An Intro to Short Queen Beds and Their Many Applications

You may not have heard of a short queen bed before, but that doesn’t mean you haven’t seen one! Whether in an RV, a small bedroom, or in an antique bed frame, short queen mattresses sneak their way into a lot of different sleep spots. But what are they? Well, most of the time they’re the width of a standard queen at 60”, but instead of the standard 80” length they’re only 72” or 74” long. This all depends on the custom mattress manufacturer and the needs of the customer, of course, and can vary dramatically. While a short queen memory foam mattress probably isn’t going to work for an NBA player, those of us 6’ and under will do just fine in a short queen bed.  It’s a space-saving mattress solution for these tighter nooks and crannies that we have to work with.

Short queen mattresses for RVs save space without sacrificing comfort

The most common place you’ll see a short queen mattress is in an RV. Why? Well, when you’re dealing with a motor home of 400 square feet or less, every inch counts, and the custom RV mattress is an easy place to cut a corner (literally). Your short queen bed will save about 3.33 square feet of space compared to a standard queen. That leaves you room to walk around the bed without stubbing your toes on the bed frame. You can also frequently find short queen beds with extra space saving solutions. It’s not uncommon for people to order hinged or folding RV mattresses and the short queen is no exception. While you’re already saving space on the size of the mattress, you can also just fold it up and put it away in the morning.

Short queen beds are the perfect solution when you have a small bedroom but need sleep space for two

Another setting in which a short queen bed comes in handy is in the case of tiny houses or tiny apartments. Are you and your partner looking to start the tiny-style life? Or maybe you’re just a resident of Manhattan. A short queen memory foam mattress is going to give you all the space and stretching room of a regular queen, but you can squeeze it into smaller spaces. You can get a short queen bed in any shape or size, but it’s not uncommon for people to have a preference towards memory foam short queen options. This is due to their lighter nature so you’re not having to deal with the weight of moving a coil bed around. Again, these beds are very common for having hinges on them to put away after you wake up.

What to do when that antique bed frame doesn’t fit a regular queen mattress

Antique beds are almost always weird. As a custom mattress-maker, we get a lot of requests for ¾ beds, cut-corner mattresses for antique bed frames, and short full or queen mattresses. People want to be able to sleep comfortably on that heirloom bed frame, but have no idea how to figure it out. The good news is, short queen beds overlap with certain types of ¾ beds. You might have to change the dimensions up a bit – it may not be a “true” short queen mattress, but a custom mattress-maker doesn’t care, because they can make anything!

These aren’t nearly the only places a short queen mattress might be the best solution for a space-conscious, comfy sleep. You could use this type of mattress in a van bed, a yacht bed, a plane bed – virtually anywhere you want to go as wide as possible but think you don’t have the space for a queen-size mattress – think again. If the short queen memory foam bed sounds right for you, you can order one online today.

Bedsheets, mattress protectors and comforters for your custom mattress

Your custom mattress won’t be complete without tailored bedding. Using fitted bedsheets alongside a mattress protector allows you to keep your new customized mattress in great shape and even extend its lifespan. From custom bed linens and comforters to made to order mattress protectors, we have all the bedding accessories you need to transform your bespoke bed into a sleep haven.