are designed to work with wooden slats bed frames. This makes a box spring optional depending on the design of the slats and bed frame. Slat bed frames may be designed to hold lighter mattresses but slats still offer a foundation for the mattress to rest on without sagging or unevenness.
The choice to use a box spring with a bed frame that holds support slats may differ from person to person. A disadvantage to bed slats is that they can come loose and fall from the frame. If this happens and there is no box spring, the mattress can sink into the space between the slats.
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