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Planning to buy a bed? Do you know what do the terms ‘Queen size’, ‘King size’ etc. mean? If not, this ignorance can lead to huge inconvenience once you bring that exquisite piece of furniture to your bedroom. Here is help:

Usually, dealers use certain terminology while they are describing a product; so with beds. You may seem to understand it, but a little comprehension mistake may lead to the wrong selection.

Custom size bed:
This is a term you would hear too frequently. A general impression one would draw is that the bed being referred to is of custom size, i.e. all the beds of custom size (from every brand) would have same size. Ideally, this should happen; unfortunately, it does not. In practice, many dealers call the ‘custom size of their brand’  and not the custom size according to market standards, as the custom size bed. So if you saw the custom size bed of one brand and are planning to order your bed from some other brand store or a whole seller, confirm about the size before finalizing the deal. There is a possibility of slight difference in measurements.

Twin beds:
Usually, the word twin bed (or beds) is used for one single bed from a double bed set (which uses two single beds to make one double bed). This is what it is in reality. But sometimes, you would hear twin beds being used for bunker beds or beds with emergency sleeping arrangement. So, it's wise to check out this point before placing an order.

Standard size beds:
Just like custom size, the measurements of a Standard Size Bed too can vary from one brand to the other. So, if you are planning to order a standard size mattress, it’s advisable to measure the bed size in inches. This will reduce the chances of variation in size of mattress or bed.

King size bed:
Do not buy a King Size Bed on the basis of its name. There are more than one varieties of King Size Beds. While you maybe ordering a King Size Bed, the dealer may pack you the Californian King size, Eastern King Size, or some other variant. Californian King Size Bed is a huge bed, and finding a mattress its size may be a daunting task.