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Bed sizes- king or super king?

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ThirdElephant · 15/07/2021 20:31

We've just moved and need to buy a new bed. The bed that was in the new house previously was a king size. I've wanted to get a superking for some time but to do that will mean ripping out some of the built-in bedside tables, leaving missing sections of carpet.

I don't like the style of the built-in bedroom furniture anyway but wasn't envisioning having to replace it all so soon- there are other rooms we want to prioritise first.

We had a double in our old house- should we just get a king so we can keep the existing furniture for a while or bite the bullet and go for a super king, even though the room will look unfinished for a year or more, realistically?

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purplesequins · 15/07/2021 20:38

superking with separate matresses and separate duvets.

we sleep so much better.

breadbinbaby · 15/07/2021 20:39

I’ve just got a super king and honestly, I cannot imagine anything nicer. It’s amazing. I would totally tolerate an unfinished looking room for a year or so for it.

BoysTownGang · 15/07/2021 20:41

I’ve treated myself to a King last autumn… ooh, it’s lovely ( the damn Ddog now gets on it as there’s room for her) Only me here so it’s lovely and roomy. The only tiny downside is I find changing the bigger duvet cover a struggle.

Defiantly41 · 15/07/2021 20:44

Super king. You'll never regret it

Katefoster · 15/07/2021 20:44

We brought a king and it's perfect. We were away last week in a super king and it's just too big I like to be able to have a cwtch!

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ThirdElephant · 15/07/2021 20:47

@purplesequins

superking with separate matresses and separate duvets.

we sleep so much better.

This is an interesting take. Is it two single duvets and mattresses? How do the two duvets look in practice- is it weird to have the line down the middle of the bed when it's made in the daytime or do you use a blanket to hide the join?
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user1464279374 · 15/07/2021 20:47

We're in love with our Super King and would never go back. Most hotel rooms now seem inferior 😂

BellsaRinging · 15/07/2021 20:50

SUPERKING ALL THE WAY!!!!

LostArcher · 15/07/2021 20:59

Superking made up of two three foot beds that attach and zip up the mattresses - much easier to get up stairs and clean underneath. Also stops middle bed hogging.

soapboxqueen · 15/07/2021 21:19

Super king

Anything smaller just doesn't seem feasible anymore.

CathyorClaire · 15/07/2021 21:19

Superking.

You'll be asleep most of the time in a slightly unfinished room anyway.

purplesequins · 15/07/2021 21:21

we use 2 single duvets as they are easier to change. but 2 doubles if you have the bedding already would be nice as well I suppose.

Ragwort · 15/07/2021 21:26

Super king preferably on your own I have a super king sized bed & DH has a king - hate sharing a bed Grin

DeRigueurMortis · 15/07/2021 21:28

Bigger is always better with beds Grin

20viona · 15/07/2021 21:29

Superking alllllll day

Nahhh · 15/07/2021 21:30

Slept in a super king in a hotel recently. I didn’t like it. We both felt miles apart from each other. A bit of closeness is nice.

DoylyCarte · 15/07/2021 21:30

Superking million%

Room for double starfish shaped sleeping - what more do you want?!

Fetasalad · 15/07/2021 22:09

We have a king and dream of a super king! (Won't fit in our weirdly awkward shaped bedroom!) could never go back to a double.. I won't book hotels that have anything smaller than a king. Love the two mattresses and duvets idea! Is just put a throw over the top so its not obvious they're separate duvets. Live in an unfinished room for a while and indulge in a super king .

Imcatmum · 15/07/2021 22:18

Super king, no contest

steppingout · 15/07/2021 22:24

We just got a super king and I love it. We also have the zip and link option which means we both get the tension we prefer. We do share a duvet though!

Aquamarine1029 · 15/07/2021 22:27

Super King definitely and rip out the nasty carpeting while you're at it.

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ThirdElephant · 16/07/2021 11:00

@Aquamarine1029

Super King definitely and rip out the nasty carpeting while you're at it.
The carpet isn't bad at all, it's the built-in furniture and the lack of carpet underneath it that's the issue. That said, I think there is a clear consensus here and I'm going for the super king.

Question for the mattress-zip advocates- does it result in a hard line down the middle of the bed? If I want to starfish in the middle will that render it too uncomfortable to do so?

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CathyorClaire · 16/07/2021 21:33

We have a zippped mattress due to the impossibility of getting a joined up superking mattress up decidedly awkward stairs.

Apart from the AngryAngry of it costing £100 more for the privilege of having it the zip's been more or less unnoticeable.

Fluffycloudland77 · 18/07/2021 20:18

We’ve upgraded from king to superking, best decision ever. I put a waterproof mattress protecter on it just in case and within days dh cut his foot, the scab came off and went on the protecter.

BobaFettOnMyBedsideTable · 18/07/2021 20:35

Can't imagine life without our super king. We're off on holiday tomorrow and will have to share a double. The horror Grin