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

August 16, 2026

What Bed Is Bigger Queen or King?

Whether a queen or a king is bigger depends entirely on which country's naming system you are using, and this guide untangles it. In the UK a king size measures 150cm by 200cm and is larger than the queen size sold overseas at roughly 152cm by 203cm only in length terms, while in the United States a king is far wider than a queen. We set out the British ladder from double through king to super king in centimetres, show how much width each sleeper actually gains at each step, and explain the room spans and doorway access a larger bed demands. There is also advice on central support for wide mattresses, dual tension options for couples, and why substituting queen bedding on a British king rarely fits properly....

August 16, 2026

How Long Is a Small Double Bed?

A small double bed in the UK is 190 cm long, exactly the same length as a single and a standard double, with the difference being its 120 cm width. This guide clears up the most common misunderstanding about the size, which is the assumption that a small double is also longer than a single. We look at where the four foot bed earns its place in British homes, from box rooms and loft conversions to guest rooms that double as a study, how much larger the frame footprint is than the mattress itself, and the walkways the bed needs to feel usable. There is also practical advice on buying the right fitted sheets and duvet, storage frames that reclaim wasted volume, and simple visual choices that stop the bed dominating a narrow room. We also set out who the four foot size genuinely suits, and the central support and slat spacing the frame needs....

August 16, 2026

Which Way Should Your Bed Face?

In most British bedrooms the bed should sit with its headboard against a solid internal wall, diagonally opposite the door rather than in line with it, and away from directly beneath a window. This guide explains why the headboard wall does more work than any other surface, from providing physical support to shielding you from draughts and plumbing noise in adjoining rooms. It covers how window orientation affects morning light and reading comfort, the door clearances and sightlines that genuinely matter, and a plain summary of what feng shui and vastu shastra each recommend, including where the two traditions disagree. There is practical advice for small rooms, loft conversions with sloping ceilings and Victorian chimney breast alcoves, plus guidance on arranging bedside cabinets symmetrically, positioning storage on unused walls, choosing sensible mirror placement, keeping wardrobe doors and drawers clear of the bed corners, and testing a new layout with masking tape on the floor before moving any heavy furniture....

August 16, 2026

What Is a Day Bed?

A day bed is a single bed built with a backrest and side rests so it works as seating during the day and a proper bed at night, with no folding or conversion needed. This guide explains how a day bed differs from a sofa bed, where each one makes more sense, and the main frame types available including chaise, trundle and storage designs. It covers mattress choice for a surface that is sat on as well as slept on, how to dress a day bed so it reads as furniture rather than bedding, and the measurements to check before ordering. Placement ideas for home offices, narrow rooms, garden rooms and children's bedrooms are included, along with practical buying notes and a short FAQ....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Size of a Super King Size Bed?

A UK super king size bed measures 180cm by 200cm, or 6ft by 6ft 6in, making it the largest standard size sold in Britain. This guide gives the exact mattress and frame dimensions, explains that 180cm gives each sleeper the width of a full single, and compares it against king and double sizes. We look at the room size genuinely needed for access on both sides, why stair turns in older UK homes often dictate whether a super king is viable, and how two part divan bases and rolled mattresses solve that problem. There is also practical detail on the centre support and slat spacing a mattress this heavy requires, whether zip and link is worth considering, and how to scale bedside furniture and lighting to suit a bed of this width....

August 16, 2026

What Is a Murphy Bed?

A Murphy bed, also called a wall bed or fold down bed, is a bed that pivots vertically or horizontally into a wall unit when not in use, releasing the floor space it would otherwise occupy. Modern piston and spring mechanisms make the lift light enough to operate with one hand, and the mattress stays strapped to the frame throughout. This guide explains how the mechanism works, why wall beds suit British flats, studio spaces and dual purpose box rooms, and the depth you give up in exchange for reclaimed floor area. It also covers planning the open and closed footprints, ceiling height and radiator constraints, mattress weight and depth limits, movable furniture that works alongside, and when a sofa bed is the better answer....

August 16, 2026

What Are Dimensions for Queen Size Bed?

Queen size dimensions are 152cm by 203cm, and that figure describes the mattress rather than the bed frame around it. In Britain the nearest equivalent is our king size at 150cm by 200cm, which is the measurement UK mattresses, divan bases and fitted sheets follow. This guide works through the full footprint once padded side rails and a headboard are added, sets out the clearance to leave on each side and at the foot of the bed, and explains why bed height and total headboard height deserve as much attention as width and length. It also covers moving a large frame through British doorways and stair turns, matching bedding depth correctly, and the wardrobe and under bed storage choices that suit a room where the bed dominates....

August 16, 2026

What Are the Widths of Beds?

Standard UK bed widths run in five steps: 90cm for a single, 120cm for a small double, 135cm for a double, 150cm for a king size and 180cm for a super king. Below those sit cot beds at around 70cm and short singles that share the 90cm width but lose length. This guide sets out every width in centimetres and feet, explains why length matters just as much, and shows how the shared 190cm length of singles, small doubles and doubles compares with the 200cm length of king frames. It also covers the clearances to leave around a bed, the masking tape test that reveals awkward layouts, which duvet and fitted sheet sizes pair with each width, and the access checks that stop a bed arriving too wide for the stairs. There is a section on imported widths such as queen, Emperor and Continental sizes, plus advice on planning wardrobes and drawers around the width you choose....

August 16, 2026

Is a Queen Bigger Than a Double Bed?

Yes, a queen is bigger than a double, but the more useful answer explains why the question is confusing in the first place. In UK terms a double mattress is 135cm by 190cm while a queen is 150cm by 200cm, which is exactly the dimension British retailers label king size. This article untangles the UK and American naming systems, shows how close a US queen actually is to a UK king, and warns why imported bedding rarely fits properly. It then covers what the extra 15cm of width genuinely feels like when shared between two adults, when a double remains the sensible choice for smaller rooms and older properties, and how to test whether a wider bed will really work using frame dimensions and walkway clearances. Bedding, duvet sizes, pillow arrangements and mattress depth are all addressed, with a simple three question decision guide and a closing FAQ....

August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Superking Bed?

A UK super king bed measures 180cm wide by 200cm long, making it the largest standard size sold in this country and giving two sleepers the equivalent of a single bed each. This guide sets out how the size compares with doubles and kings, the room dimensions needed to place one without crowding the space, and why the extra 30cm is all width rather than length. It covers the delivery problems that catch buyers out, including why a 180cm pocket sprung mattress often will not turn up a domestic staircase and how zip and link or rolled options solve it. There is practical detail on super king bedding sizes, pillow arrangements that suit the width, duvet handling and washing, and throws scaled correctly for a bed this wide. Finally it looks at how to furnish the rest of a bed dominated bedroom and when a king remains the more sensible choice....