Standard Beds

1. Not sure what kind of mattress you have? (Hey, it happens.) Approximate bed size measurements in inches are Twin (39W by 75L), Full/Double (54W by 75L), Queen (60W by 80L), King (76W by 80L), and California King (72W by 84L).

2. They don't come with room service, but leather and upholstered beds create a luxurious atmosphere that'll make you want to dial zero on the slight chance of getting breakfast in bed. They're a great choice for home decors that feature strong visual textures.

3. If you find a bed design that catches your eye and would like to see similar or related items, try browsing SimplyBeds.com by brand name using the menu on the left. We carry a wide selection of adult and children's beds by manufacturers such as Hillsdale, American Drew, and Young America by Stanley.

4. Headboards tend to get all of the attention, but keep the foot of the bed in mind as well while you're shopping. A larger or more prominent footboard will literally give the bed a higher profile, which may be desirable if you have an ottoman bench or storage chest at the bed's end.

5. Wood and metal beds - that means beds constructed with both materials, not one or the other - are ideally suited to tying together the decors of transitional bedrooms. A transitional room's use of both traditional and contemporary materials offers a nice mix of warmth and sophistication.

6. Full or double beds are great space savers, but even they can be very prominent when placed in small bedrooms. Consider choosing a low or slatted footboard if your double bed will be taking up much of the available bedroom space.

7. A wood bed is unequivocally the classic choice for any bedroom. Our selection of wood beds includes light, medium, and dark finishes, and woods such as white ash, pine, oak, and mahogany. Use our site-wide search feature to browse by wood type.

8. Wicker beds don't get as much attention as wood or metal, but they're just about perfect for country or rustic-themed bedrooms.

9. For college students or itinerant bohemians who wish to avoid mattress-on-the-floor talks during parental visits, we have an inexpensive solution: bed frames. You can buy one for less than $100.

10. Unless you're an insomniac or workaholic, you're going to spend about 1/3 of your life in bed. With that in mind, choose a bed that will be stylish, comfortable - and yes, maybe even a little indulgent.