When choosing your bed size, make sure the bed is proportionate to the other furniture in the room, as well as the room itself. You don’t want the bed to take up all the floor space, nor do you want to have a cavernous space where the bed is too small.

One way to choose bed size is to select a bed that is at least four inches longer than the height of the tallest person sleeping in it and wide enough so each person can sleep comfortably in his or her own personal space.

Mattresses today are much taller than they were in the past – mostly to provide space for the added support and comfort materials.

If you are purchasing a new mattress for the first time in a decade or longer, be sure to measure the height of your headboard. If you feel these taller mattresses will cover too much of your headboard, ask about a low-profile boxspring, which is shorter than the standard boxspring and will help offset the added mattress height. If you have a platform, canopy, or sleigh bed you will also want to measure the height of the legs of your bed to make sure the boxspring you purchase will work with your bed.

If you don’t have a headboard, platform, canopy, or sleigh bed, consider looking into one to give your new bed some added character. There are many styles, fabrics, and metals to choose from to complete the look of your bedroom.

When you buy a new bed, especially if it’s a larger bed, you might consider rearranging the furniture in your bedroom. Start by creating a room plan that addresses the following.

If you’ve decided to step up the size of your bed, you may need new sheets, pillows, or comforters. You’ll find everything you need for a superior night’s sleep – including memory foam pillows and extra deep linens – at our retail partner, SealyBedding.com.