Enjoying the Benefits of Oversized Bedding

Selecting oversized bedding may be the secret to a great night’s sleep because using ideal-sized bedding can help you fall and stay asleep. Let’s look at what oversized bedding is, the benefits of oversized bedding, and some of the oversized bedding options you can use.

What Is Oversized Bedding?

Oversized bedding is any piece of bedding that’s larger than usual. Twin, full, queen, and king beds all have standard measurements. Creating oversized bedding involves adding a couple of inches to the standard measurements for sheets and bedspreads designed for each bed size. For example, a standard king bed is 76” by 80”, and an oversized king or California king quilt is 108” wide and 98” long. 

What Are the Benefits of Oversized Bedding?

Oversized bedding offers specific benefits for people with varying needs.

Benefits of Oversized Bedding for Those Who Toss and Turn

Some people can’t seem to stay still while asleep. They toss and turn throughout the night. Sometimes, they get tangled in their bedding, which can cause discomfort. Using oversized bedding can prevent you from tangling yourself in your bedding because it’s less likely you’ll turn against the end of your sheet or comforter. 

People who toss and turn may also shift to a position that leaves their back or leg outside their bedding. Since the human body is susceptible to temperature changes during the sleep cycle, sudden exposure to cold air can wake you up. Using oversized flat sheets and bed comforters can help you stay under the covers, even if you shift positions frequently while you sleep.

Benefits of Oversized Bedding for Couples

Couples sharing a bed may face conflict if one partner hogs the bedding. It’s hard to get mad at a partner who’s pulling covers off you while they toss and turn during their sleep. However, although they aren’t leaving you without bedding intentionally, they are affecting your ability to regulate your body temperature while sleeping and stay comfortable. Using oversized king bedding is a fantastic solution because it provides maximum coverage for both of you and makes it much harder for either person to pull the bedding off their partner. 

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Benefits of Oversized Bedding for Parents With Young Children

Young children often wake up upset from a bad dream or feeling lonely. When that happens, they crawl into bed with their parents in the middle of the night. Using oversized bedding ensures everyone stays covered, even if your child is snuggling up with you at night.

Benefits of Oversized Bedding for People With Pets

People don’t just share beds with their partners or children. In the U.S., 46% of people share their bed with one or more pets. A dog sprawled out on your comforter can affect how much bedding you can wrap around you, but if you have oversized bedding, you won’t have to worry about a fur baby that’s a bed hog. 

Benefits of Oversized Bedding for Large Beds and Mattresses

Many people opt for queen or king-sized beds to give them extra sleep space. Investing in a larger bed keeps couples from feeling like they’re sleeping on top of each other, and it leaves extra room for children and pets. Using an oversized king gives you extra bedding to accommodate extra bodies and partners or children that toss and turn.

Even if you have a full or queen-sized bed, you may need oversized bedding to accommodate your mattress. Some mattresses are thicker, and many people put mattress protectors or toppers on their mattresses to prevent stains, extend the life of their mattress, or alter the firmness of their sleep space. Even thin mattress protectors take up extra space, which can cause the pockets to slip off your mattress’s corners when you’re sleeping. When this happens, you may have a foot lying on a different material and a bunched-up flat sheet between your feet, which can be disruptive. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) affects approximately 15% of Americans. Investing in deep pocket sheets and a Khari or Vilano oversized quilt set is an effective way to stay covered at night. It prevents sensory changes that could undermine a person with SPD’s ability to sleep.

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What Is an Oversized Comforter? How Does It Compare to Quilts and Duvets?

Comforters, quilts, and duvets are different types of bedspreads. They’re thicker than sheets and provide extra warmth while you’re sleeping.

Comforters and quilts are one-piece bedspreads; duvets have two pieces. Comforters are also thicker than quilts. Whether you choose an oversized comforter, quilt, or duvet cover will depend on how thick you want your bedspread to be. 

Oversized bed comforters, quilt sets, and duvet covers may be designed as oversized options for specific bed sizes. Some people also buy the next size up to get the benefits of oversized bedding. For example, someone with a queen-sized bed may opt for a king-sized comforter.

Oversized Flat Sheets 

Oversized sheets are larger than standard bedding sizes, ensuring you have plenty of coverage. Investing in quality Vilano oversized flat sheets is a great option because you’ll have flat sheets that match the dimensions of your oversized comforter and won’t have to worry about losing your sheets to extra bedtime companions or a partner who steals the bedding.

Getting the Sleep You Need With Oversized Bedding

Getting enough sleep at night is essential, but many people struggle to get this. Using oversized bedding could solve the issues undermining your ability to sleep and ensure you can rest when it’s time to turn out the lights. 

Sources:

Is Fido a bed hog or a cuddle buddy? Almost half of Americans sleep with pets. (2022). 

Lucchesi, E. (2022). The Controversial Condition of Sensory Processing Disorder. 

Rae, H. (2024). Mattress Size Charts & Bed Dimensions.