Bed sizes
#1
Bed sizes
Hi,
we're just getting round to packing up the house (fingers crossed for PR in the next month ) and have been trying to decide what to bring. Our beds are very old but the bed linen isn't. Someone said that bed sizes are different in NZ. If I bring duvet covers and sheets, will they fit?
Also what do you all suggest? Bring loads or get rid of all the rubbish before we leave? I am a compulsive hoarder so this could be just the incentive I need to declutter!
Jo
we're just getting round to packing up the house (fingers crossed for PR in the next month ) and have been trying to decide what to bring. Our beds are very old but the bed linen isn't. Someone said that bed sizes are different in NZ. If I bring duvet covers and sheets, will they fit?
Also what do you all suggest? Bring loads or get rid of all the rubbish before we leave? I am a compulsive hoarder so this could be just the incentive I need to declutter!
Jo
#2
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,813
Re: Bed sizes
Bringing your bed linens is a good idea.
Also, yeah, get rid of the clutter. My general rule is if I haven't worn something in a year, out it goes. If I haven't used something in a year, out it goes. Less to pack and less to unpack. Don't let your possessions own you.
Yeah, I know. If you wanted a sermon you'd go to church.
Also, yeah, get rid of the clutter. My general rule is if I haven't worn something in a year, out it goes. If I haven't used something in a year, out it goes. Less to pack and less to unpack. Don't let your possessions own you.
Yeah, I know. If you wanted a sermon you'd go to church.
#3
Re: Bed sizes
Hi,
we're just getting round to packing up the house (fingers crossed for PR in the next month ) and have been trying to decide what to bring. Our beds are very old but the bed linen isn't. Someone said that bed sizes are different in NZ. If I bring duvet covers and sheets, will they fit?
Also what do you all suggest? Bring loads or get rid of all the rubbish before we leave? I am a compulsive hoarder so this could be just the incentive I need to declutter!
Jo
we're just getting round to packing up the house (fingers crossed for PR in the next month ) and have been trying to decide what to bring. Our beds are very old but the bed linen isn't. Someone said that bed sizes are different in NZ. If I bring duvet covers and sheets, will they fit?
Also what do you all suggest? Bring loads or get rid of all the rubbish before we leave? I am a compulsive hoarder so this could be just the incentive I need to declutter!
Jo
Bedding comes as queen or king size. Most beds are king size.
#5
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Joined: Nov 2005
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Posts: 268
Re: Bed sizes
The bed sizes are different:
Single - 3'0" x 6'2"/920 x 1880mm (UK 3'x 6ft 3"/900 X 1900 mm)
Single XL - 3'0" x 6'8" /920 x 2030mm
King Single - 3'6" x 6'8" /1070 x 2030mm
Double - 4'6" x 6'2"/1350 x 1880mm (UK 4 ft 6 in x 6ft 3in/1350x 1900 mm)
Queen - 5'0" x 6'8"/1500 x 2030mm
King - 5'6" x 6'8"/1650 x 2030mm (UK 5'x 6' 6"/1500 x 2000 mm)
Super King - 6'0" x 6'8"/1830 x 2030mm (UK 6' x 6' 6" 1830 x 2000 mm)
Single - 3'0" x 6'2"/920 x 1880mm (UK 3'x 6ft 3"/900 X 1900 mm)
Single XL - 3'0" x 6'8" /920 x 2030mm
King Single - 3'6" x 6'8" /1070 x 2030mm
Double - 4'6" x 6'2"/1350 x 1880mm (UK 4 ft 6 in x 6ft 3in/1350x 1900 mm)
Queen - 5'0" x 6'8"/1500 x 2030mm
King - 5'6" x 6'8"/1650 x 2030mm (UK 5'x 6' 6"/1500 x 2000 mm)
Super King - 6'0" x 6'8"/1830 x 2030mm (UK 6' x 6' 6" 1830 x 2000 mm)
#7
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Joined: Jul 2007
Location: Miramar - Wellington
Posts: 116
Re: Bed sizes
Agree with Boopy, bring your bed linen!
I wish we had brought more duvets for people staying over. I bought a couple whilst over here and they are not ideal! Might get my son to bring one back from the UK next year
I think our best investment has to be the electric blanket. It got to a point that I was dreading going to bed on an evening as it was sooo cold under the duvet (good UK duvet too). Took me a while to warm my cold toes up on my partner. Don't need to now though
I wish we had brought more duvets for people staying over. I bought a couple whilst over here and they are not ideal! Might get my son to bring one back from the UK next year
I think our best investment has to be the electric blanket. It got to a point that I was dreading going to bed on an evening as it was sooo cold under the duvet (good UK duvet too). Took me a while to warm my cold toes up on my partner. Don't need to now though
#8
Re: Bed sizes
Agree with Boopy, bring your bed linen!
I wish we had brought more duvets for people staying over. I bought a couple whilst over here and they are not ideal! Might get my son to bring one back from the UK next year
I think our best investment has to be the electric blanket. It got to a point that I was dreading going to bed on an evening as it was sooo cold under the duvet (good UK duvet too). Took me a while to warm my cold toes up on my partner. Don't need to now though
I wish we had brought more duvets for people staying over. I bought a couple whilst over here and they are not ideal! Might get my son to bring one back from the UK next year
I think our best investment has to be the electric blanket. It got to a point that I was dreading going to bed on an evening as it was sooo cold under the duvet (good UK duvet too). Took me a while to warm my cold toes up on my partner. Don't need to now though
#9
Re: Bed sizes
Agree with Boopy, bring your bed linen!
I wish we had brought more duvets for people staying over. I bought a couple whilst over here and they are not ideal! Might get my son to bring one back from the UK next year
I think our best investment has to be the electric blanket. It got to a point that I was dreading going to bed on an evening as it was sooo cold under the duvet (good UK duvet too). Took me a while to warm my cold toes up on my partner. Don't need to now though
I wish we had brought more duvets for people staying over. I bought a couple whilst over here and they are not ideal! Might get my son to bring one back from the UK next year
I think our best investment has to be the electric blanket. It got to a point that I was dreading going to bed on an evening as it was sooo cold under the duvet (good UK duvet too). Took me a while to warm my cold toes up on my partner. Don't need to now though
As for the electric blanket.... I'd never used one before but now its just the best thing in the world!! lol I just love getting into bed now.... its all toasty and warm.
#10
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Re: Bed sizes
The cheaper end of bed linen here is practically see through and would make good net curtains! I've never seen anything like it!
The expensive end of bedlinen is what you'd expect to buy in any medium priced store in the UK.
Bring your bedlinen - even if you don't want it, you'll make a bomb selling it on TradeMe.
The expensive end of bedlinen is what you'd expect to buy in any medium priced store in the UK.
Bring your bedlinen - even if you don't want it, you'll make a bomb selling it on TradeMe.