Tips on Choosing the Right Mattress Size for Quality Sleep Every Night
When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, the right mattress size plays a crucial role.
You might have heard myths about beds and frames and which size suits you.
Today, we're here to demystify these myths and provide a size-by-size comparison to help you find the perfect fit for your needs.
Finding the Perfect Fit
Selecting the right mattress size is akin to finding the perfect fit in a world of options.
Much like trying on clothes or shoes, your mattress size should cater to your individual needs and preferences.
Let's explore some key factors to consider when finding the perfect fit for your mattress:
1. Personal Preferences.
Consider your sleeping habits and personal space preferences.
Do you like to sprawl out or curl up?
Are you a solo sleeper, or do you share the bed with a partner, kids, or pets?
Understanding your personal preferences is essential in determining the ideal mattress size.
2. Bedroom Size.
Take the dimensions of your bedroom into account when choosing a mattress size.
A spacious bedroom can accommodate larger mattress sizes, whereas smaller bedrooms may require more compact options to ensure ample space for movement and furniture placement.
3. Sleeping Partners.
If you share the bed with a partner, consider their sleeping habits and space requirements.
A larger mattress size, such as a queen or king, provides ample space for both individuals to move comfortably without disturbing each other's sleep.
What Size Should You Get?
Let's break it down size by size:
Single Mattress (91cm x 188cm). Ideal for kids' rooms, guest rooms, or small bedrooms. A single mattress is also a good option for individuals who prefer sleeping alone and value space conservation.
Double Mattress (137cm x 188cm). Also known as a full-size mattress, this option offers more room to stretch out than a single mattress. It's suitable for couples who like to snuggle or for individuals who appreciate extra space.
Queen Mattress (153cm x 203cm). The queen mattress is one of the most popular choices for couples. It provides ample space for two people to sleep comfortably without feeling cramped. It's also a great option for individuals who enjoy sprawling out.
King Mattress (167cm x 203cm). The king mattress offers the most space out of all the standard sizes. It's perfect for couples who want plenty of room to move around or for families who like to co-sleep with young children or pets.
Choosing the Perfect Mattress Size for Your Sleep Needs
Mattress sizes can vary around the world, which can sometimes lead to confusion. In New Zealand, we follow standard sizes such as single, double, queen, and king.
However, it's essential to consider your personal preferences and the dimensions of your bedroom and furniture when choosing a mattress size.
Selecting the right mattress size is crucial for a good night's sleep.
By understanding the differences between single, double, queen, and king mattresses, you can make an informed decision that meets your needs and preferences.
At Beds4U, we're committed to helping you find the perfect mattress size.
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Poll: Should the second harbour crossing be a bridge or tunnel?
The government is prioritizing building a second crossing additional to the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
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BIRTHPLACE OF COMMERCE.
Those visiting Onehunga from the city pass Cornwall Park with its statue of Sir John Logan Campbell, the donor of the land which comprises One Tree Hill and park. Lightly called the “Father of Auckland” he did much for the city during his long life. But it is not generally known that even before Auckland was, this gentleman had completed the first commercial transaction to ever take place on the isthmus.
How the deal was consummated and what lead up to it is told by the late Dr. Logan Campbell in his book, “Poenamu”. Sir John (then Dr.) Campbell and his close associate, Mr. Brown, had bought and were living on Brown's Island, at the mouth of the Tamaki, when, one day they saw a small topsail schooner coming round North Head and steering straight for Orakei. She lay there until sunset with unfurled sails, but in the, morning she had departed. A few days later the same craft reappeared off Orakei, but this time she did not even anchor, but only stood off and on, while her boats made trips ashore, and then she sailed away again.
The incident aroused considerable interest to the two young men on the island, who came to the conclusion that the schooner had come from Kororareka (Russell) the then seat of Government, and that her business had something to do with fixing the site of the future capital.
About this time Dr. Campbell had made arrangements with the pakeha¬-Maori owner of a small sailing-craft to run him up the Tamaki, haul his goods over to Otahuhu portage, and into the Manukau. Here they found a canoe into which they transferred the merchandise and dropped down to the Ngatiwhatuas kumara grounds and fishing station at Onehunga. Here all the tribe were assembled, when it was announced that the, pakeha had come to make a deal for pigs and a small supply of potatoes and Kumeras. Spreading out his stock in trade, consisting of blankets, shirts, calico, spades etc. to tempt the owners of pigs to drive them to market, the young traders sat down and began to whistle.
The natives started to, “tapu" everything on display" but no pigs seemed to be forthcoming. At last the old chief, Kawau, came to close quarters and enquired, "How many dollars for this blanket?”. “Dollars," thought Campbell, "How the deuce does the old fellow come to talk of dollars, when I want pigs?"
After a little more korero, the old chief again asked "Ehiai?" (how many) while fumbling with the corner of the blanket he wore, and which at last he succeeded in opening, when out there jerked into his lap, quite a shower of glittering sovereigns!
And again, with a broad grin, he repeated in his most mellifluous tone, "How many dollars?"
The doctor then realised that old Kawau really meant what he said, but he was completely at sea as to where all the sovereigns came from. Noticing his consternation, the old chief explained, "Payment for land”.
"What land?” "For this land and the Waitemata land”, replied Kawau quietly. "We have been to Kororareka to get the utu and sign the pubapuka, and this is some of the money.”
The doctor then indulged in an extempore war dance shouting "Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!" the isthmus is bought, the capital fixed, "Hurrah!" Here then was the explanation of the mysterious little topsail schooner off Orakai.
Settling down to business again, the deal was closed, by the pioneer of Auckland’ s trade coming away from Onehunga with thirty golden sovereigns in his pocket, and sixty pigs driven on foot, in exchange for his blankets, calico, shirts and spades.
Thus, in this primitive and humble fashion was evolved at Onehunga to on the shores of the Manukau 100 years ago, the embryo of that mighty volume of commerce that now spreads its beneficent influence to all quarters of the civilized world.
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