Short answer: it depends. The California king bed is 72 inches wide and 84 inches long—four inches slimmer than a standard king. The narrow girth raises some extra considerations, and each is contingent on you and your lifestyle.
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It Depends On Height, Partners, and Cost
If you’re tall, California king beds might feel like a perfect fit. Those extra four inches do make a difference, and allow the long-legged to really stretch out. The bed is also ideal for couples who need their own personal space—but not too much. Suitable for both cuddling and tossing and turning, California king beds are really made for a twosome. If you’re as single as a Pringle, the bed is also the perfect spot to snooze with a pet, or, of course, happily solo!
It’s no secret that California kings are an expensive bed option. They’re harder to find than standard king beds, which makes looking for a California king bed frame, box springs, sheets, and mattress protectors also more difficult. That being said, a California king and all its dressings shouldn’t set you back too much more than a standard king.
What About Style?
Perhaps the most important consideration of all is style—duh! Long California kings work best in bedrooms with more depth. Typically, narrow rooms don’t accommodate California kings well. They make the space feel smaller and more crowded. But, if your bedroom space is naturally a great fit for one, then California kings can be well worth it.
Dress your bed with luxurious bedspreads, colorful comforters, and plenty of pillows. Go beyond the bed and surround your California king with an upholstered lounge chair or nightstands topped with table lamps. Little details like bedside books, vases with lush greenery, or pendant lights perfectly complement the grandness of California kings.
Lead image: Design by Sara Gilbane Interiors / Photo by Brantley Photography
