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

August 16, 2026

What Is a 3/4 Bed?

A 3/4 bed is a bed that sits between a single and a double, measuring 120cm by 190cm in modern UK sizing, which retailers also sell as a small double. The name is historical: it described a bed roughly three quarters the width of a traditional double. That history matters, because older 3/4 beds were made in a range of widths and lengths that do not match today's standard. This guide explains what the term means, how the size came about, and how to tell whether an inherited frame is a modern or antique example. We also cover where the size still earns its place in British homes, the bedding that fits, layout and clearance figures, mattress options for non standard frames, slat replacement on older beds, and how to decide between a 3/4 bed and a standard double for the room you have. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Size of a Normal Double Bed?

A normal double bed measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, which is 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in, and that has been the standard British double for decades. The mattress follows those dimensions while the frame adds a little more, so the floor space needed is always a few centimetres greater than the size name implies. This guide sets the double in context against singles, small doubles, kings and super kings, then explains the room dimensions that make it comfortable rather than merely possible. We look at choosing a frame that suits the space, mattress tension and fitted sheet depth, and storage that still functions when the bed fills most of the floor. There is a section on the measuring mistakes that cause the most problems, from ignoring external frame width to forgetting the turn at the top of the stairs, plus guidance on when to size up or down. Read it before ordering a double frame....

August 16, 2026

Where to Buy Mattress?

You can buy a mattress in the UK from an online furniture retailer, a specialist bed shop, a department store or direct from a manufacturer, and the most reliable approach is to compare full specifications online and buy from a retailer with a clear returns policy. This guide weighs up online buying against visiting a showroom, and explains how to test a mattress properly if you do visit one. It covers why buying the mattress and frame together avoids fit problems, the depth limits that apply to bunk beds, and how to match firmness to your sleeping position and body weight. We also look at delivery access through narrow hallways and stair turns, disposing of an old mattress, and the signs that mean it is time to replace one....

August 16, 2026

What’s Bigger King or Queen Bed?

A king bed is bigger than a queen: in the sizing system that uses both names, a queen is around 152cm by 203cm and a king around 193cm by 203cm, making the king roughly 40cm wider at the same length. The complication for British buyers is that queen is not a standard UK size at all, and a UK king at 150cm by 200cm is almost the same width as an overseas queen. This guide lays out both size systems side by side, explains what the width difference means for a couple sharing a bed, sets out the room dimensions a king and super king each need, and warns where imported bedding will and will not fit a UK mattress. Clear answers to the most common size questions close the article....

August 16, 2026

How Long Is the Queen Size Bed?

A queen size bed is 200cm long in the UK, which is 6ft 7in, making it 10cm longer than a standard double and the same length as a British king size. This guide explains the 200cm standard against the 203cm international variant, shows how to judge whether that length suits your height once pillow thickness is accounted for, and clarifies why external frame length always exceeds the mattress. It also covers fitting a long bed around chimney breasts and radiators, which bedding matches a 200cm mattress, getting a large frame up a narrow staircase, and how to furnish the space at the foot of the bed....

August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Single Bed in cm?

A UK single bed measures 90cm wide by 190cm long, and this guide explains what those centimetres mean once a bed is actually in the room. We place the single alongside every other British size, from the 75cm small single up to the 180cm super king, and show why frame dimensions always exceed mattress dimensions by five to ten centimetres. There is guidance on the smallest room a single fits, positioning under windows and sloping loft ceilings, and how much width two children sharing really need. We also cover drawer bases and cabin frames that recover floor space, why slatted bases matter in cold box rooms, how mattress depth sets the total bed height, and the strict depth limits that apply to bunk bed mattresses....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Size of the Queen Size Bed?

A queen size bed measures roughly 152 cm wide by 203 cm long, or 60 in by 80 in, and it belongs to the American sizing system rather than the British one. Our closest equivalent is the king at 150 cm by 200 cm, which is only a couple of centimetres smaller in each direction. This guide sets out how the two sizing systems overlap, why the naming causes so much confusion, and where the small difference genuinely matters, which is bedding rather than comfort. We also cover the floor space and walkways a bed at this width needs in a typical British bedroom, how much personal sleeping width each partner gains over a double, why wider mattresses need proper central frame support, and the access checks worth doing before ordering. There is practical help too on reading international specifications, and on living with a queen mattress in a British home....

August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a Queen Size Bed?

A queen size bed measures 152cm wide by 203cm long, or 60 inches across, but the size is not part of the official UK bed range at all. The British equivalent is the king size at 150cm by 200cm, a difference of about two centimetres in width that matters far more for fitted bedding than it does for sleeping comfort. This guide explains why UK sizing skips the queen tier, why some retailers use the term loosely for anything between a double and a king, and why centimetre measurements are the only reliable guide when shopping. It sets out the full British range from single through super king, the room dimensions and walkway clearances a 150cm bed genuinely needs, and the delivery route checks worth making first. There is also detailed guidance on fitted sheets, duvet coverage, mattress protector pocket depth and choosing between fabric, wooden and ottoman storage king frames....

August 16, 2026

How Big Is a 3 4 Bed?

A 3 4 bed measures 120cm wide by 190cm long, which is 4ft by 6ft 3in and the size UK retailers usually list as a small double. It sits 30cm wider than a single and 15cm narrower than a standard double, which makes it a useful option in second bedrooms and loft conversions. This guide explains where the name comes from, who the size suits, and the room dimensions needed with access on one or both sides. It covers the bedding sizes that fit a 120cm mattress, mattress and edge support choices for one or two sleepers, and the storage bases available. Comparisons against single and double sizes, frame styles, room by room ideas and access advice are all included....

August 16, 2026

Is King Bed Bigger Than Queen?

Whether a king bed is bigger than a queen depends entirely on which sizing system you are reading. In American measurements a king is 193cm by 203cm against a queen at 152cm by 203cm, making the king 41cm wider. In UK measurements a king is 150cm by 200cm, which is actually a shade smaller than an American queen. This guide untangles the two systems, lists every British bed size in order, and shows what the width differences feel like per sleeper once a partner, a pet or a child is involved. It also covers the room dimensions each size realistically needs, why frames measure wider than mattresses, bedding compatibility between systems, and how to rebalance wardrobes and bedside furniture around a larger bed....