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downsizing your bed

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Charleygirl5 Tue 06-Apr-21 14:56:45

I have a double bed but a king size duvet and changing the duvet for me is a nightmare.

I have slept in the single bed in the small bedroom a couple of times but felt as though I may fall out if I turn over. I am just used to space.

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aggie Tue 06-Apr-21 14:56:19

I downsized from a king size to a double and still find myself clinging to the edge as ever !
I would probably be ok in a single ! But I have loads of floor space and the rest of the bed is handy for books , tissues box and spare pillows

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SueDonim Tue 06-Apr-21 14:51:13

My mum replaced her double bed with a single after my dad died. That’s over 20 years ago so I assume she’s perfectly happy with the arrangement!

She says it’s easier for changing the bed and she can get out either side, as well.

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Septimia Tue 06-Apr-21 14:51:09

How about compromising and going for a small double (4ft) ?

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Shinamae Tue 06-Apr-21 14:47:20

I live on my own and would never give up my double bed for a single, I love to be able to spread out and stretch...

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EkwaNimitee Tue 06-Apr-21 14:45:17

Has anyone, having been widowed or for other reasons, decided to move to a single bed?
When my late DH died, I moved from our aging queen sized bed to a standard double where there's more than enough room. I'm moving house now and thinking of getting myself a single bed and putting the double in the guest room. I haven't slept in a single bed for decades and when I look at them in a store, they do seem rather wee. I'm a medium sized person, not a restless sleeper and I think 3 foot should be a sufficient space in theory. I will have a reasonably sized new bedroom but hate being cluttered and cramped. I like plenty of open floor space. Has anyone tried this and regretted it?

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