PlushBeds Pillow

The organic PlushbBeds Pillow is adjustable, which is ideal for every sleeping position
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So, you’ve invested in a King size mattress. Now you might be wondering how to stack pillows in a formation that’s functional and beautiful. But worry not, this article will teach you about the right number of pillows for a King mattress. We also share five interior-designer-worthy King bed pillow arrangements and tips for choosing your arrangement based on the headboard, room size and more.
Technically, a King size bed requires just two sleeping pillows, assuming it’s accommodating a couple each night. If you sleep alone in a King size bed, you need just one sleeping pillow.
That being said, a King size bed looks plain and even a little odd without the addition of Euro pillows with shams, standard pillows with decorative shams and decorative throw pillows, like boudoirs and bolsters. While a Queen size bed can look nice with two Euros, a couple of standard shams, and some accent pillows, the sheer width of a King size mattress causes it to look empty when it’s only outfitted with sheets, a duvet or comforter and a couple of pillows.
To make the most out of your King bed, we recommend choosing a pillow formation that’s more robust rather than simply tossing one or two standard pillows on the mattress. Check out our pillow size guide to know more.
Number of Sleeping Pillows | Number of Decorative Pillows | |
Twin | 1 | 3-4 |
Twin XL | 1 | 3-4 |
Full | 1-2 | 3-5 |
Queen | 2 | 5-8 |
King | 2 | 7-9 |
California King | 2 | 7-9 |
If styling and decorating doesn’t come naturally to you, you’re not alone. Thankfully, there are tried and true bed pillow arrangement formulas to make it easier for you to create a cozy, aesthetically pleasing formation on your King size mattress. Here are few of our favorite King bed pillow arrangements:
A King size mattress traditionally measures 76” x 80”, making it 16” wider than a Queen size mattress. It’s an excellent mattress choice for couples who need more space than a Queen bed provides. King beds are usually seen in master bedrooms and large hotel rooms. Keep in mind that King size bed frames are even larger than King mattresses, measuring at least 80” x 85”. For more information about mattress sizes, see our mattress size guide.
Mattress Size | Standard Width and Length |
Twin | 39” x 75” |
Twin XL | 39” x 80” |
Full | 54” x 75” |
Full XL | 54” x 80” |
Queen | 60” x 80” |
King | 76” x 80” |
California King | 72” x 84” |
Before you choose an arrangement and take to ordering and stacking pillows, there are a few things to consider that will ensure you choose the best style for you.
When it comes to decorative pillow inserts and shams, there’s really no right or wrong as long as the pieces fit your personal preferences and have a quality you can rest easy with (no pun intended). However, choosing the correct sleeping pillow is nearly as essential as choosing the best mattress for your body type and sleeping position. Here’s a list of the benefits and risks of choosing the right pillow to sleep on:
Pillows fall into a few categories, including sleeping pillows, decorative pillows and special needs pillows. Sleeping pillows are designed to be the primary pillow that you place your head and neck on throughout the night. They can be made from a wide variety of materials, which include the following:
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The organic PlushbBeds Pillow is adjustable, which is ideal for every sleeping position
The Puffy pillow is a medium-firm pillow with a shredded memory foam fill. You can adjust the loft by adding and removing the fill, so it works for all three sleeping positions. Hot sleepers may have an issue with how the foam holds on to heat.
The Brooklyn Bedding Talalay Latex Pillow is a latex pillow available in high and low loft.