King vs. Super King: Why You Need “Oversized” Bedding

“Tired of fighting for the covers at 2 AM? The problem might not be your partner—it might be your quilt size.

For many homeowners, purchasing a luxury bedding set can be an extremely frustrating experience, in that you have purchased a quality deep-pocket pillow mattress, and you find that the actual length of the luxury duvet is significantly shorter than the length of the mattress, leaving the exposed ends of the mattress vulnerable and your feet cold.

The size of your bed does matter when creating an actual bedroom sanctuary, but in the case of oversized king-sized quilts, the benefits of owning one are not just nice to have – they are an absolute necessity.

Amity Home is one of the few brands that offer ‘Super King‘ or ‘Oversized King‘.

The Scale of Sophistication: King vs. Super King

Most mattresses of a standard size in North America have a max width of 76″, which means that the King/California King size mattress will be 108″, which is 4″ wider than a high-profile mattress.

The King/California King mattress offers a “standard width” and a “standard length” for bedding, but it does not allow you to achieve the correct architectural scale for your designer bedroom.

Additionally, Luxury oversized bedding is made to fit the scale of a designer bedroom, unlike the standard King and California King mattress sizes. An example of luxury oversized bedding is Amity Home “Super King” bedding.

The “Super King” bedding measures a max width of 115″ or greater. The additional “drop” allows the opportunity for a bed to become a work of textile art rather than just a place to sleep.

If you are searching for floor-touching bedding that gives you that luxurious “puddled” appearance you often see in five-star hotel boutiques, you have no option but to use oversized bedding.

Standard-size bedding will never accomplish the intended opulence that luxurious oversized bedding provides.

The Amity Difference: Three Icons of Oversized Luxury

Amity Home is one of the rare heritage brands that understands the need for “Super King” proportions. Here are three ways to elevate your suite using their oversized silhouettes.

1. The Drape: The Claudia Quilt (Oversized King)

Homeowners looking for that cloud-like feel will find The Claudia Quilt to be the ultimate example of quality and size. The Claudia Quilt has been purposely made larger than the average quilt so that it will properly drape over vast areas of thick mattresses with ease.

Instead of just sitting on the top of the mattress, Claudia also goes beyond the sides of the mattress to elegantly hide the box spring and give an upscale, textured drape to the bed. The Claudia Quilt is also an ideal solution for anyone who has ever endured another person stealing their blanket; there is ultimately more than enough fabric to go around!

2. The Tuck: The Simona Quilt (Super King)

While velvet may be the most appropriate fabric for kings, it must be of sufficient scale to give the appearance of being regal. The Simona Quilt (Super King) is a combination of perfect weight and perfect luster.

Finally! A velvet quilt designed to create a beautiful side drape to give a deep, flowing tuck and/or a dramatic, attractive hang from the foot of the bed. The Simona Quilt provides an opulent warmth that cannot be duplicated by pillows!

3. The Essential: The Cash Quilt (Super King)

Modern luxury today embodies clean lines with enormous amounts of comfort. The Cash Quilt has become the quintessential quilt for today’s Super King lifestyle.

The Cash features a sleek, matte finish and provides an enormous amount of weight and thickness, thereby creating an immediate basis upon which to fill a large room. The Cash demonstrates that “oversized” does not have to equate to “fussy”. It is more like the best comforting effort.

Finding Your Perfect Proportion

More than just measuring your mattress size, when selecting the proper size for your bed frame, you should also consider how that size will contribute to your entire bedroom’s aesthetic appearance. For instance, if you want your bedroom to have a finished appearance with nothing on the floor, check our comparison of bedspreads vs. coverlets vs. quilts, so you can determine which type suits your needs best.

As far as the luxury aesthetic goes, the coverlet provides a clean, classic look. For a dramatic style, bedspreads are floor-length. The quilt serves as the foundation for both coverlet and bedspread styles.

Lastly, for the perfect amount of luxury, make sure to measure the depth of your mattress. If your mattress is greater than 12 inches in height, a regular-size king-sized quilt may be too short. Select Amity Oversized Bed Linens to ensure a designer aesthetic.

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