A twin XL mattress is ideal as a fit for a single bed used for an adult who is not exactly small. The XL size means that it is extra large, which of course is not exactly large as it is a single mattress. However, an adult should find that their feet do not extend out beyond the length of the bed and get cold.
This is the largest of the smallest size mattress, if that makes sense. A twin mattress is just a single mattress, despite the suggestion that it is somehow two. The usual size for a twin mattress is 39 inches by 75 inches, but the twin XL mattress comes larger. The extra size is usually in length, though there is also a bit extra in width as well.
A great idea for having an easy to make king size bed is to get two twin XL mattresses as well as the beds. Put them together and viola! You have a perfect king size bed at a fraction of the usual cost. It will feel every bit as good as a real king size with all the comfort you would expect as well. No one would ever know the difference either.
This idea is especially appealing if you have a couple of old twin XL mattress beds that you have no further use for. Instead of throwing them out, make a king size bed and save some money for yourself. You will need a mattress bridge or connector so that you don’t fall between the two mattresses, as they will drift apart, but that isn’t a problem and a mattress bridge or connector is easily purchased.
If you only have a twin XL mattress handy, get another and get a king size bed frame. You could set the whole thing up in just a few hours. How much would you save? A lot more than you may think!
If you’d prefer to simply have a single bed, but one that is longer and a bit wider than usual, the twin XL mattress is just right for you. And when you get one with memory foam and a high density foam base, you add a level of luxury that is seldom experienced. Expect nights spent in blissful sleep, effortlessly dreaming away the hours.