Debating whether to upgrade to a king size bed? The best king size mattresses come with plenty of advantages (like all that space to stretch out) but there are also some notable downsides. For a start, the extra inches are reflected in the price tag – you'll have to pay more, in other words. This luxurious choice isn't for everyone. But might a king size mattress be the right bed for you?
We should start by clarifying what we mean by a king size mattress... and rather unhelpfully, although the term is used in both the US and the UK, it doesn't mean the same thing in both territories. Here are the measurements you need to know:
