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

August 16, 2026

How Many Feet Is a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 5ft wide by 6ft 6in long, which is 150cm by 200cm, and this guide explains what those imperial figures mean in a real bedroom. We look at why British bed sizes are still described in feet, with a single as 3ft, a double as 4ft 6in, a king as 5ft and a super king as 6ft, and why the finished bed always takes up more floor than the mattress specification suggests. There is practical advice on planning a room in feet, including the walking clearance to allow beside the bed and at the foot, worked through with a typical 10ft by 11ft British bedroom. We also cover bed height and how it affects both comfort and under bed storage, getting a 5ft mattress up a narrow staircase, and choosing bedding for the right depth....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Widest Bed?

The widest bed sold as standard in the UK is the super king at 180cm across, and that figure matters more than the measurement alone because it marks the point where bedding, mattresses and frames stop being easy to source. This guide runs through the full UK width sequence from single to super king, then looks honestly at what lies beyond: emperor beds at around 200cm, caesar formats near 240cm and custom builds wider still. It explains the real drawbacks of going very wide, from the difficulty of reaching the centre to make the bed through to made to order sheets and central support legs. There is practical advice on alternatives such as zip and link singles, plus how to keep a very wide bed from swallowing the room. It also covers the structural side, including why a centre rail and legs are essential above 180cm and what slat spacing prevents sagging....

August 16, 2026

Where Do I Buy a Mattress?

Deciding where to buy a mattress is really two questions: which buying route suits you, and what to check before you commit. This guide covers both. We weigh up buying online, where specification detail is fuller and rolled mattresses solve difficult staircases, against visiting a showroom, where you can lie on the surface and narrow down firmness properly. Then we move to the details that actually determine satisfaction: measuring the frame rather than trusting an old label, checking the access route from front door to bedroom, and matching the mattress to a base with adequate slat spacing and centre support. There is clear guidance on open coil, pocket sprung, memory foam, latex and hybrid constructions, how firmness relates to sleeping position and body weight, and what to check on delivery day once a rolled mattress has expanded in the room....

August 16, 2026

What Size Is a King Bed Mattress?

A UK king size mattress measures 150cm by 200cm, but depth is the variable most buyers overlook and it ranges from around 18cm to 32cm depending on construction. This guide explains what those figures mean for headboard proportions, bedside cabinet height and which fitted sheets will actually stay on. We compare open coil, pocket sprung, memory foam and hybrid constructions at king size, explain why motion transfer and independent spring response matter when two sleepers are 150cm apart, and set out the central support and slat spacing a 150cm base must provide. There is also guidance on dual tension and zip and link options for couples with different firmness preferences, plus straightforward advice on rotation, airing and protection....

August 16, 2026

Is a King Bed Bigger Than a Queen Bed?

In the UK a king bed is bigger than a queen bed, because a UK king measures 150cm by 200cm while beds sold here as queen are usually 120cm or 135cm wide by 190cm long. The comparison changes overseas, where a US king is 193cm by 203cm against a 152cm queen. This guide sets out every UK bed size clearly, explains why the queen label persists in British listings despite not being a standard size, and shows what each size gives you per sleeper. We also cover the room width a king really needs once frames and headboards are counted, the bedding and pillow differences that catch people out, and how to check your stairs and doorways before ordering. We finish with what the extra width actually feels like per sleeper, why room proportion matters as much as floor area, and the bedding costs to budget for when you move up a size....

August 16, 2026

What Size Is a 3 4 Bed?

A 3 4 bed measures 120cm by 190cm, a name inherited from the imperial system where 4ft was roughly three quarters of a 4ft 6in double. This article explains how to read the fraction correctly, why older frames sometimes carry the label at a different width, and where 120cm sits on the full UK size ladder. It looks at the rooms the size genuinely solves, from chimney breast alcoves to loft conversions and teenage bedrooms that need desk space, along with practical guidance on sleeping comfort for one or two, sourcing small double sheets and protectors, and planning slim bedside units and sliding wardrobe doors around it....

August 16, 2026

Is a Queen Size Bed Bigger Than a King Size?

No, a king size bed is bigger than a queen in both width and length, but the honest answer depends on which country's sizing you are using. Queen is not a UK standard size at all, and the confusion comes almost entirely from American and Australian bedding ranges where queen sits between full and king. This guide maps the two systems against each other so you can see exactly where an imported queen at 153cm falls relative to a UK king at 150cm and a super king at 180cm. We explain why bedding is the practical problem rather than sleeping comfort, how to choose between a double and a king now that queen is off the table, and what to check when replacing an imported frame with a British standard size....

August 16, 2026

How Much Is a King Size Bed?

King size bed frames in the UK span from the low hundreds for a simple metal or wooden design to well over a thousand for an upholstered frame with integrated storage, with mattresses covering a similarly wide range. Rather than quoting figures that shift with materials and season, this guide explains what actually drives the difference: frame material and construction, upholstery labour, lifting mechanisms, spring type and comfort layers. We look at how the main king frame styles compare, why a storage base can change the cost of furnishing the whole room, and the expenses people overlook, from new king bedding to bulky waste disposal. There is clear guidance on where to prioritise spend, plus the room and delivery route measurements to take first....

August 16, 2026

What Size Is a Standard Double Bed?

A standard double bed in the UK is 135cm wide by 190cm long, the most widely stocked size in the country and the default for second bedrooms. This guide confirms the mattress, base and bedding measurements, notes where the US full size differs enough to affect fitted sheets, and looks at how the size performs for one sleeper compared with two adults sharing 67.5cm each. It covers room layout options including centring the bed for equal narrow walkways, frame heights and materials that keep a mid sized room feeling open, storage trade offs between a wardrobe and a chest, bedside cabinet depth, and access checks before delivery....

August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a Single Bed UK?

A standard UK single bed is 90cm wide and 190cm long, which is 3ft by 6ft 3in, and that figure refers to the mattress rather than the outer frame. Alongside it sit two variations: a short single at the same width but around 175cm long, and a small single at 75cm wide for very narrow rooms and compact bunks. This guide places the single within the full UK size range, explains why it shares its 190cm length with small doubles and doubles, and covers the clearances and window checks that decide whether a bed fits a box room. It also looks at bedding sizes, storage bases, frame materials that make narrow rooms feel wider, and how two single divans can be pushed together for guests. There is guidance on the signs a child has outgrown a single, and a comparison of two singles against one larger bed in a spare room, including the zip and link arrangement hotels use....