Bderoom Dimensions

Question 1

Entry and circulation

Answer 1

Keep your entry and circulation 30 to 36 inches in width. Dimensions for dressing and sitting areas all depend on your needs and available space.

Question 2

Cribs

Answer 2

Crib mattress dimensions can vary, but cribs are usually 28 inches wide and 52 inches long. Mattress thickness also varies greatly for any mattress size.

Question 3

Bunk beds

Answer 3

Bunk beds range from 30 to 33 inches wide and are 75 inches long. The height required depends on the furniture you buy for them or how you configure a custom design.

Question 4

Twin beds

Answer 4

The standard twin mattress measures 39 inches wide and 75 inches long. You can find slightly longer ones — 80 inches or 84 inches — but it can be harder to find sheets that fit them. Twin beds are great for small bedrooms, because you can fit the bed in a corner to allow space for your slipper rest and circulation.

Question 5

Full Beds

Answer 5

The next size up is the full- or double-size bed. It measures 54 inches wide and 75 inches long and can also be found in an 80-inch length. Full-size beds can be a snug fit for two taller people, so consider moving up to a queen size if you have the space and plan to use it frequently for yourself or guests. Still, the full size is also good for smaller bedrooms.

Question 6

Queen Beds

Answer 6

Queen-size beds measure 60 inches wide and 80 inches long and can also be found in an 84-inch length. Their scale works with traditional furniture, such as four-poster bed frames.

Question 7

King Beds

Answer 7

They come in two sizes:
1. Standard, or Eastern, king-size bed: 76 inches wide and 80 inches long
2. California king: 72 inches wide and 84 inches long

Question 8

Benches

Answer 8

You might want a bench at the foot of your bed; it’s a perfect spot for putting on your shoes and socks without disturbing a freshly made bed. Benches can be just about any size as long as they fit within the width of the bed and leave enough space for someone to walk around them.

Question 9

Nightstands

Answer 9

Nightstands can be substantial. Larger ones measure about 20 inches deep and 40 inches wide. Carefully consider height as well. Some mattresses on the market are stacked relatively high, and it is convenient to have the top of your nightstand about the same height as the top of the mattress. Most common nightstand heights are 26 to 28 inches. Smaller nightstands should be used in smaller spaces and with smaller beds.

Question 10

Dressers

Answer 10

Dressers vary greatly in size as well, but the most important thing to consider when planning a bedroom is that there should be a wall to accommodate the bed and a wall to accommodate a dresser. You can find dressers as narrow as 42 inches; however, most people want a dresser that measures 60 to 72 inches. Dressers are usually about 32 to 36 inches high, but some designs are higher. Having a mirror above the dresser is less common than in the past, but you might want to keep one in mind as well as you plan your room.

Question 11

Sitting areas

Answer 11

If you want a sitting area in your bedroom, you will need space for tables as well as chairs and love seats, plus the circulation area to make it work. Allow an area of at least 8 by 8 feet in addition to your requirements for the beds, dressers and chests. You more likely will need an area that is 10 by 10 feet. A rectangular room that’s 21 feet long and 14 feet wide will accommodate a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area.