It’s always a good idea to reevaluate the design and layout of your home and transform it into a livelier, more refreshing space for the entire family.
Even if you can’t spend a lot of money on home decor, a previous post lists ‘DIY Home Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Space on a Budget.’ Examples include displaying statement art on walls for a dramatic flair, upcycling old cans or containers into colorful plant holders, and adding creative borders to your plain old mirrors — all of which can make your living room look more homely and inviting.
As you focus on sprucing up your living space, it’s always a good idea to include your bedroom. It’s where families spend most of their time, whether relaxing together for a movie night or getting a good night’s sleep.
Enhancing the family bedroom involves choosing the right bed, and a perfect option is a California king-size bed. As one of the largest standard mattress sizes in the market, here are three reasons why it’s family-friendly.
Adequate Space for Co-sleeping
Among the six standard mattress sizes, a California king bed provides the longest dimensions. While this type of bed is longer and narrower than a standard king size, its width of 72” and length of 84” fit two adult sleepers perfectly and can still accommodate additional family members, such as babies and toddlers. As such, a California king bed is suitable for families looking to reap the biological and psychological benefits of co-sleeping, which involves parents sharing the same bed with their children.
Research published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics found that co-sleeping or bedsharing is associated with a reduced risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), especially when mothers breastfeed and can easily access their babies for nursing. Meanwhile, bed-sharing can also be beneficial for toddlers by alleviating their separation anxiety and providing a sense of warmth and security.
Compatible With Additional Storage Functionalities
Sleeping in one family bedroom can help minimize sleep disruptions when tending to children’s needs. However, it also requires additional storage space for both parent’s and children’s belongings, which can be especially difficult for families with a small room layout to begin with.
Fortunately, the California king bedroom sets on the furniture website Living Spaces demonstrate that these beds not only come in different styles they are also compatible with additional storage functionalities. For instance, the 4-piece bedroom set from the Hillsboro collection has a storage footboard that provides extra space without crowding the rest of the room, while also providing style and comfort with its contemporary wood veneer materials.
Diverse Bedding Choices for Improved Sleep Quality
Since a California king bed is a standard size, you can also easily access a wide range of choices for duvets, mattress toppers, sheets, and other accessories designed for the unique dimensions of this bed type. A recent Journal of Sleep Research article notes that the fiber type for bedding can significantly influence sleep quality, so it also helps to opt for natural, sleep-friendly textiles identified in the study, such as linen.
Fortunately, the bedroom linen market reached a global value of $30 million in 2023, which means top bedding companies like Bed Bath & Beyond have linen options compatible with California king-size beds. Their linen sheet sets range from 100% natural flax linen and French linen to linen blends with other breathable fibers like lyocell, ultimately improving sleep quality and comfort.
In summary, a California king bed can be easily incorporated into family bedrooms due to its ample space, compatibility with storage units, and diverse bedding options.
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