{"id":28396,"date":"2024-09-07T07:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T11:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/go-big-with-a-california-king"},"modified":"2024-09-18T10:25:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T14:25:09","slug":"go-big-with-a-california-king","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/go-big-with-a-california-king","title":{"rendered":"California King Mattress, the Choice of Celebrities, Athletes & Maybe You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

California dreamin\u2019 is within reach when you opt for a royally sized mattress<\/h2>\n

\"\"There\u2019s only one thing better than a spacious king size bed<\/a> \u2013 an even bigger bed. A California King mattress ups the King by being 4 inches longer, making it the longest mattress\u2013a whopping 84\u201d long\u2013you can get without going the custom-made route. It\u2019s a favorite among professional athletes, especially basketball players, and celebrities alike.<\/p>\n

You may recall that superstar Rihanna sang about her California King in her 2011 hit, \u201cCalifornia King Bed.\u201d She lamented, \u201cIn this California King bed, we’re 10,000 miles apart.\u201d That\u2019s not true. Sleepers can stretch out over 72\u201d in length, but twosomes will be a bit closer widthwise since a California King is 4\u201d narrower than a regular king mattress (sometimes called an Eastern King). But let\u2019s not the facts get in the way of a catchy song\u2026<\/p>\n

For tall types with big bedrooms\u00a0<\/a>to fill, a California King mattress is an ideal choice. You can\u2019t be too shocked when you learn that its origins can be traced back to California\u2013but how did it all begin? One tale says that it was stars from the silver screen of the 1920\u2019s and 1930\u2019s, demanding more space for all that glamorous lounging in silk pajamas. While reading scripts in bed with an assistant to pour martinis, of course.<\/p>\n

Others say the sinful 1960\u2019s were to blame. A Los Angeles-based furniture company started making them at the request of its celebrity clientele who wanted bragging rights for owning the biggest bed on the market. Its success led to it being rolled out to a mass market.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a shakily sourced story about a man named David Bergeson from Concord, Calif. He allegedly had unusually long legs that dangled off the end of a regular king. He also had equally unusually short arms that made it difficult for him to reach over to snuggle his wife. Clearly something had to be done so he asked a bed maker to create something that would support and strengthen his marriage.<\/p>\n

Whatever anecdote you\u2019d like to buy into is up to you. We can tell you with certainty that California King mattresses\u00a0<\/a>have always had a sexy image. They make regular appearances in racy romantic novels, which might have fanned the flames of passion for the giant beds.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to have this sexy bit of west-coast royalty in your bedroom<\/a>, here\u2019s what you should know before you buy.<\/p>\n

6 things to know before you buy a California King mattress<\/h2>\n

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  1. Make sure you can get it into your house<\/strong>. Want to see homeowners cry? Watch them as the truck disappears with their brand new California King mattress because the delivery guys couldn\u2019t twist and turn it to make it fit up the stairs and into their bedroom. Measure, measure, measure\u2013<\/a>doors, entryways and staircases to ensure there\u2019s ample room.<\/li>\n
  2. \"RestonicCheck to see if you\u2019ve got the real estate<\/strong>. A California King may look good in theory, but you\u2019ll have to measure floor space<\/a> You\u2019ll need at least 2 feet of space on all 3 sides of your mattress, so that you can walk around it easily and change sheets without whacking your elbows on the wall. If the shape of the room is longer than it is wide, a California King could work since it is not as wide as a regular king.<\/li>\n
  3. Be prepared to make a \u2018split\u2019 decision<\/strong>. Let\u2019s say it\u2019s a good news\/bad news scenario and your California King mattress can be squished and bent to get into your house, but the box spring can\u2019t because of its rigid nature. You may be able to order a split box spring, which has two parts to it and makes it easily to maneuver.<\/li>\n
  4. Go sheet hunting before your bed arrives<\/strong>. Your local big-box store may not stock sheets that will suit this size of mattress. A better bet is to go to a specialty linens store or source them online.<\/li>\n
  5. Choose the right headboard<\/strong>. No news flash here, but a California King is big, so you\u2019ll need to think about getting a headboard of a suitable scale. If it\u2019s too flimsy and small, it will look weirdly out of place. Go big, go bold and make it the centerpiece of your bedroom by commanding attention with a great design. Think upholstered, think wide wood planks or a one solid piece. This isn\u2019t the time to be dainty.<\/li>\n
  6. Understand the value of size<\/strong>. A California King isn\u2019t the cheapest option to furnish your bedroom. A big bed naturally carries a larger price tag. It\u2019s not the type of bed you\u2019d put into a spare bedroom\u2013unless you\u2019re already sleeping on one. Make sure you\u2019ve got money in your budget to buy sheets, pillows, duvets and blankets, which will all cost more.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Rest well & wake up ready to go!<\/h2>\n

    Better sleep gives rise to better mornings, bringing your goals into focus and dreams within reach. Hungry for more sleep info? Dig into these posts:<\/p>\n