Bed sizes in South Africa- A guide to finding the right size bed

Bed sizes in South Africa Come in five standard sizes. The chart below will give you the dimensions for each size available.

Deciding on the right size bed is very important and there are a few factors to consider before making your final choice. These factors would include the following –

• Size of the room – It is suggested that there is enough moving space around the bed for obvious reasons. Not only is it practical to be able to move around the room for cleaning and going about your day but also to give you enough space so that you have a clean sleeping environment. Clean sleeping is very important for your health so things like adequate ventilation space for your mattress to breath is essential.
• Alone or with partner – We all have this image of couples cuddling and spooning in bed with happy faces. The reality though is that most people need their own space. So it is important to choose a big enough sleep surface so that you, or you and your partner have enough space to accommodate your preferred sleeping position. If you have a surface that is too small you will end up keeping each other awake. That is bad in terms of getting quality sleep, an essential part of a health sleep regime.
• Restless partner – As mentioned above, a restless partner is bad for your health, simple. The reality is that broken sleep is really bad for you and if you have a restless partner it is a wise choice to choose a bed size that keeps you away from their flailing arms and legs during your sleep cycles.
• Pets and kids – If you have a large family of kids, human and fury, it is important to note also that they take up space in your bed. So that is another consideration to take to bed when deciding on your bed size. I suggest that you stand back when all of your critters and kids are in the bed to get a feel of the space that they occupy. You can then see what added space you will need for a comfortable nights rest.

Bed sizes explained.

Here we highlight the different types of bed sizes, what the are used for generally and how they fit into your life.

Extra length beds.

All of the standard size beds should come in extra length, that being 200 cm long from head to toe. This generally accommodates the taller individual but is extremely convenient for those of us who have foot sleeping pets. It is such an awesome way to keep your feet warm on those cold South African winter nights :). I hope you found our bed sizes guide useful.