A king size comforter, also called a duvet, is used for warmth and/or decoration. It is the top-most layer of bedding, placed above the sheet and blankets and provides insulation, helping maintain your body temperature as you sleep. A king size comforter can simply be decorative, provide a little warmth, or ensure a great amount of warmth, depending on your needs.

There are two styles of King mattresses available in the United States: King and California King. A King mattress (also called Eastern King) is 78 by 80 inches, while a California King measures 72 by 84 inches. Despite the differences in mattress sizes, most manufacturers of king size comforters offer only one size, which generally measures 110 by 96 inches. Some manufacturers produce oversized comforters to provide extra coverage. Read the rest of this entry

If you wanted are in the market for a new king size comforter, I have news for you, not all beds of this type have the same dimensions. That means not all comforters will have the same dimensions either. When purchasing a comforter for your bed you will want to make sure that you get the one that has the right dimensions or you will not be able to use the comforter you purchase.

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Yes, this bed does come in two very different dimensions. The mattress can really differ by as much as 8 inches. That can really make a huge difference in selecting just the right comforter for your bed. So when you shop you want to make sure you get the correct dimensions. Read the rest of this entry