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The bed size guide
Two numbers decide a bed: the mattress you own and the wall the headboard stands against. Everything below is counted from what we publish on each frame.
Start with the mattress you already own. A twin needs a twin frame, a full needs a full frame, and a California king needs a California king frame. The frame should match without overhang or gaps. We build the bed around that first.
Then look at the wall. A low headboard suits a room with a window or a short wall. A tall one anchors a high ceiling and gives you a place to lean. We publish headboard height on every frame where it matters, so you can measure before you commit. If the wall is low, a tall wingback will fight the room.
Two details change the footprint. A wingback headboard is wider than the mattress size suggests, because the wings flare out to the sides. A footboard adds length at the foot, and you will walk around it every day. If your space is tight, keep the frame simple. If the room can carry it, a wingback or a footboard can make the bed feel like a room of its own.
| Mattress size | Frames we make | Typical frame width | Typical frame length | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 16 | 42.1″ | 79.1″ | $149.99 |
| Full | 28 | 58″ | 79.1″ | $179.98 |
| Queen | 64 | 64.6″ | 84.6″ | $179.99 |
| King | 61 | 80″ | 84.3″ | $199.99 |
| California King | 15 | 76.8″ | 87″ | $269.99 |
A frame is wider than its mattress by the thickness of two side rails and, on a wingback, by the wings. A queen mattress is 60 by 80 inches, the median queen frame we publish is in the table above, and the difference is the margin you need at the sides. Length works the same way: a footboard adds inches you will walk around every night.
Headboard height is measured from the floor, not from the mattress. A 65″ headboard on a wall with an 8 ft ceiling leaves a hand's width above it. A window sill at 30 inches sits behind any headboard we make.
| Headboard height | What it covers | Frames | Fabrics in the band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40″ to 52″ | Below the window sill | 36 | Velvet, Corduroy |
| 52″ to 60″ | Shoulder of a standing adult | 16 | Velvet |
| 60″ to 70″ | Eye level and above | 23 | Velvet, Faux fur |
The six numbers to write down
| # | Measure | Why it decides |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattress size and thickness | A thin mattress feels the slats, a thick one hides a low headboard |
| 2 | Wall width where the headboard stands | Wings and side tables need their own inches |
| 3 | Ceiling height | Our tallest headboard stands 65 |
| 4 | Walking space at the foot and sides | A footboard adds to the length you walk around |
| 5 | The door and the stairs | Headboards arrive in one piece and have to turn the corner |
| 6 | Where the outlet is | 43 frames bring their own charging, on a cord |