A Guide to Bed Sizes for Tall People

Being tall is a trait many people would love to have. Reaching for things, enjoying concerts, and playing sports can be a great experience for people blessed with extra height. Taller people have been reported to experience more positive emotions and other social benefits thanks to their height.

But life at the top isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. From difficulty with clothes shopping to uncomfortable desks, tall people may struggle to use average-sized items. This is especially true when it comes to beds.

Finding the right mattress as a tall person can be tough. Many tall people usually sleep on too-short mattresses, with their feet dangling off the edge. They sometimes resort to using their bed diagonally, which isn’t comfortable at all.

If you’re above 6 ft or 183 cm, this guide will help you choose the right mattress size on which you can sleep soundly. With an extra tall bed, you won’t have to curl up when you sleep anymore.

Customized Extra-long Mattresses are the Best Option

Standard mattresses range from the twin to the king size. Each mattress manufacturer may have slightly different specifications for these standard sizes. Some may even offer an oversized king mattress option like a Texas king mattress that’s around 6’8” wide and 8’2” long.  Although these mattresses may accommodate your entire frame, they might not be the best option if you have limited bedroom space.

This is where extra tall beds come in. Customized, long mattresses give you that extra vertical room to fully stretch out, without having to sacrifice a lot of bedroom space. Aside from practicality, these custom mattresses can be tailored to your specific height and are made to last you a long time. Customized extra-tall mattresses offer you a range of benefits and could be a great investment if you want to have a good night’s sleep.

Options for Custom-Sized Long Beds for Tall People

You can choose the exact dimensions of your custom extra-tall bed or go for a longer version of a king mattress, like the Alaskan, Wyoming, or Texas King. A custom tall bed can make the most of limited space or fill grand spaces to balance room layout. Going custom also allows you to adjust other specifications, such as whether you need an extra-firm mattress or want to try a custom memory foam or latex mattress option.

Here are a few common mattress sizes you can customize for taller people:

Extra-tall Twin or Full-Sized Bed

A typical twin mattress is around 38” wide and 75” long. Meanwhile, a full-size bed is around 54” wide and 75” long. These beds fit well in smaller spaces like dorm rooms or guest bedrooms, making them a space-efficient option.

If the widths of these beds are suitable for you, you can simply choose to change the length of these mattresses. Depending on your height, you may want to customize the mattress to be at least 6” longer than you are tall.

Extra-tall Queen Mattress

Queen sized mattresses are usually 60” wide and 80” long. A queen-size mattress offers a lot more space than a typical twin mattress and can be used by a couple. Like with the extra-tall twin bed, you can add length to the queen mattress to fit your bespoke mattress to your height or that of your partner.

It’s also possible to choose something like an Olympic Queen mattress, but that’s a little wider than a standard Queen, not longer. The length of standard beds tends to cap at 80”, so for anything bigger than that, a custom extra-long or extra-tall mattress is where you’re at.

Oversized King Mattresses

If you have ample space in your bedroom, you may want to consider an oversized king mattress. A standard king mattress is around 76” wide and 80” long. However, oversized king beds are huge in comparison and can comfortably fit at least two people. Here are some options that allow you to supersize even a king bed:

• The Texas King mattress is a rectangular oversized bed that’s 80” wide and 98” long. It’s more than enough for people who are even 8’ tall.
• The Wyoming King mattress is an oversized option that’s square-shaped at 84” wide and 84” long. This is ideal for people who are up to 6’6” tall since it gives them a good six inches of clearance.
• Finally, the Alaskan King bed is massive, at around 108” wide and 108” long, perfectly able to accommodate both you and the family pet who likes sleeping at your feet.

If these oversized king mattresses aren’t the right fit, you can choose to customize them according to your height or the needs of anyone who’ll be using the bed.

Fully Customized Mattresses Tailored to Your Needs

If none of the previous options seem to be right for you, you can contact us to help you create a mattress from scratch. And that doesn’t just extend to the dimensions, so beyond being able to pick a bed anywhere up to 12’ long and wide, we’ll also let you choose how firm you want your new mattress to be, as well as what material you want your bed to be made out of.

You can trust Custom Mattress Factory’s expertise when it comes to creating tailored mattresses. From the custom mattress material and firmness to its exact dimensions, we can help you craft a special mattress for a good night’s rest. Contact us today to start crafting your new custom mattress.