If you want a good night's sleep and an elegant bedroom, you must choose bedding that works with your bed. Perhaps you have never paid attention to the standards that govern the choice of a cutting board or a broom handle. Don't be fooled into buying the wrong mattress size by ignoring our useful advice!
Bedding set for 2 people
For some time, the conventional dimensions of a double bed have been 140 by 190 centimeters. The French male and female populations have both increased significantly over the last twenty years.
Furthermore, nowadays, people want even more space and comfort when sleeping in a double bed, which is why manufacturers propose larger models such as queen size (160 x 200 cm), king size (180 x 200 cm) and large square mattress. (200 x 200 cm).
You can use the measurements provided here to get the perfect bedding set for 2 people. Indeed, the duvet cover is not chosen according to the mattress size like the fitted sheet.
The latter must hang over the sides of the bed so that two people can stay nice and warm all night; consequently, the cover must be longer than the mattress. The same goes for flat sheets, which you will want to tuck and then reorganize under the skirt for both esthetic and functional reasons.
The option of a scarf
We just told you above, but the duvet cover must correspond to the exact dimensions of your mattress. So, if your room has a bed of 140 by 190 inches, you must choose a pillow cover of the same dimensions.
This means that if the mattress measures 140 inches by 200 inches, the duvet cover will be the same size. Go for a 160 by 200 centimeter fitted sheet for a 160 by 200 centimeter mattress.
Select a fitted sheet of the appropriate size for a 180 x 200 cm mattress. Choose a 200 by 200 centimeter fitted sheet for a 200 by 200 centimeter bed. You probably already know that pillowcases come in a variety of different widths (the part that attaches to the corners). Find a fitted sheet with suitable pockets (they can go up to 50 cm) if your mattress is very thick or if you have a mattress topper.
Choose a knife handle
Standard sized duvets are available in three different dimensions on the market: 200x200 cm, 240x220 cm and 260x240 cm. Your decision will be influenced not only by the size of your bed (you want to have enough room for an overhang on both sides) but also by the relative circumference of you and your partner (if you move around at night, take a larger duvet ).
Your chopper cover will include the exact measurements of your chopper. Choose a 200x200cm duvet pillowcase for a typical 140x190cm bed, or a 240x220cm one if one of the partners in the relationship is very active or tall. The available duvet cover sizes for a 160" × 200" bed are 240" x 200" and 260" x 240". You should opt for a 260 x 240 inch duvet mattress cover for a 180 x 200 inch bed.
Selection criteria for flat tears
Your bed must be square, with a limit around the duvet and a correct repositioning of the duvet cover on your pelvic region. This is why you need a sheet whose dimensions are much larger than those of your mattress.
A 240x300 inch flat sheet will be necessary for a 140x190 inch double bed. Opt for a 240 x 300 (or 270 x 300) draped sheet for a 160 x 200 (or 140 x 190) bed. Finally, if you are looking for a 270x300 flat sheet for a 180x200 centimeter bed, turn your attention here.
