Decide on how many inches are needed in the overall size and do a search using those numbers. Looking for extra wide sheets can mean so many things. Actual size is what you need. Or if you must tuck in turn them sideways and fold down the top so that it looks like it is intentional. Mattresses do not always come in the same width. Size will differ with the manufacturer.

You could add a piece of fabric in a complimentary fabric to each side of the top sheet. That would give you the width you want.

We have a king size bed and I buy my sheets at Sams Club. They are wide enough to tuck in.

in fact, they hang longer than my comforter and I sometimes tuck them if company coming!

Just measured my sheet. It is 9 ft. 2 in. wide.

A thought struck me. You might have what is called a California King that is wider but shorter than the normal king. Some hotels do use very large top sheets on their beds and tuck them in on the size so you might contact a higher end hotel to see if their supplier could give you a source.

I know what you mean as I have the same problem. Perhaps they make them shorter these days because of the use of comforters instead of bedspreads; we use the latter. I have found sheets with long sides at West Elm.

Suzie, I rarely see sheets sold as sets that are generously sized. Seems like the pillow cases are a little skimpy making a plump pillow stuffed in tightly enough to make it feel firmer, or a flat sheet that could use a few inches.

There are larger flat sheets, but outrageously expensive. I splurge a little on our bed, but can find some real bargains carefully watching online sales....Bloomingdale's for one, they have some substantial markdowns throughout the year.

You can find sizes 114x116", 118x122", separates in brands like Sferra, Frette, Matouk, Yves Delorme...have a glass of water handy when you start browsing, to revive yourself should you feel faint over $$$$ ;0)

I think a glass of extra proof brandy would be better than the water. While there may be some company that still sells sets with bottom flat sheets buying singles with matching pillowcases is probably what is needed.

I bought oversized sheets from Rough Linen, and their sheets are huge, even after having been washed.

I buy all my sheets from Cologne & Cotton in the UK. Why? Because they are wider and longer than US-sized sheets! I have a Queen-size Charleston Rice bed and their King-size sheet (that is a UK "king-size" - US "king" is a UK "Super-King"!) goes within 6" of the floor. It has a 24 inch fold back at the top. They are lovely sheets - 100% cotton and most are percale. Yes, they are far nicer if ironed. I iron mine; DD and DS do not iron theirs at all and say they are fine. I think DD irons the top hem as it is decorative.

Maifleur, I think you have it reversed. We HAD a California King and just replaced it with a regular King. On the new bed my feet hang over the bottom edge (not with the old one, it was longer) but there's more side to side room (width) so that we don't hit one another with a hand or arm when turning over. I'm sure which is which, we just bought new sheets

Kohl's 'The Big One' sheets are generously sized and not uber expensive. The king flat is 112" wide.

You are correct Elmer but she might have thought she had one and had the other. I have stayed at a couple of hotels that put me in a supposed king room. I do not know what kind of king mattress was in the room but it was wider than the king I have at home but much shorter. My feet were only about 4-6 inches from the bottom with my head completely at the top vs. home where my feet are a foot or more from the bottom. I had been thinking those were California Kings. Now being less than 5 foot tall I worried how a tall person would sleep on those mattresses.

Huh? Not that this changes the world but you said "You might have what is called a California King that is wider but shorter than the normal king. " Which is backward, it's the other way around.

Elmer is correct. California King is a bit narrower and a bit longer than a standard king. The problem is that the top sheets in most sets for both are the same size. They are not made longer at the bottom for the Cal King and are not made wider for the Standard King. Only the fitted sheets are different.

Elmer---- we have been considering replacing our Cal King with a standard. Cal King bedding is getting harder to find. How is it working for you? DH is tall so we always liked the extra length but he sleeps curled up anyway so we think the King might work now. Plus he's shrunk a bit.

A Queen mattress is 60 x 80

A King mattress is 76 x 80

A California King mattress is 72 x 84

It's just been a week but it's working great.

I'm just a bit over 6 feet but I'm a side sleeper. A Cal King is 84 inches long, a standard King is 80. I don't wedge my pillow against the headboard and have my head on the bottom edge of the pillow so my feet go beyond the 80 inch length. I didn't realize how much more comfortable the standard king would be, not only the added width but also the added comfort of not having the side of my feet resting on the mattress. We bought it at Macy's and there's a 120 day exchange policy.

We've found a lot of low quality sheets in better quality stores. We have a few old sets left over from before the bed we just replaced, that we're using until we find new ones we like.

I was typing when lindsey made her post - she's right. We can't sleep on a queen, it's not wide enough. My wife is small and moves around a lot - I'm larger.

Sounds good Elmer. You fit our description in sleep styles and people size. LOL
We could sleep on a queen together when we were in our twenties. Now no way.

Thanks, everyone, for your input. I'll start looking for the sheets and companies that have been mentioned. I appreciate you taking the time to respond!

Morz named some brands that are very pricey but high quality ...a good sheet like these are an investment. I highly recommend a good sheet.

A correct financial term to describe money spent on household items is that it is an expense, or a sunk cost. Investments are where wealth is stored and they're expected to provide a rate of return and some likelihood of return of capital proportionate to the risks taken.

"Like an investment" is a term sales people use to convince a buyer to spend more than they intended.

You can invest money into something that pays returns in the form of happiness, comfort, or piece of mind.

I dont use top sheets, but i do wish I could find a super wide comforter.

I just found some cotton sheets at Target. Reasonably priced and I am picky about sheets and the way they feel. These might be wide enough. The thing is, a lot depends on the thickness of your mattress too.

https://www.target.com/p/ultra-soft-flat-sheet-300-thread-count-threshold-153/-/A-13973173?preselect=50075082#lnk=sametab

There's been a good number of us in the laundry room that bought the Targets Threshold brand. Some exactly the same yet they went created equal. We all pretty much liked them...as a lower priced sheet they arnt bad but 2 out of 4 sets that I bought were history within a few months. In both sets they tore down the center of the fitted sheet. Also read where they were manufactured as some Thresholds were made in India and some in China. The ones from India are the better of the two.

As for sheets being an investment....they are an investment in that paying for better quality will often last longer and provide better comfort.