Key Takeaways
- - A standard queen mattress is 60" wide and 80" long, offering ample space for growing bodies. Bed frame sizes vary slightly, usually between 62-65" wide and 82-86" long. It’s important to consider mattress thickness (8-14 inches) for comfort and room compatibility.
- - Options include platform beds (low to the ground, no box spring), panel beds (traditional with headboard and footboard), sleigh beds (curved design), storage beds (with built-in drawers), and queen bunk beds (great for kids).
- - A queen bed requires a room size of at least 10x11 feet with 36 inches of space around it. Queen beds are affordable compared to king-size options and offer longevity for growing kids. For smaller rooms, consider queen bunk beds, beds with storage, or look at twin or full beds.
- - Max & Lily offers a variety of solid wood queen beds, including platform and bunk bed styles, along with matching memory foam mattresses, perfect for kids' rooms.
Wondering if a queen bed is the right fit for your room? Look no further! This guide has all the details you need to decide if a queen-size bed is the perfect choice.
There are many important things to consider when choosing a queen bed, including queen-size bed dimensions. Knowing the specifics will help you look around your room, hands to your chin in a thoughtful expression, and say, “Ah, I can imagine this perfectly!”
Standard Queen-Size Bed Frame Dimensions
Queen-Size Mattress Dimensions vs. Bed Frame Dimensions
Standard queen-size mattress dimensions are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. The difference between a full and a queen bed is that queen mattress measurements are also 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer than full-size mattresses.
The size of a queen mattress is perfect for growing bodies to be comfy cozy and for those who like to streeettch out while they are sleeping. Cue a big yawn and rub sleep away from your eyes after a restful night’s sleep.
When picking a mattress, thickness is another important consideration. Thickness can affect both comfort and how the mattress functions in a room. Safety guardrails for loft beds or bunk beds won’t work as well if there isn’t a low-profile mattress to go with them. A 5 to 8-inch mattress works best to keep those safety measures standing tall and every kiddo snug and secure.
A typical queen mattress thickness ranges from 8 to 14 inches, so when picking a frame, make sure it finds its buddy with the right mattress.
Queen-size bed frames are larger than their mattresses to hold and store them. This bulk includes the bed’s headboard, footboard, and sides. A standard range for queen bed frames generally measures between 62 and 65 inches wide and 82 to 86 inches long. Queen bed frames with storage also have drawers and other add-ons that may change the measurements.
Queen-size bed height can also change from bed to bed. Platform queen beds measure 14 inches tall on average. Headboard designs differ widely, affecting queen bed measurements.
Loft and bunk beds for kids also come in queen sizes, so it is important to consider that option when thinking of how a kid’s bed will fit into a room. If you’re considering one of these beds, make sure your ceilings are tall enough for you to comfortably sit up in bed. For most kids’ bunk beds and loft beds, you’ll need ceilings that are at least 8 feet tall.
In short, queen bed frame dimensions can vary depending on the style of bed you choose. It’s essential to check product descriptions of beds you like to see their measurements. It’s like making a strategic blueprint for your room, and it can become the ultimate game of Tetris.
Queen Bed Frame Size Variations
Bed frames for queen beds support different mattress sizes in addition to standard size. See if any of them are what you are looking for!
Olympic Queen Bed Frame: This bed measures 66 inches wide and 80 inches long (6 inches wider than a standard queen-size mattress). It is perfect for kids who want more space to stretch out or need more space for pets to sleep there, too.
California Queen Bed Frame: This bed mattress measures 60 inches wide and 84 inches long (4 inches longer than a standard queen-size mattress). It’s great for tall kids who need that extra mattress length or someone who needs all 100 stuffed penguins to sleep with them to fall asleep.
Short Queen Bed Frame: This bed mattress measures 60 inches wide and 75 inches long (5 inches shorter than a standard queen-size mattress). This size makes it a fantastic choice for smaller rooms that still want a queen size because sometimes Mom or Dad falls asleep after reading a bedtime story, and you don’t have the heart to wake them up.
Common Types of Queen Bed Frames
Platform Beds
Platform bed frames typically sit low to the ground with no need for a box spring or bunkie board. Another component is that queen platform beds sometimes don’t come with a headboard or footboard but that is not always the case. There are many platform beds with stylish headboard designs that express personality. They’re perfect for rolling out of bed into some slippers to get ready for school.
Panel Beds
Panel bed frames are timeless and traditional with that classic headboard, footboard, and central support for that idyllic bed. Queen panel beds often require a box spring or bunkie board to support the mattress.
Sleigh Beds
Just like Santa! Picture this bed like a sleigh pulled by reindeer or horses, with a curved headboard and footboard design that mimics a sleigh. Because of their bulk and craftsmanship, they can take center stage in a room. These beds are the sun, and the rest of the furniture are the planets revolving around it.
Storage Beds
Storage beds are a bed frame option that maximizes storage solutions. Queen beds with storage underneath have drawers or cubbies built-in to make the most of your bedroom space. Kids’ beds with storage are very popular because they can organize and hold clothes, puzzles, games, and blankets.
Queen Bunk Beds
Whether it’s a queen over queen bunk bed or a twin over queen bunk bed, bunk beds are a great queen bed for kids option. They’re perfect for stretching out, hosting sleepovers, and doubling sleep space. Another important feature to consider is convertible bunk beds that separate into two freestanding queen beds for whenever you’re ready to have your own room.
Is a Queen-Size Bed Right for You?
If you are deciding whether a queen bed is the perfect fit for your room, keep the following factors in mind.
Sleeping Arrangements
Is your bed being shared with a pet or a parent who spends the night warding off nightmares? Thinking long-term, will your bed be enough to fit a growing kid, gangly preteen, or independent teen? Do you like to spread out, or do you think you’ll grow big and tall one day? Then, you may need the extra length and width of queen bed dimensions.
Room Size and Room Arrangements
Not only does your room need to hold your bed, it also needs to hold the rest of your stuff. You don’t want your bed to take up so much space that there isn’t any room for kids’ furniture or a play area. A queen bunk bed or queen bed with storage underneath can help navigate space issues. It is a good idea to map out your room and make sure everything fits with plenty of space around every edge.
The recommended minimum room size for a queen bed is 10 by 11 feet. A smaller bed might be better if your space is limited. For everything not to feel too tight, it is recommended to have at least 36 inches on each side of the bed.
Full beds (also known as double beds) and twin bed frames may be better kids’ bed choices for rooms with limited space. Learn more about twin bed dimensions or full bed dimensions in our other blogs.
Budget Considerations
It is important to consider the bed’s budget to pick what is right for you. Queen bed frames are more affordable than king beds but cost more than a twin or full-size bed. Queen beds fit larger bodies, so it might be a good investment for kiddos to grow into over time.
Find Your Future Bed at Max & Lily
If you shook the magic eight ball and it said that a queen bed will be in your future, Max & Lily has a wide range of wooden queen beds for sale for every budget. We are experts in kids’ bedroom furniture that maximizes fun and safety.
We offer affordable solid wood queen bed frames, including queen platform beds and queen bunk beds. Whether you want to a rock twin XL over queen bunk bed or a modern queen bed, we have the best queen bed options to fill your bedroom with sweet dreams and never-ending play.
Do you need a mattress that will perfectly fit a kid’s bed? You’re in luck – Max & Lily has queen-size memory foam mattresses that will do the job! Shop our memory foam mattresses today.
Choose from our collection of awesome wooden queen beds to find the right one for you. Whether that’s a bunk bed or a low-to-the-ground platform bed, we are sure one of our styles can fit your needs. Buy your new dream bed and mattress today and get free shipping on orders over $200.
