If you have ever woken up clinging to the edge of a mattress while your partner sprawls in peaceful, oblivious comfort, you have probably wondered whether there is something better out there. There is. It’s called the Florida King, and it is one of the most practical — and most overlooked — options in luxury bedding.
At The Luxury Bed Collection, we help people find beds that genuinely improve how they sleep. The Florida King comes up often, and for good reason. Here is what you need to know about it.
How Big Is a Florida King Bed?
The Florida King measures 108 inches wide by 80 inches long. That’s nine feet of width — more than two and a half feet wider than a standard King, which comes in at 76 inches.
The length, at 80 inches, is the same as a traditional King, so it works well for most adults. Where the Florida King is truly different is in that extraordinary width. Two adults can sleep side by side with genuine space between them — enough that one person tossing and turning, pulling covers, or reading with a light on is unlikely to disturb the other.
For families where kids end up in the bed most mornings, the Florida King is a revelation. Nine feet of sleeping surface means there’s actually room for everyone without anyone ending up sideways or half off the edge.
Because this bed is so wide, it does need a proper room. A master bedroom of at least 14 by 19 feet gives the bed enough space to fit comfortably alongside nightstands and allow easy movement around the room. If you have a large master suite that always felt a little under-furnished, the Florida King has a way of making everything feel intentional.
What Are the Key Features of a Florida King Bed?
The Florida King isn’t something you’ll find at a standard furniture store. Because it falls outside conventional sizing, beds in this dimension are handcrafted or built to custom order — which, as it turns out, is exactly how the best beds are made anyway.
Handcrafted Construction. The brands we carry, including Hästens, build their beds entirely by hand. Skilled craftspeople layer natural materials — horsetail hair, wool, cotton — with care and precision that simply cannot be replicated on an assembly line. The result is a bed that feels alive underfoot, that breathes and responds, and that holds up remarkably well over time.
Natural Materials. The beds in our collection are built from materials chosen for genuine performance rather than cost efficiency. Natural fills regulate temperature better than synthetics, support the body more evenly, and tend to improve with time rather than breaking down. A well-made bed built this way is something you buy once.
Made to Order. Because Florida King beds are custom manufactured, there’s real flexibility in how they’re built. Firmness, materials, dimensions, and finishes can all be specified to match your needs and your room. This isn’t an add-on or an upgrade — it’s simply how these beds come to be.
Designed to Look the Part. A bed this size anchors a room. The headboards, frames, and upholstery options available through our collection are designed to complement the scale — whether your bedroom leans toward clean and understated or something with more presence. Either way, it works.
Why Would You Want a Florida King Bed?
Most people who ask about the Florida King are dealing with a specific problem. The extra width tends to solve it.
You share a bed and it’s not working as well as it could. This is the most common reason people find their way to a Florida King. One person runs hot, one moves around, one goes to bed two hours later than the other — a bed this wide absorbs all of that without forcing compromise. Each person has real space, and that makes a noticeable difference in how well both people sleep.
You’re a larger person or you just move around a lot. Width matters for individual sleepers too. Broad shoulders, long arms, and active sleeping styles all benefit from a mattress that gives you room to settle into a comfortable position without running out of space.
You have children who end up in your bed. Young kids have a way of appearing in the master bedroom in the early hours of the morning. With a Florida King, there’s actually room for that without everyone being miserable until the alarm goes off.
You have beloved pets that want to sleep in your bed. Pet owners are big fans of the Florida King. The bed’s extra space allows your pets to sleep with you, but not disturb your rest. You could have three golden retrievers sleeping at the foot of this bed and not feel them.
Your bedroom can accommodate it — and you want to use that space well. Some master suites are simply large, and a standard King can look undersized in them. A Florida King fills the room proportionally and gives the whole space a more considered feel. Interior designers often recommend it for exactly this reason.
You want to invest in better sleep. Not everyone who buys a Florida King has a specific problem they’re solving. Some people simply recognize that sleep matters, that they spend a third of their life in bed, and that it’s worth getting right. A handcrafted bed of this quality, in a size that gives you genuine room to rest, tends to be the answer to a question people didn’t know they were asking.
Florida King or a Custom-Made Bed?
The Florida King is one of a number of large bed sizes that have become popular over the years. Besides the Florida King (108” by 108”), there is the Wyoming King (84” x 84”), the Texas King (80” x 90”), the Dallas King (100” x 100”), the grand Alaskan King (108” x 108”), the Family Bed (108” x 84”) and the Family Bed XL (144” x 84”).
But our clients don’t need to limit themselves to any of these specific sizes. All of these options are custom-made to suit your preferences. That means if you prefer your bed to be a few inches longer in one dimension and a few inches shorter in another, we can make that for you.
There really is no limit to the size of bed we can produce for you and your family.
Where To Buy a Florida King Bed
Because Florida King beds are custom manufactured rather than mass produced, you won’t find them on the floor of a typical furniture store. Finding the right one takes some guidance — which is exactly what we’re here for.
The Luxury Bed Collection has showrooms in Chicago and Dallas, and we work with some of the finest bed manufacturers in the world. When you come in, we take time to understand how you sleep, what your room looks like, and what you’re hoping to improve. From there, we help you find — or build — the right bed.
We’re not limited to standard sizes or configurations. The Luxury Bed Collection can custom order beds and mattresses in virtually any size and shape, including the Florida King and larger. If you have an unusual room, an unusual need, or simply a clear vision of what you want, we can make it happen.
We’d love to show you what’s possible. Visit us at either showroom, and we’ll help you figure out whether a Florida King is the right fit — and if it is, exactly how to make it yours.
Reach out to The Luxury Bed Collection to schedule a visit at our Chicago or Dallas showroom.
