Picture this…
It’s Sunday morning.
You’re slowly waking up. The light is soft. The house is quiet.
Then BAM.
A rogue knee to the lower back.
You’re clinging to the edge of the mattress while your partner, child (or both) have somehow claimed 87% of the bed.
You’re officially… over it.
So the question is —
Is it time to upgrade from your trusty Queen to the ever-mighty King?
Let’s break it down.
What’s the Actual Size Difference?
Yes, a King is bigger. But how much bigger?
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Queen: 153cm wide x 203cm long
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King: 183cm wide x 203cm long
They’re the same length (so no extra foot room).
But the King gives you 30cm more width.
Thirty centimetres might not sound like much — until you realise that’s:
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One whole small human
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A star-fished partner
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Or a very well-fed cat
That extra space can be the difference between restful sleep… and survival mode.
Okay, I Want More Space. What Else Should I Consider?
1. Bedroom Size
A Queen fits comfortably in most standard bedrooms. It’s popular for a reason — practical, versatile, easy to style.
A King? She needs room to shine.
Kings are best suited to master bedrooms or larger spaces where you can still move around the bed comfortably (no awkward sideways shuffling required).
2. Budget
Generally speaking:
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Queens are more affordable
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Kings cost more (more materials = higher price)
If budget is a deciding factor, a Queen is often the more economical choice in the same mattress model.
That said… if better sleep (and personal space) is priceless to you, the upgrade can be worth it.
3. Bedding & Accessories
Queen bedding is:
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Easier to find
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Usually less expensive
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More widely available in frames and headboards
King bedding?
A little more luxe. A little more investment. But oh-so-spacious.
So… Queen or King?
If you:
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Share your bed
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Get nudged, kicked, or elbowed nightly
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Have kids who “just pop in for a cuddle”
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Or simply crave more space
A King might be your sleep saviour.
If your room is smaller or you’re working within a tighter budget, a Queen still delivers dreamy, supportive sleep — just slightly closer together.
At the end of the day, it comes down to:
✔ Your bedroom size
✔ Your sleep style
✔ Your budget
✔ And how much you value uninterrupted Sunday mornings
Because at Naptime, we believe everyone deserves space to stretch, roll, and actually relax.
Sweet dreams — and no more rogue knees
