California King Beds are slightly different in size to a normal king size bed.
A normal king size bed is 5’ x 6’5” or 1.5m x 2m. However, the California king size bed is 6’ x 7’ or 1.8m x 2.1m. If length is the most important feature of the bed, then the California king size is the better choice.
There are many people in the US and Europe who top 6ft in height. Since the Second World War, each successive generation is taller and heavier, but beds are still more or less the standard size for the first half of the 20th Century. Fortunately, manufacturers are taking note and making larger beds. Builder/developers should also pay attention and start building bedrooms to encompass larger beds.
A couple will find a California bed very comfortable, as there is more space between them, and it is like sleeping on a single bed. However, if one is very tall, one can lie diagonally across the California bed and still be comfortable. The other half of the couple will need a separate bed.
By virtue of its name, the bed originated in California, but sells all over the US. Is it possible to buy the California bed in Europe? Yes, it is, via eBay. Search for California king size beds on eBay on the Internet and you will find several companies advertising them. They come in many different materials and shapes. There are leather-finished head- and foot-boards that look very stylish; there are wooden beds with built-in headboards, a vast selection.
One point to remember is the bed linen. Normal double bed linen will not fit, meaning a complete set of bed linen and a duvet or blankets to fit. Normally two sets of bed linen needs to be bought to allow for washing. This can come to quite an expense. When buying bed linen and duvet, be sure to measure the mattress before you go shopping, as various lines might not be correct in their dimensions.
Also, be aware of how the bed is put together. Is it a do-it-yourself flat pack or does it come completely made? If it is the latter, will it be possible to get it into the bedroom via the stairs or through the window? Flat packs are easy to put together with two people and, if you move house, it can be dismantled just as effortlessly. Choose your California King Beds carefully and they will last you many years.