Split king for couples with different firmness needs?
Anonymous
6 months ago
My wife wants plush, I need firm. Considering two twin XLs vs a split king with adjustable base. Anyone done this — does the gap in the middle bother you?
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Split king + adjustable bases changed our marriage. The gap is real but a king-size mattress bridge ($40 on Amazon) eliminates it completely.
We did the Sleep Number route for this exact reason. Different sides, no gap. Pricey but solved the problem.
Saatva offers a true split king setup with their adjustable base. Bridge included. Worth checking out.
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