King or Queen Size Bed?

[darkjester]

The wife and I just bought a house and moved in last week. We're buying a bedroom set tomorrow and still haven't decided on whether to go the king-size or queen-size route.

We currently have a queen, which is going in the guest room. We were married last year and have all the usual wedding gifts for a queen-sized bed (sheets, comforter, etc.) already. Buying a king would cost an extra $600 plus the price of buying new sheets, a comforter, etc.

Is it worth it? Should I take the plunge and get a king-sized bed or is the queen-sized bed sufficient.

Inquiring minds (mine) want to know what off-topic minds (yours) think.

 

[mugs]

KING

 

[Mo0o]

King. Queens feel too short for me

 

[BAMAVOO]

Get the king. Makes it easier when the kids climb in the bed with you.

 

[Squisher]

How are your sleeping habits? Are either/both of you wanderers, if so a King would be better.

 

[mugs]

We slept in a King (or California King? Not sure) on our honeymoon, we have a queen... the difference is in credible

For sheets go to Costco and get the pima cotton sheets... 400-450 TC. They're great

 

[bigrash]

long live the KING!

 

[T3C]

King

 

[darkjester]

Wow, seems like "King" is the way to go!

 

[sandmanwake]

King, you'll be able to fit that extra girl into bed easier after you make your first million.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
King. Queens feel too short for me

Aren't they the same length?

 

[Cook1]

King all the way

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: darkjester
Wow, seems like "King" is the way to go!

Yes, particularly if you're even remotely tall.

Viper GTS

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: darkjester
Wow, seems like "King" is the way to go!

Yes, particularly if you're even remotely tall.

Viper GTS

How tall are you people?

 

[Ornery]

How big is the room? I've seen way too many tiny bedrooms where the stupid king size bed takes up the whole room.

Standard King or Eastern King beds are about 18" wider than a Queen bed and the same length.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: mugs
How tall are you people?

Not very, just 6'2. I tend to sleep with one arm above my head (under my pillow) though so even on a king I hang off the end if I don't sleep diagonally.

Cal-King is nice for the added length, I went from a king waterbed to standard king & miss the length.

Viper GTS

 

[Tbirdkid]

6 foot 4 and i have a king, and will never go back to anything smaller.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Ornery
How big is the room? I've seen way too many tiny bedrooms where the stupid king size bed takes up the whole room.

That's a good point, although personally I'd rather be comfortable than have a bedroom that looks nice. We couldn't even fit a queen box spring up the stairs of our house though.

 

[darkjester]

We have a sizable bedroom -- 9' x 14' -- so the space is there. And I'm 5' 11" and my wife's 5' 9", so we're not stretchy giants like some of you folks.

I'm thinking the king is a clear winner. Thanks, ATOT! :thumbsup:

 

[JNC458]

My husband and I have a King Pillowtop. It is the best mattress ever. I love that it is so roomy. We bought it when I was pregnant with my last baby & it gave me plenty of room

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: darkjester
We have a sizable bedroom -- 9' x 14' -- so the space is there. And I'm 5' 11" and my wife's 5' 9", so we're not stretchy giants like some of you folks.

Umm 9x14 is NOT a sizable bedroom. You realize you'll have only a foot on either side of the bed (or two feet at the end of course)?

I sure hope that was a typo & you meant 19.

Viper GTS

 

[Ornery]

1. ...a sizable bedroom -- 9' x 14' -- so the space is there.

 

[Apex]

Cal King.

 

[illusion88]

King, because nothing says "please sleep with me" like a king size bed.

 

[Doggiedog]

King.

If you ever have children, you will be glad to have a king.