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

August 16, 2026

What Is a Small Double Bed?

A small double bed measures 120cm by 190cm, or 4ft by 6ft 3in, sitting between a single and a standard double. Also called a four foot or three quarter bed, it exists to solve a common UK problem: rooms where a double leaves no usable walkway but a single wastes the space. This guide sets out who the size genuinely suits, gives each sleeper's actual width so you can judge it honestly for two people, and compares it with every other UK size including why it gains width but not length. We cover the room dimensions needed, why frame footprint matters more than mattress size, slats and centre support, mattress depth, and the bedding sizes that fit properly....

August 16, 2026

What Are the Sizes of a Queen Bed?

Queen bed sizes vary by country, which is why the answer is rarely as simple as one set of measurements. An American queen is 152cm by 203cm, an Australian queen 153cm by 203cm, and a European queen commonly 160cm by 200cm, while the UK does not use queen sizing at all. This guide sets out each of those figures and explains that the nearest British standard is the king size at 150cm by 200cm, a difference of only a few centimetres that nobody notices in use. We compare a queen against every UK bed size from double to super king, explain how to plan a bedroom around the equivalent footprint, and set out clearly why mixing imported bedding with a UK mattress causes loose sheets and duvets that slide off in the night....

August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a UK King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed is 150cm wide, which is 5ft, with a mattress measuring 150cm by 200cm. The frame is what actually determines whether it fits, typically taking the real footprint to between 155cm and 165cm across. This guide converts the width into every unit you might encounter, explains why UK, US and European kings are not interchangeable, and shows how much space each sleeper gets compared with a double or super king. We cover planning a bedroom around 150cm, including bedside furniture allowances and clearance at the foot of the bed, plus how to get a king mattress up a tight British staircase using two part divan bases or rolled mattresses. There is also guidance on choosing between a king and a double in a borderline room....

August 16, 2026

How Wide King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed is 150cm wide and 200cm long, giving each of two sleepers around 75cm of personal space, which is close to a single bed each. That is why the move up from a 135cm double is one of the more noticeable furniture changes in a home, and why the extra 10cm of length suits taller sleepers so well. This guide sets out the width in feet and centimetres, explains how much wider the frame will be once padded rails are included, and identifies the room dimensions that take a king comfortably. It also compares king with super king, covers the slat spacing and central support a wider mattress needs, and looks at fitted sheet depth, duvet sizing and the bedside furniture that keeps a large bed in proportion....

August 16, 2026

What Size Is a King Size Bed in Feet?

A UK king size bed measures 5ft wide by 6ft 6in long, or 150cm by 200cm, and this guide starts with that figure before explaining what it means in a real room. It sets out the full range of British bed sizes in feet and inches, from 3ft singles through to 6ft super kings, and highlights the two patterns worth remembering: length only increases once, at the step up from double to king. It then addresses the distinction people most often miss, that the quoted size is the mattress rather than the frame, and shows how a deeply upholstered surround can add several inches on every side. There is practical guidance on floor space and walkway clearances, choosing between wooden, upholstered and storage frames, matching duvet and fitted sheet sizes to a 5ft mattress, and adapting a king to fit an average UK bedroom, plus a comparison with super king....

August 16, 2026

How Much Are Adjustable Beds?

Adjustable bed prices in the UK span a wide range, from basic singles with head only movement to super kings with dual motors and independent sides. Rather than quoting figures that shift with the market, this guide explains what actually drives the cost: size, the number of adjustment points, single versus dual operation, motor quality and, most significantly, the mattress. It sets out why a standard pocket sprung mattress will not work on an articulating base, which constructions flex properly, and why depth affects the range of movement you get. There is honest assessment of which features earn their cost and which are rarely used, plus practical notes on bedding, wall clearance, battery backup and who benefits most from an adjustable bed. It also covers what living with one is like day to day, from the gap the bed needs behind it to bedside furniture that stays in reach as the head rises....

August 16, 2026

What Is a Trundle Bed?

A trundle bed is a low bed on castors or runners that stores beneath a main bed and pulls out when a second sleeping space is needed, giving two beds in the footprint of one. This guide explains the differences between roll out, pop up and drawer style trundles, including which designs raise the second mattress to match the height of the main bed. We look at where a trundle genuinely earns its place in children's rooms, small guest rooms and studio flats, and where two separate beds or a bunk bed would serve better. It also covers the measurements that decide whether a trundle will fit, mattress depth limits, castors on carpet and bedding storage. There is practical guidance too on the safety checks worth making in a child’s room, where the second set of bedding should live so the bed can be made up quickly, and how long a trundle tends to stay genuinely useful....

August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Double Bed?

A UK double bed mattress measures 135cm by 190cm, but the frame around it is what determines whether the bed fits your room. This guide breaks down the difference between mattress and frame dimensions, explains how much varies between slim metal, wooden, upholstered and divan designs, and sets out the room size a double needs once walkways and door swings are counted. It also covers bed height and why it affects both comfort and how a low ceilinged room reads, whether 67.5cm each is enough for two adults, when moving up to a king makes sense, and how to choose duvet and sheet sizes that actually stay put....

August 16, 2026

What Dimensions Is a Super King Size Bed?

A UK super king size bed measures 180cm wide by 200cm long, roughly 6ft by 6ft 6in, making it the largest standard size sold in Britain. That gives each person in a shared bed 90cm of width, the same as a full single mattress, which is why movement transfers so little at this size. This guide sets out the exact dimensions alongside the king and double for comparison, then works through the room width a super king genuinely needs once walkways and bedside furniture are accounted for. It also covers where the size works and where it does not, why headboard proportions matter more at this width, how side opening ottoman storage recovers lost floor space, and what to check on the delivery route before ordering....

August 16, 2026

What Is a Three Quarter Bed Size?

A three quarter bed in the UK measures 120cm x 190cm, and is sold interchangeably as a small double. Sitting between a 90cm single and a 135cm double, it is the size most people overlook when planning a bedroom and often the one that makes a difficult room work. This guide sets out exactly where it fits in the UK size ladder, why the 190cm length matters for taller sleepers, and how much room width you need for comfortable walkways. We look at who the size genuinely suits, from single sleepers and teenagers to guest rooms that double as home offices, and how it performs in loft conversions and box rooms. Bedding availability, mattress options, frame styles and the furniture you can fit in the space it frees up are all covered....