One of the simplest pleasures in life is crawling into a nicely made, comfortable bed at the end of a long day at work or school. The type of sheets you have on your bed can often make or break this simple pleasure, and for those that have a California King bed at home, finding a set of soft, good quality California King sheets can be a daunting task.
When buying a set of California King sheets (sometimes shortened as Cal King sheets), you will first want to make sure that your bed is in fact a California King. There are many different bed sizes available in the market today, and the last thing you want to do is spend the time finding the perfect sheets set only to find out that it does not fit your bed. Flat sheets will fit both types of King beds, but the fitted sheet will not. The overall dimensions of a California King bed are 72” wide by 84” long. California King beds can also be referred to as “Western Kings” (with Standard Kings being called “Eastern Kings”).
Next, you should spend some time deciding on what type of thread count you would like the sheet set to be. The higher the thread count, the softer the fabric, however, the price also increases as the thread count itself does. There will probably be a point where the increase in thread count does not justify the additional expense.
Finally, what color do you want the bed sheets to be? Most people like for their bed sheets to mach their room in some way; however, this can be interpreted in different ways. You could choose a color that matches the wall color of your bedroom, or if your walls are white, choose a statement color that will give the room some definition. If you already have matching items or accessories in the room, you could choose a sheets set in a matching or complementary color.
Because California King bed sheets can be difficult to locate, especially if you are looking for a particular color, pattern, or thread count, you will probably be best off by starting your sheets search on the Internet. You can then get an idea of the types of stores that carry California King sheet sets and the variety available. Then, if you wish, you can take a trip to the store and have a chance to see the sheets and feel their softness and fabric texture.
