The largest of all bedspreads are those made for the California King Size bed. While it’s true that King size beds vary in size from country to country by several inches, there is no doubt that the king is the largest. In the USA the standard king is four inches wider but the California King is four inches longer.
The standard king is 76 X 80 inches, in the UK the king size bed measures 72 X 78 inches but in Australia the king size bed measures 72 X 80. In Europe you will find the king size beds to measure 71 X 79 inches. This helps to explain some of the confusion that surrounds the average size of the king.
When it is time to purchase linens for your king size bed you must know the measurements of your own bed. There’s not much more frustrating than bringing home all new bed linens only to find that they don’t fit.
Depending on the kind of king size bed you have, you can likely get away with the California King bedspread on a standard king size bed. The standard king size bedspread may not fit the California King Size bed. It’s a really good idea to take the measurements of your bed and keep them with you. Be sure to measure the length, width and the depth of your mattress. Then if you find a great deal on bed linens you will know exactly what size sheets you need.
Some very crafty people make their own linens. This is the best way to ensure that you have the perfect standard or California King bedspread. Your own measurements will vary depending on the type of base you have for your bed. You can use a wooden base or a metal bed frame of varying heights to support your bed, which will cause the bed to be higher or lower. If you want your california king bedding to just touch the floor on both sides then your only option may be to make your own.
Often, the king size bed is made up of two twin box springs and one king size mattress to go over both box springs. This makes the bed easier to move from one location to another. The California King box springs won’t fit through an average doorway, so be sure and consider that before you buy one. The linens you will need for the California King size bed will be more expensive than other size beds, but the comfort level of a California King bed is like no other. The right sheets, shams and one very large California King Bedspread will make a very inviting bed for any couple.
For the non-crafty person, your best option at finding the right linens for your bed may be the internet. There, you can find any size linens in any style and in every color or color combination. California king size linens may be difficult to find in department stores, your biggest problem online will be deciding which one you like best. They have a tremendous selection of California king size sheets, shams, bed skirts and of course California King bedspreads.
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