comfortersandduvets

Sizes of Pillows

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Pillows
Nothing can improve your night’s sleep like a quality pillow… So here is a guide to the more common sizes:

Standard -This pillow measures 20 x 26 inches. It uses a Standard size pillowcase and the pillow combinations are - you can use one on a Twin bed, two on a Full or Queen, and three on a King bed.

Queen -This pillow measures 20 x 30 inches. There is no standard Queen Size pillowcase although you can use a Standard pillowcase with a Queen Size pillow. The pillow will fill up a Standard pillowcase more completely, and it fits perfectly across the top of your Queen Size bed.

King

This pillow measures 20 x 36 inches. Yes unlike the Queen Size pillow there actually is a King size pillow to use on your King size bed. You need to use a King pillowcase as these are the only ones that fit the huge pillow measurements. These extra long pillows are perfectly paired across the top of both an Eastern and Cal-King bed.

Euro

This pillow measures 26 x 26 inches. These large, comfortable square pillows are ideal for people who enjoy propping themselves up in bed. You can get decorative cases and this can also add a decorative accent when covered with a decorative pillow sham in place of a Euro pillowcase.

Travel

These little pillows measures 12 x 16 inches. They are small, easy to travel with and are great on long trips. They do have a travel size pillowcase. Often people use these pillows for travelling with children. he pillowcases come in a wide array of designs and colors.

Sizes of Comforters, Duvet Covers and Blankets

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Down Comforters

Here is a list of dimensions for most down comforters. These dimensions these dimensions can serve as a basic guide:

Twin

68 x 88 inches

Full/Queen

90 x 98 inches

King

108 x 98 inches

Duvet Covers
A duvet cover is another name for a comforter cover and it is essential to cover and protect your down comforter with one. As you will be placing your comforter inside the duvet, it is important that the appropriate size be selected. Just like any other bedding, duvet sizes can vary and it is important to match your comforter's size to the appropriate duvet.

As an approximate guide only here is a list of dimensions for most duvets:

Twin

68 x 88 inches

Full/Queen

88 x 88 inches

King

104 x 88 inches

Blankets
All blankets and bedding needs are not created equal! In fact, sizing can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

These dimensions listed below should fall close to these sizes:

Twin

66 x 90 inches

Full/Queen

90 x 90 inches

King

108 x 90 inches

Throw

50 x 60 inches

As you can see that anything that goes across the top of the bed does not come in Cal-King or Twin X-Long – you will find this again in the blanket category.

Mattress and mattress pad depths

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Mattress Depths

Are you planning on buying either a Pillow Top or an Extra Deep mattress? Their popularity has increased in the last few years and they are becoming increasingly very common. When selecting your sheets and mattress pads, it is important to know the depth of your mattress.

Below are some dimensions for you to use as a guide:

If it is a Standard mattress it should be:

7 to 9 inches

If it is a Deep mattress it should be:

10 to 15 inches

An Extra Deep mattress should be:

15 inches to as high as 22 inches

Mattress Pad Depths
Okay so now you have determined the depth of your mattress and you want to select the proper depth mattress pad.

Below you will find some approximate depths to follow:

Standard

7 to 14 1/2 inches

Deep

Up to 15 inches

Extra Deep

16 to 22 inches

Sheet Sizes

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The following measurements are for fitted sheets only and will ensure a proper fit. The top or flat sheet dimension is designed to be tucked under the mattress and is not meant to be sized to the exact specifications of your mattress. It is more important for a good night’s sleep to have the fitted sheet sized right - so it doesn’t move during the night.

Twin

39 x 76 inches

Twin X-Long (if you can find them)

39 x 80 inches

Full

54 x 75 inches

Queen

60 x 80 inches

King

78 x 80 inches

Cal-King

72 x 84 inches

Comforter sizes

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When you are looking for a comforter for your bed you need to know that some manufacturers can run slightly smaller or others may produce "oversized" comforters.

The following dimensions can serve as a basic guide:

Twin

68 x 86 inches

Full

80 x 90 inches

Full/Queen

88 x 88 inches

Queen

86 x 94 inches

King

110 x 96 inches

Don’t go crazy looking for California King Comforters or Twin X-Long - they don't make them. You need to get a King or Twin size accordingly. If you are looking for Full or Queen Sizes, some manufacturers make comforters in both Full and Queen Sizes, while others will offer a Full/Queen size, which fits both mattresses.

Common bed sizes

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Do you often wonder what do they mean by “common bed sizes”? Is there even a size that is ‘common”? Maybe not sure what size bed you have? Do you know if a Full Size sheet will fit your Double Bed?

Below is a compilation of bed and bedding sizes. It has the measurements of different sized beds so that you will be able to find the size that will fit your room or even a mattress that will fit your bed.

Common Bed Sizes

Twin

The smallest of all the mattresses; it’s meant for one person. At 39 x 76 inches it is a compact bed which is often used in guest rooms, however, twin size mattresses are also typically used for children today.

Twin X-Long

Twin mattresses also come in an extra long version that is sometimes shows as Twin XL. Although it is longer than the standard Twin; the width is the same. These mattresses are typically found most commonly in college dorm rooms. Because of their unusual size - 39 x 80 inches – it is often difficult to find bed linen for these beds.

Full

Also referred to as a Double Bed but at 54 x 75 inches it is barely wide enough for 2 people. It can sleep two and is shorter in length than its larger cousin, the Queen size.

Queen

The Queen is the most popular choice but still is not long enough for taller people. The Queen – at 60 x 80 inches - sleeps two and is both wider and longer than a Full sized mattress.

King

The King – at 78 x 80 inches – is the largest, most luxurious sized mattress. Driven by spacious master bedrooms and interior design, this size mattress is finding a place in more households. It is a good buying option if the Queen size is too small

Cal-King

The largest mattress – at 72 x 84 inches - the California King mattress is a large luxury size like the King however it is narrower and longer. And yes, it is found most commonly in the State of California.

Sleeping Positions

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Did you know that on average you will sleep for around a quarter of your life?

With so much of our lives spent asleep it is amazing that so few of us realise the impact it has on almost every aspect of our waking lives. Scientists have claimed that not only can the position that you fall asleep in affects the quality of your nights rest but apparently it can tell a lot about who you are. What was interesting for the researchers is that the profile behind the posture is often very different from what they expected.

Recent studies have shown that sleeping positions can be linked to particular personality traits. Generally there are three main sleeping positions: Side sleeping, back sleeping and stomach sleeping. Within these sleeping positions there are also variations.

Positions studied included

Foetus (Approximately 51 percent of women and 41 percent of all 1000 people surveyed sleep curled up on one side)
If you are a person who curls up in the fetus position you are described as tough on the outside but sensitive at heart. You may be shy when you first meet somebody, but soon relax. More than twice as many women as men tend to adopt this position.

The Log (Approximately 15% of all 1000 peoples surveyed sleep lying on their side with both arms down by their side)
If you enjoy lying on your side with both arms down by your side then you are a Log. lYou are described as an easy going, social person who likes being part of the in-crowd, and are trusting of strangers.

The Yearner (Approximately 13% of all 1000 peoples surveyed sleep lying on their side with both arms out in front of them )
If you enjoy sleeping on your side with both arms out in front, then you are said to have an open nature, but can be suspicious or cynical. You are slow to make up your mind, but once you have made a decision, you are unlikely to change it.

The Soldier (Approximately 8% of 1000 peoples surveyed sleep lying on their back with both arms straight down their sides)
If you enjoy lying on your back with both arms pinned to your sides then you are a Soldier. People who sleep in this position are generally quiet, reserved and keep to themselves and reserved. They don't like a fuss, but hold themselves and others to high standards. They are perfectionists and set themselves and those around them to very high standards. In addition this position is said to contribute to snoring and a bad night’s sleep.

The Freefall ((Approximately 7% of 1000 peoples surveyed sleep lying on their front with their hands around the pillow an head turned to one side),
If you enjoy lying on your front with your hands around the pillow, and your head turned to one side then you are regarded as a freefall personality. You are often gregarious and brash, but can be nervy and thin-skinned underneath, and you don't like criticism, or extreme situations.

If the percentages don’t add up it is because the remainder of those in the poll said the position in which they fell asleep varied or they did not know.