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

August 16, 2026

What Is an Orthopedic Bed?

An orthopedic bed is designed to support the spine and joints more evenly than a standard bed, usually through a denser mattress construction paired with a rigid base. Because the term is not a regulated standard, this guide looks past the label at what actually matters: spring type and gauge, foam density, edge reinforcement, centre zoning and the way the base either supports or softens the mattress above it. It explains why firmer is not automatically better, how sleeping position and body weight change the right firmness level, and a simple hand test for checking support at the small of your back. There is also practical advice on slat spacing, bed height, mattress rotation and who tends to benefit from firmer support. Because the label carries no legal weight, the guide also shows how to read a specification properly instead: wire gauge, spring tension and foam density rather than depth....

August 16, 2026

What Size Throw for a Double Bed?

For a 135cm by 190cm double bed, a throw of around 150cm by 200cm is the most useful size, covering the full mattress width with a little overhang and enough length to fold at the foot or pull up over the shoulders. If you want the throw to hang properly down both sides, sizes closer to 200cm by 220cm work better. This guide explains why throw sizing varies so much between brands, the three most common ways to use a throw on a bed, and how wool, cotton, linen, knits and faux fur behave differently in use. We also cover sizing for small bedrooms, layering with cushions and bedding, and how to wash and store a throw so it keeps its shape. There is also guidance on how bed height changes the width you need, why keeping two throws for seasonal swaps is easier than it sounds, and where the extra money goes when comparing two throws of identical size....

August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a Queen Bed?

Queen size causes more confusion in British bedrooms than any other bed measurement, largely because it is not a standard UK size at all. This article explains what the term usually means here, how a US queen at around 152cm compares with the UK king at 150cm, and why that small difference matters for bedding rather than for the bed itself. We set out every British bed width side by side, from single through to super king, and explain why length increases at king size. There is practical guidance on the room dimensions a 150cm wide bed genuinely needs, how to measure around radiators and door swings, and how to test the footprint with masking tape before ordering. We also cover bedding sizes, fitted sheet pocket depths for deeper mattresses, external frame widths and how to weigh a wider bed against the bedroom furniture you may lose....

August 16, 2026

What Is Size of Double Bed in cm?

A UK double bed mattress measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, and this guide explains what that means in practice for your room. We set out the full UK size chart in centimetres, from small single through to super king, and explain why the continental 140cm double causes so much bedding confusion for online buyers. There is practical guidance on the floor clearance a double needs, how to measure a loft or dormer room at mattress height rather than skirting level, and which duvet and fitted sheet sizes actually match. We also cover matching bedside cabinets, wardrobes and drawers to the space that remains, when a small double makes better sense, and how to check delivery access....

August 16, 2026

Is a Queen Bed Bigger Than a Double Bed?

A queen bed is bigger than a double, but the more useful point for UK buyers is that queen is not a British size at all. This article sets out the exact measurements for double, king and queen mattresses, explains why the nearest UK equivalent to a queen is a king size, and shows how the extra width translates into shoulder room for two sleepers. It also covers the minimum room dimensions each size needs once walkways and wardrobe doors are accounted for, the bedding sizing mistakes that catch people out, how to check staircases and doorways before ordering, and when a double remains the sensible choice....

August 16, 2026

What Is a Size of a King Bed?

In the UK, a king bed measures 150cm by 200cm, which is 5ft wide by 6ft 6in long. It is the second largest standard size we sell, sitting above a double and below a super king. Knowing the number is only half the job, because the size only works if the room can carry it, and that depends on frame design, mattress depth, bedside clearance and how you move around the bed each morning. This guide covers the sizing in centimetres, feet and inches, the room dimensions that genuinely suit a king, and the differences between UK, American and European sizing that make bedding so easy to get wrong. We also look at base support across a wide span, sheet depth allowances, how to handle chimney breasts and sloping ceilings, and the delivery checks worth doing before you commit to the larger bed. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you will....

August 16, 2026

What Are the Dimensions of a Standard Double Bed?

A standard UK double bed mattress measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, or 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in, and the frame around it adds roughly five to fifteen centimetres on each side depending on style. This guide explains the difference between mattress and external frame dimensions, why so many room plans go wrong when only the mattress figure is used, and how a double compares with single, small double, king and super king sizes. It covers the walkway clearances a double bed genuinely needs, sensible minimum room dimensions for British bedrooms, and how to measure walls, door swings, radiators and the delivery route before ordering. There is also practical guidance on choosing between low profile, upholstered, wooden, metal and ottoman storage frames, plus notes on duvet sizing and fitted sheet pocket depth for deeper mattresses, and how to judge whether a double or a king suits your room before you order anything....

August 16, 2026

How Much Bigger Is a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm by 200cm, making it 15cm wider and 10cm longer than a double, and 30cm narrower than a super king. That works out to roughly 17 per cent more sleeping surface, or about 7.5cm extra width for each person in a shared bed. This guide breaks down every comparison in centimetres, then looks at what those numbers mean in a real bedroom: how much wall width a king frame needs once walkways are added, why the extra 10cm of length matters for taller sleepers, and when a double is genuinely the better choice. It also covers the hidden costs of moving up a size, from bedding replacement to delivery access, and how bedside cabinets, mirrors and storage should adjust around a larger bed....

August 16, 2026

What Length Is a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed is 200cm long, or 6ft 6in, with a mattress measuring 150cm x 200cm. That length is shared with doubles and super kings, making 200cm the maximum across all standard UK sizes. This guide explains why length rather than width is the most common source of sleeping discomfort, how much clearance to allow above your own height, and how pillow depth quietly eats into usable mattress length. We also cover the gap between mattress length and external frame length, which can add 25cm and catches out anyone fitting a bed into an alcove. Alongside that we look at bedding and mattress depth, how to plan room depth for walkways at the foot of the bed, and which furniture fits alongside a king in a typical British bedroom....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Dimension of a Double Bed?

A standard UK double bed measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, which is 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in. It remains the most widely used bed size in British homes, and it is the size most bedroom furniture is planned around. The mattress figure is only part of the picture, though, because the frame around it adds anywhere from a few centimetres to fifteen on each side depending on the design. In this guide we set out the exact dimensions, explain how much floor area a double really occupies once the frame is counted, and compare it with the sizes above and below it in the British range. We also cover the minimum room size a double works in, how to measure a bedroom properly before ordering, where to place the bed in an older house, and which bedding fits a 135cm mattress. Frame styles and mattress support are covered too....