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What is a King Bed?   Typically, king-sized mattresses can accommodate at least two people, with additional room for small children and even small pets. As the largest mattress among standard sizes, a king-sized mattress is an excellent choice for people who like plenty of space to sleep.  Four factors should be considered when purchasing a king-size bed:   Accessibility   Generally, king-size beds should be used in bedrooms measuring at least 12 feet by 9 feet. Designers recommend that a minimum of 30 inches of space around the bed be provided in a compact room so that people can move past other pieces of furniture. Whenever possible, use a king bed as the focal point of a room that is significantly larger than the recommended minimum (for example, over 16 feet wide) to fill out any remaining space.   Occupants   If you have to share your sleeping space with another person, a king-size mattress is a great choice. For those who will not be sharing a bed wit...

The decision to buy a new mattress can be difficult enough. But, the most important thing is to choose the right bed base. There are many bed bases available, so you must consider all your options. Your bed base can have a greater impact than the mattress. How your mattress feels and performs over the years will depend on what type of bed base you choose. Some warranties may require that you have specific specifications for your bed base (e.g. certain specifications are required for certain warranties, specific space between the slats, or a number of support beams).   The type of mattress and budget you have will influence the type of bed base you choose. Prices for bed bases can vary widely, from less than $100 to several thousand (for king-size or queen-size), so there are many options. While some bed bases come fully assembled and ready to go, others will require assembly. A bed base that comes ready to use can be purchased online. You should consider buying a bed frame that can...