How to choose the size of your sheets?
Choosing the right size for your bed sheets is not just an aesthetic question: it is also an element that guarantees your comfort and that of your loved ones while you sleep. Since sheet sizes naturally vary with the dimensions of your bed, here is our detailed guide to making the right choice.
Guide: the size of sheets for a single bed
The ideal bedding set for a 90 x 190 cm bed
The 90 x 190 cm bed is the standard model for one person, although it is also possible to find, more rarely, variations of this size: in 90 x 200 or 90 x 190, for example.
When the time comes to choose a flat sheet for a single bed, whether it is 90 x 190, 80 x 200 cm or 80 x 190 cm, we recommend that you opt for a model measuring 180 x 290 cm.
The fitted sheet, for its part, must be chosen according to the precise measurement of your mattress: pay particular attention to the depth of the cups of the fitted sheet. We recommend that you opt for a model whose cups always measure 5 centimeters more than the thickness of the destination mattress.
When choosing your duvet cover, refer to the size of your duvet: the dimensions must then be exactly the same. As a general rule, duvets for a single bed measure 140 x 200 cm.
What size sheets for a 120 x 190 cm bed?
Slightly more spacious than its 90 x 190 cm single bed counterpart, the 120 x 190 cm bed is particularly easy to dress.
The ideal flat sheet for this type of bed measures 180 x 290 cm and we recommend that you choose, here too, a fitted sheet measuring exactly the size of your mattress. The ideal duvet cover, for its part, will measure 200 x 200 cm, the recommended size for a duvet suitable for a bed of these dimensions.
The perfect size of sheets for a double bed
What size sheets for a 140 x 190 cm bed?
The bed measuring 140 x 190 cm (or 200 cm, depending) is considered the smallest double bed. However, it is widely used in many homes!
To choose the right size of sheets for a 140 x 190 cm bed, we recommend that you choose a flat sheet measuring 240 x 300 cm. Here again, the same rule applies regarding the choice of fitted sheet: opt for a 140 x 190 model (or x 200, depending on the size of your mattress).
The choice of duvet cover, for its part, will once again be based on the dimensions of your duvet. For a bed measuring 140 x 190 cm or 140 x 200 cm, it is usually recommended to opt for a duvet and a cover measuring between 200 x 200 cm and 220 x 240 cm, depending on your preferences and the desired effect (falling or more fitted).
Choose the right size of sheets for a 160 x 200 cm bed
The bed measuring 160 x 200 cm, also called “Queen Size”, is an ideal model for those looking for a certain nighttime comfort, without wishing to opt for very large bedding models.
The flat sheet for a double bed 160 x 200 cm should measure 240 x 300 cm to perfectly adapt to the dimensions of your bedding. When choosing your fitted sheet, choose a model the same size as your mattress, without forgetting to add 5 cm to the size of the cap, for greater everyday practicality. The ideal duvet cover, for its part, will be chosen according to the size of the duvet, which we prefer in 260 x 240 cm, in order to benefit from a nice fall on the sides, although a 220 x 240 model is also perfectly suitable.
Our advice for choosing the right size sheets for a 180 x 200 cm bed
The king size bed, measuring 180 x 200 cm, is a real must-have for sleepers looking for absolute comfort. If its generous measurements may leave you worried about not finding suitable bed sheets, here is some useful information to remember, which will help you make the right choice.
The ideal size of sheets for a 180 x 200 cm bed is at least 280 x 300 cm, although it is entirely possible to opt for a model of flat sheets measuring 300 x 320 cm, in order to benefit from a looser drape. The fitted sheet, for its part, must again measure the same size as your mattress. Finally, the ideal duvet for a 180 x 200 cm bed is 240 x 260 cm, but you can, if you wish, choose a more generous model.
What size sheets should I choose for very large beds?
Although rather rare, very large beds also deserve an adornment to match them.
Which sheets to choose for a 200 x 200 cm bed?
Although square beds are not commonplace, it is still useful to consider the ideal dimensions for their sets. Here are our recommendations:
- Flat sheets: 300 x 320 cm
- Fitted sheet: 200 x 200 cm
- Duvet cover: 240 x 280 cm.
The perfect sheets for a 240 x 260 cm bed
Here is the information to remember when choosing perfectly suitable sheets:
- Flat sheets: 270 x 300 cm
- Fitted sheet: 240 x 260 cm
- Duvet cover: 240 x 280 cm
You now have all the cards you need to choose the size of your sheets according to the dimensions of your bed. Of course, don't forget to opt for good quality sheets. cotton gauze, in percale cotton or even in washed linen, to guarantee you optimal comfort in all seasons.
