When it comes to mattresses, most makes and models simply don’t offer that support and square footage needed to help someone over six feet (let alone seven!) sleep comfortably.
Sure, you might be able to make do with a Queen, California King, or even a Twin XL, but don’t sell yourself short (pun intended).
Bigger sometimes really is better, and if there’s one thing Texas is known for, it’s going BIG.
Despite the name, this bed doesn’t actually come from the Lone Star State, but it does boast a size suitable for the tallest of Texans.
-80 inches wide (203.2 CM)
-98 inches long (248.92 CM)
12’ x 14’ is ideal to provide ample space around the bed
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Ranking as the second-largest bed (in terms of length), the Texas King Bed offers a great combination of size, form, and function.
Although a bit narrower than other mattresses made for tall people, some consumers prefer the streamlined shape, making it easier to accommodate in smaller spaces.
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The “Everest” of mattresses, the Alaskan King bed gets the gold medal for sheer size, ranking as the largest (non-custom made) bed on the market.
Clocking in at an impressive 9’ x 9’ (nine by nine foot) in size, this bed is as wide as it is tall.
-108 inches wide (274.32 CM)
-108” inches long (274.32 CM)
16’ x 16’ is the suggested size to allow for ample space around the bed.
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As the Alaskan King’s smaller (yet still spacious) cousin, the Alberta King Mattress boasts a massive 8’ x 8’ space to sprawl out on.
The bed’s non-standard design and size is often ideal for tall ladies and gentlemen requiring a bit more legroom, but who don’t quite have the space for an Alaskan.
-96 inches wide (243.84 CM)
-96” inches long (243.84 CM)
14’ x 14’ is the suggested size to allow for ample space around the bed.
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The smallest of the litter of mattress giants, the Wyoming King bed comes in as the smallest of the oversized mattresses for tall people.
As long as a California King but one full foot wider, this mattress might just be the ideal option for tall individuals with a smaller room size to work with!
-84 inches wide (213.36 CM)
-84 inches long (213.36 CM)
12’ x 12’ is the minimum suggested size to allow for ample space around the bed.
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“Size Matters” isn’t just a cliché when you’re tall, it’s a necessity. Don’t let another mattress company pitch you on “traditionally” sized mattresses not made specifically for tall people.
The sizes in this guide might not be available in your average mattress store, but Mattress Insider isn’t average, and we would never leave you — or your feet — hanging.
Maintaining good sleeping posture throughout the night is extremely important. But without adequate support, your mattress will end up sinking like the Titanic — reducing not only comfort, but throwing your body out of whack in the process.
But that also means you need a bed with adequate support to ensure your spine and major joints are comfortably kept in proper alignment regardless of how you sleep. Whether that be on your back, your side, your stomach, or even down.
Support is one thing. Comfort is another.
For example, some beds will provide adequate support to keep your joints in alignment, but still not offer comfort features that gently embrace your body and help you get the best night’s possible.
However, comfort can be tricky as well.
With a larger frame, you likely require a very different combination of comfort features, foam densities, and more, than a smaller and lighter body would.
If none of the sizes listed above will work for you, then there’s always the option to have your own custom mattress made!
And opposite of what most people think, this option is generally quite affordable — you just have to know where to look.
As you’ve likely already experienced, many manufacturers and stores don’t exactly cater to the vertically endowed.
For those who are tall, big, or big and tall, this often means endless searching online and in person, or paying extortionist prices for something custom made.
Here at Mattress Insider, we believe that everyone deserves a good night’s sleep — no matter their height.
Unlike traditional mattress stores, we carry a full line of oversized beds perfect for even the tallest of the bunch.
Our mattresses are made to the highest standards using innovative sleep technology, cutting edge support systems, and comfort materials engineered to help you get your best night’s rest in so long you can’t even remember.
Our team of real people is here to help!
Beyond California Kings, there are tons of oversized options including Texas Kings, Alberta Kings, Wyoming Kings, and the biggest of all, the Alaskan King.
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