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While,surfing, on the internet, you stumble upon a fabulous vintage quilt, bedspread , or a set of linen sheets, that would enhance a room in your home, but you wonder.
"Will these linens fit my bed and mattress? " The following chart may help, get you started or give you The following chart may help, get you started or give you
new ideas, to have a one of a kind look.
Twin 39" x 75" (also known as single)
Double... 54" x 75" (also known as full) Double beds are only 15" wider than a Twin bed, but just as long
Queen bed... 60" x 80" Queen Beds are 6" wider and 5" longer, than a Double bed..
King... 76" x 80" The King Mattress is about 16" wider than a Queen bed. Both are about 80" long.
Most beds have a 21” drop, so you have to add 42” to the size. , ..A queen bed has a mattress width of 60 inches plus a 21 inch drop on EACH side, that would be 60 inches 42 inches. A total of 102 inches. Please note..The new mattresses may have a drop as much as 24", so add accordingly...
With many linens, you do not have to be exact, close is good, but there should have at least a 10 inch drop on each side. Most vintage sheets are top sheets, adding a purchased fitted sheet, will give you a set. The romantic charm of vintage linens will enhance a room, and at the same time, decorating with vintage lines, is recycling at its best.
Guide created: 06/08/08 (updated 07/29/09)
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