Have you ever wondered about Extra-Long Twin Beds?  If you have, here’s a little primer.

The most common standard bed sizes in America are:

Twin (39″ x 75”)

Twin XL (39″ x 80”)

Full (54″ x 75”)

Queen (60″ x 80”)

King (78″ x 80”)

California King (72″ x 84”)

A regular Twin mattress is the same length as a Full mattress. The Twin XL is 5” longer – the same length as the Queen and the King. If fact, some people push two Twin XLs together to form a King. This is useful for homes with tight staircases that may not be able to maneuver a true King into place. It also allows for varying firmness on each side while allowing for the rotation of the mattresses, minimizing the problem of sagging in the middle.

The Twin XL offers more room through the extra length, perfect for a taller individual that may have trouble sleeping in a regular twin.

The Twin XL is good alternative for cramped living spaces that are too small for a Queen or a King. It is almost universally used in college dorms, in order to accommodate a variety of different body types.

The “Twin” bed is so named because it was originally designed to be placed side by side, allowing two individuals to sleep more comfortably in the same room. Today, Twin beds are often used in children’s and guest bedrooms.

Unfortunately, luxury Twin XL bed linens are not always that easy to find. We carry several Twin XL fitted sheets from Sferra’s most popular basics – Celeste, Fiona, Giotto, and Grande Hotel. They are available in White or Ivory.

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