A super king is the largest standard mattress size available in Australia, and for homeowners with a genuinely spacious main bedroom, it is tempting to assume bigger is simply better. Buy Super King Mattress in Perth is not just a slightly larger king. It comes with real practical trade offs around room size, bedding, and even how it gets delivered into the house.

For homeowners in Perth considering whether the larger size is justified, it is important to distinguish between what may be necessary and the attraction of buying the largest package available. This article examines how big it actually is, who it is really suitable for and the practical compromises to consider before ordering it.

The Actual Size

A super king measures 203cm x 203cm (a perfect square) and is significantly larger than a king’s 183 x 203cm (20cm wider in total). That is 20cm more of personal space, which seems a minor difference until this is converted into personal sleeping space; 101cm each on a super king versus 91cm each on a king. That is the difference between feeling comfortably spacious and feeling that each person is actually occupying their own half of the bed, as opposed to two people occupying one long sleeping surface.

Who a Super King Actually Suits

Aside from couples who just desire the most space possible, a super king bed also works well in households with small children or pets sharing the bed on a regular basis, where height of the individual(s) sharing the bed requires increased length along with width, or where greater ease of movement due to a health issue or other injury is required for one or both individuals sharing the bed. Its usefulness is less apparent among couples who do not have these particular considerations, as the size often more than doubles the purchase price and is somewhat less space-efficient, but may not be that much more comfortable than a king.

The Practical Trade-Offs Worth Knowing

A super king will require significantly more room to function effectively-this is not just for the bed itself, but to allow for space to walk around it, clearance for wardrobe and door openings and furniture like bedside tables that must still be accommodated. A bedroom smaller than about 4m x 4m may tend to feel small with a super king in it. Bedding should also be taken into consideration: super king sheets, quilt covers and doonas are a different size to king, usually more expensive and not as readily available as more common sizes. Make sure delivery access is checked-you may have trouble fitting a mattress of this size down long hallways, stairwells or through the small doorframes of Perth’s older homes.

Planning the Room Before Ordering

Before ordering a super king, consider measuring the whole room rather than the intended 150 x 200cm sleeping area. Leave at least 60-70cm per side for easy access and check the wardrobe and doors can still open without unpinning the bed in its final position. For larger frames check with the relevant delivery service to determine whether they will be able to navigate a super king into your house.

Super King vs King: Quick Comparison

• King (183 x 203cm): roughly 91cm per person, suits most larger bedrooms without dominating the room.
• Super King (203 x 203cm): roughly 101cm per person, best reserved for genuinely spacious main bedrooms.
• Measure both the room and the access path, including doorways, stairs, and hallway width, before ordering.
• Factor in bedding costs and availability, since super king linen is less common and typically pricier.

Furnishing a Room Around a Super King

Having the super king bed and its frame is just the beginning, generally you will also need furniture such as larger bedside tables, longer curtains or blinds if the bed is positioned near the window, and sufficient wall space on either side so it doesn’t seem unbalanced in appearance. If a rug is to be used it will usually need to be oversized on at least two sides of the bed so it doesn’t look under-sized. This isn’t rocket science, but it is something to remember to include in your planning and overall budget, as often the other furnishings will tend to increase in size in keeping with the super king rather than staying the same.

Weighing Cost Against the Comfort Benefit

A super king usually costs significantly more than a king in all of the ensemble, base, frame and bedding because they are all a lower-volume size and less likely to be made. For a couple with no particular practical reason for the additional space, that extra cost often obtains a comfort enhancement that is noticeable but not astronomical when compared with a well-selected king mattress. The equation alters greatly for families who persistently co-sleep with children because the additional width can be the difference between a comfortable night for all and someone being regularly rolled to the edge of the bed.

Alternatives Worth Considering Before Committing

If it sounds tempting but a super king looks like too much bed for the space available or the extra cost involved, a standard king mattress with a slightly firmer edge support system will often take some of the benefit without the extra room taken up. Other alternatives a few families have tried with some success are two king single mattresses positioned side by side on a common base, which effectively creates a super king sized sleeping surface while permitting each individual to select their own firmness preference independently. This is an option that is more suitable for two partners with genuinely incompatible firmness preferences than a single super king ever will be.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much bigger is a super king than a king?

A super king has 20cm more width than a king but is the same length. This results in an extra 10cm of width per person when shared by two adults.

What size room does a super king need?

A rough minimum of a bedroom of size 4m x 4m or more for comfortable walking space around the bed and room for other furniture such as wardrobes and bedside tables.

Is super king bedding hard to find?

Less frequently stocked than king or queen linen, it also tends to be more expensive, as it is a smaller volume size and always requires checking whether they are available before assuming standard king linen are going to fit!

Can a super king mattress fit through a standard doorway?

The majority of super king mattresses are flexible and can be squeezed through standard doorways. However the base and frame are not and may be more difficult to squeeze through narrow stairwells or hallway corners especially in an older property. It is worth checking access before ordering.

Would you say a super king is a luxury for two adults with no children and no pets?

It is not necessarily overkill, but it is good to be honest about whether the extra space is actually required or if it just appeals to a person’s desire for space. The king mattress offers the vast majority of the comfort advantages at a lot less expense and considerably less practical issues for couples that are not seeking the largest possible size.

Conclusion

A super king genuinely earns its size for families who co-sleep, taller sleepers who need the extra length, or anyone with a specific practical reason for more room. For couples without those needs, a king often delivers most of the comfort benefits without the room size, bedding availability, and delivery access complications that come with going bigger.

Homeowners weighing up the two sizes can compare a king and super king side by side at Bedworld, a Bed Shop Osborne Park with both sizes set up in the showroom to help judge whether the extra size is genuinely needed.