A Guide to Bed Frame Dimensions and Sizes
Choosing the correct bed frame size is an important step in piecing together the ultimate bedroom furniture set. That’s why we have provided this guide to choosing the right bed size for your room. This guide explains bed frame dimensions for every size.
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Twin Bed Frame Dimensions
A twin-size bed frame is an excellent choice for children’s bedrooms, guest rooms, or small apartments. Twin bed frames are the standard bed size for most bunk beds, especially the top bunk. That’s why you’ll see twin-over-twin or twin-over-full designations on bunk beds. Many parents opt to go with twin-over-twin bunk beds that convert into two twin beds for when the children get older, so they both have a twin-sized beds in their own rooms.
- Twin Size Mattress Dimensions
- Width: 38″
- Length: 75″
- Twin Bed Frame Dimensions
- Width: 40″-44″
- Length: 77″-81″
- Why Get a Twin-Sized Bed? Twin beds are great for kids or teens, if you are a single sleeper, or if you have a small bedroom and don’t want a bed frame to take up all the space.
- Considerations: This bed size is not ideal for taller individuals; consider a Twin XL for more legroom.
- Amish Advantage: The twin-over-twin convertible beds can last throughout your children’s time at home and beyond when you choose Amish-made quality bed frames.
This twin-sized captain’s bed is one of the widest twin-sized bed frames you’ll find at 43 3/4″ width. It offers solid wood construction and comes with storage drawers or an under-bed trundle!
Shop all twin-size bed frames from DutchCrafters Amish Furniture.
Twin XL Bed Frame Dimensions
A twin XL bed is the same width as a twin but with five inches of extra length.
- Twin XL Size Mattress Dimensions
- Width: 38″
- Length: 80″
- Twin XL Bed Frame Dimensions
- Width: 40″-44″
- Length: 82″-86″
- Why Get a Twin XL Bed Frame? This bed frame has the same dimensions as a standard twin but adds five inches to the length. If you have a tall teen or are just a few inches too tall for comfort on a twin, the twin XL might be a reasonable upgrade while still keeping the slim width to fit a small space.
- Amish Advantage: Even if the twin XL is not offered as a standard option, most of our Amish builders can accommodate a custom twin XL order.
Shop all solid wood twin XL bed frames from DutchCrafters Amish Furniture.
Full-Size Bed Frame Dimensions (Double Bed)
The full-sized bed is also known as a double bed. It is a space-saving bed size that can accommodate a couple (albeit snugly… or snuggly*), with 16 extra inches of width on the mattress over the twin-sized mattress.
*For a couple is considered to fit “snugly” because it’s a snug fit with just 54″ of width. It can also be viewed as “snuggly” if you love each other and don’t mind sleeping in one another’s arms all night in “snuggling” fashion.
- Full-Size Mattress Dimensions
- Width: 54″
- Length: 75″
- Twin Bed Frame Dimensions
- Width: 56″-60″
- Length: 77″-81″
- Why Get a Full-Size Bed Frame? The full-sized bed frame is a great way to add a little extra room if the twin is too slim of a fit for you. If you are a single sleeper and you are afraid you’ll roll off the standard twin in the middle of the night, or you need enough space for two in a small room, the full-size bed is an economical way to get the job done.
Shop all full-sized bed frames from DutchCrafters Amish Furniture.
Queen Bed Frame Dimensions
The queen-size bed frame is the most popular bed choice for couples or individuals who want a big mattress and have a large enough bedroom that a queen won’t be too large. Most of the bed frame images on our website feature a queen.
- Queen-Size Mattress Dimensions
- Width: 60″
- Length: 80″
- Queen Bed Frame Dimensions
- Width: 62″-66″
- Length: 81″-86″‘
- Minimum Room Size: The queen bed frame needs a larger room to have plenty of space to walk around the bed. You will want to have a room that is at least 10′ x 10′ or bigger. Remember, a 10′ x 10′ room would only leave 34″ of clearance around the foot of the bed.
- Why Get a Queen-Size Bed Frame? The queen can comfortably host two people with plenty of space. It can be the centerpiece of a stunning solid wood bedroom furniture set, as seen below in our wildly popular Amish Siesta Mission Bedroom Set.
Shop all solid wood queen-sized bed frames from DutchCrafters Amish Furniture.
King-Size Bed Frame Dimensions
A king-size bed frame provides loads of space for couples and creates a sleeping experience that can only be described as luxury.
- King-Size Mattress Dimensions
- Width: 76″
- Length: 80″
- King Bed Frame Dimensions
- Width: 78″-82″
- Length: 81″-88″
- Minimum Room Size: Your bedroom needs to be a minimum of 12’x12′ for a king-size bed to adequately fit. A 12’x12′ room would leave 56″ of clearance from the footboard to the wall.
- Why Get a King-Size Bed Frame? The king-size bed is the same length as the queen, so the mattress is 80″ long. Similar to the difference between twin and full-size dimensions, the king is 16″ wider than the queen. If you want your master bedroom to have a majestic feel then the king is the way to go. What’s more impressive than a king-size bed frame with a handcrafted headboard?
Shop all Amish-made king-sized bed frames from DutchCrafters.
California King Bed Frame Dimensions
The California king bed is typically four inches longer than a standard king and four inches smaller in width. It’s still a very large bed frame that requires lots of space and a large room. It just trades a little bit of width for a little bit of length.
- CA King-Size Mattress Dimensions
- Width: 72″
- Length: 84″
- CA King Bed Frame Dimensions
- Width: 74″-78″
- Length: 86″-92″
- Why Get a CA King-Size Bed Frame? The California king mattress is perfect if you prefer length over width. Granted, the California king is still a foot wider than the queen mattress.
- Amish Advantage: The California king is not standard on every bed, but like the Twin XL, feel free to request a custom quote if you find the perfect bed. At DutchCrafters, our Amish-built furniture is made to order!
Shop our beds that offer a California King as a standard option.
Choose the Right Solid Wood Bed Frame
Now you know to consider your bedroom dimensions, your height, sleeping habits, and whether you have a partner in the bed or not. Make sure you shop DutchCrafters’ handcrafted solid wood bed frames to find the perfect aesthetic and look for your room, now that you know which size you need! Our beds are built to last for generations.
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Seth Carter has been with DutchCrafters since 2020. Seth has won multiple awards for his work in Amish furniture while with DutchCrafters. He has advised and partnered with more than 150 Amish wood shops on furniture presentation, design, industry trends, product options, and the development of exclusive products. He is originally from Indiana and even lived in Amish country (LaGrange, Indiana) for an extended period of time while working with DutchCrafters. Seth was previously in charge of DutchCrafters' Amish bedroom furniture category. He was eventually promoted to lead the team that managed every product in DutchCrafters' world's largest online collection of Amish furniture.
