Bedroom Furniture Blog UK – Modern Beds, Wardrobes & Bedroom Design Ideas

August 16, 2026

Where to Purchase a Bed?

Beds are bought in three main ways in the UK: from a specialist online furniture retailer, from a high street showroom, or secondhand. Online specialists carry the broadest choice of frames and sizes with full measurements, showrooms are most valuable for testing a mattress in person, and the secondhand market suits frames far better than mattresses. This guide compares all three routes and sets out the checks that matter in each: the measurements to take in the room, the access route from the front door to the bedroom, which figures in a listing are genuinely useful, and how slat spacing and mattress depth affect your choice. It also explains why the bed should be ordered before the bedding and bedside cabinets, how to split a budget sensibly between the frame and the mattress, and the questions worth asking about construction, weight limits, carton sizes and returns before you place an order....

August 16, 2026

Is a Queen Bed Bigger Than a King Size?

No, a queen bed is not bigger than a king size. In every market where both names are used, king is the larger of the two. The confusion usually comes from cross border comparisons: an American queen measures around 152cm by 203cm, which is almost the same width as a UK king at 150cm by 200cm, so the two look interchangeable on paper. This guide explains why queen is not a UK standard size, how American and European sizing differs from ours, and which UK size to choose if you have been shopping for a queen. We also cover what all of it means for buying bedding that actually fits, the frame allowance to expect at king size, base support across a wide mattress, sheet depth options, and what to do if you already own an imported frame built for a queen mattress. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you will....

August 16, 2026

What Are the Sizes of Beds?

British beds come in six standard sizes, and this guide sets them all out in centimetres, feet and inches so you can measure with whichever system you prefer. We cover the small single at 75cm through to the super king at 180cm, explain why the metric figures look uneven next to their imperial names, and show how much width each sleeper actually gains at every step up. There is practical advice on matching a size to a real British room, including the frame allowances, walking space, drawer clearance and doorway access to check before ordering. We also look at which sizes suit main bedrooms, second bedrooms, children's rooms and guest rooms that double as studies, plus the central support and bedding depth details that change with size....

August 16, 2026

What Size Is Double Bed cm?

A double bed is 135cm wide by 190cm long in centimetres, and mattress depth then adds anywhere from 18cm to 30cm on top of that. Those are the mattress figures: the frame is always a little larger, which is the number that decides whether the bed fits your room. This guide gives the full set of measurements in centimetres, compares the double with single, small double, king and super king sizes, and explains how to measure a British bedroom accurately at both floor and waist height. We cover choosing a mattress by depth, matching fitted sheets and duvets to metric sizes, and working around radiators, chimney breasts and doors in tight spaces. There is also a clear explanation of converting between centimetres and feet, guidance on bed height and under bed clearance, and short answers to the questions people ask most often about double bed measurements. Read it with a tape measure to hand....

August 16, 2026

What the Size of King Size Bed?

A king size bed in the UK measures 150cm wide by 200cm long, which is 5ft by 6ft 6in, and that figure refers to the mattress rather than the frame. This guide places the king within the full range of UK bed sizes, showing exactly how it compares with a double at 135cm and a superking at 180cm, and explaining why the extra 10cm of length often matters more than the extra width. It also clears up the difference between a UK king and an American king, which causes most of the confusion around bedding. We cover the room size a king realistically needs, mattress construction and depth at this width, duvet, sheet and pillow sizing, delivery access, and how to furnish around a bed this size....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Standard Width of a Double Bed?

The standard width of a UK double bed is 135cm, or 4ft 6in, paired with a mattress length of 190cm. This guide explains what that width actually gives each sleeper, working out to 67.5cm per person when shared by two adults, which is narrower than a single mattress and explains why partner disturbance is more noticeable on a double than a king. It sets the double within the full British range from single at 90cm through to super king at 180cm, and highlights that length only increases at king size. There is detailed guidance on the gap between mattress width and external frame width, which can exceed fifteen centimetres on upholstered beds, plus the walkway clearances and minimum room widths needed for comfortable access. The guide also covers when a 120cm small double is the smarter choice, frame styles that suit tight rooms, sliding wardrobe clearance and bedding pocket depth....

August 16, 2026

Are Ottoman Beds Safe?

Ottoman beds are safe when they are well made, assembled correctly and fitted with a mattress inside the recommended weight range. The gas struts that raise the platform are designed to hold it steady at any point rather than dropping, which is the mechanism's core safety feature. This article explains how gas struts work, why mattress weight affects the way the lid behaves, and where assembly mistakes create most problems. It also covers safe daily use, whether enclosed under bed storage causes damp, how ottoman beds work in family homes, and the warning signs that struts need replacing. A comparison with drawer storage bases and a buying checklist for build quality and clearance are included....

August 16, 2026

How Big Is a 3/4 Bed?

A 3/4 bed measures 120cm wide by 190cm long in the UK, and is sold today as a small double, sitting between a single at 90cm and a standard double at 135cm. This guide explains why the size carries several different names, why bedding is labelled small double rather than 3/4, and why measuring an antique frame matters since older British beds predate standardisation. It covers who the size genuinely suits, from single adults wanting more room to teenagers and guest bedrooms, and sets out the floor space needed once frame dimensions and walking room are included. There is practical advice on choosing a low profile frame for a box room, mattress depth in compact spaces, integrated storage options, and how to arrange slim bedside furniture and mirrors around it....

August 16, 2026

How Big Is a King Bed?

A UK king bed is 150cm by 200cm, giving 3 square metres of sleeping surface and 75cm of width per sleeper, with the frame taking the real footprint to between 155cm and 170cm wide. This guide covers the numbers, including mattress weight, then moves on to how a king actually behaves in a British bedroom. We explain why the extra 10cm of length is often more valuable than the extra width, set out the clearances needed on each side and at the foot, and highlight the two things people forget when measuring: door swings and drawer travel. There is practical advice on making a king work in a modest room using slim frames, storage bases and vertical wardrobes, plus the support and rotation a mattress this size needs to last....

August 16, 2026

Is a Queen Size Bed Bigger Than a Double Bed?

A queen size bed at 152cm by 203cm is bigger than a UK double at 135cm by 190cm, by 17cm in width and 13cm in length. Since queen is not an official British size, the practical UK equivalent is the king at 150cm by 200cm, which sits 15cm wider and 10cm longer than a double. This guide sets out the exact figures, explains why the extra length matters as much as the extra width given that every UK size below king shares a 190cm length, and shows the room dimensions each option needs once frame borders and walkways are counted. It also covers when a double remains the smarter choice, when to size up, and how to match bedding and storage to either footprint....