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

August 17, 2026

Is King Size Bed Bigger Than Queen Size?

Compared within the same sizing system a king is clearly bigger than a queen, at around 193cm wide against 152cm in the American range. Britain has its own king at 150cm by 200cm, which is fractionally smaller than a queen rather than larger, so the two feel identical in use. This article shows how to identify which size a listing really means from the centimetre figures, sets out the width each sleeper gets on a double, king, queen and super king, and explains the practical cost of buying a mattress or fitted sheet to the wrong specification. It also covers the room dimensions each size needs once frames and clearance are included, the storage that keeps a large bed workable, and when going bigger is the wrong decision....

August 17, 2026

What Is Bed Topper?

A bed topper, more usually called a mattress topper, is a removable layer placed on top of a mattress to change how it feels, typically between 2cm and 10cm thick and secured with elasticated corner straps beneath the fitted sheet. This article defines it clearly, separates it from a mattress protector, and sets out what a topper genuinely achieves: softening a mattress that arrived too firm, easing pressure on hips and shoulders, and adding warmth or a cooling effect. It is equally clear about the limits, explaining why a topper cannot correct a sagging mattress or make a soft one meaningfully firmer. Each material is covered in turn, from memory foam and latex through to wool, microfibre and down, with guidance on choosing thickness, checking fitted sheet depth, fitting and rotating, washing by type, and deciding between a topper and a new mattress....

August 17, 2026

What a Standard Double Bed Size?

A standard UK double bed measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, making it the most commonly bought size in the country and the easiest to furnish around. This guide explains why the double became the default, how much floor width different frame constructions add on top of the mattress figure, and the clearances a double actually needs in a typical UK bedroom. It clears up the confusion with small doubles at 120cm and US full sizes at 137cm, both of which cause bedding problems. There is detail on divan, wooden, upholstered and ottoman frame options, fitted sheet depths that stay put, and honest guidance on when to size down to a small double or up to a king, including why the 190cm length matters more than the width for taller sleepers. Because a double gives each of two people around 68cm, it also covers the set up choices that make the most of it: pocket springs, pillow sizing and duvets....

August 17, 2026

What Size Is a Single Size Bed?

A UK single bed measures 90cm wide by 190cm long, and this guide sets out what that means when you are planning a box room, a child's bedroom or a spare room. We explain the two variations worth knowing about, the 75cm small single and the 200cm long single, and place all of them alongside British small double, double, king and super king widths. There is practical advice on the circulation space a single needs, why running the bed along the longest wall usually works best in a narrow room, and how divan drawers, guest beds and bunk beds recover floor area. We cover choosing a single mattress for a child or an adult, slat spacing for foam and sprung constructions, bedding sizes and fitted sheet pocket depths, and how to scale bedside tables, chests of drawers and wardrobe doors so a small bedroom still functions properly day to day....

August 17, 2026

What Are the Dimensions of Beds?

UK beds come in six standard sizes, from a 75cm small single through to a 180cm super king, and this guide sets out every dimension in both centimetres and feet. We explain the pattern that matters most: sizes up to double share a 190cm length while king and super king extend to 200cm. Beyond the mattress figures we cover how much frame construction adds to the footprint, why upholstered designs take the most space, and the clearance each size needs for comfortable access. There is also guidance on children's and bunk bed heights, matching duvet and fitted sheet sizes, the continental and American dimensions that catch out online buyers, and how to plan wardrobes and drawers around what remains....

August 17, 2026

What Is the Length of a Double Bed?

A UK double bed is 190cm long by 135cm wide, which is 6ft 3in by 4ft 6in. Length is the measurement most people get wrong, because singles, small doubles and doubles all share the same 190cm length while kings and super kings step up to 200cm. This guide explains why frame length always exceeds mattress length, sometimes by as much as 25cm on a deep upholstered headboard, and why that matters in alcoves and chimney recesses. It covers whether 190cm suits taller sleepers, how footboards reduce usable comfort, the continental 140cm by 200cm alternative for narrow rooms, and how to plan circulation space at the foot of the bed. It closes with duvet sizing and what furniture the remaining floor can realistically hold....

August 17, 2026

What Are the Dimensions of a Super King Bed?

A UK super king bed measures 180cm by 200cm, giving each of two sleepers exactly the width of a single mattress. This guide places those dimensions against every other UK size, explains the room proportions a super king actually needs once walkways and wardrobe doors are counted, and covers the delivery problem that catches most buyers out: getting a 180cm headboard up a turning staircase. It also details super king bedding sizing and why king duvets do not work, why central mattress support matters at this width, and how bedside cabinets, benches and rugs need to scale up alongside the bed....

August 17, 2026

What Is a Hybrid Bed?

A hybrid bed uses a hybrid mattress: pocket springs for support and airflow, combined with comfort layers of memory foam, latex or gel for contouring and pressure relief. This guide explains how a hybrid is built from the spring base upward through the comfort layers to the reinforced edge support and quilted cover, and describes honestly what it feels like to sleep on compared with pure pocket sprung and all foam alternatives. It covers low motion transfer for couples sharing a double, why hybrids run cooler than memory foam, and which sleeping positions and body weights suit which specifications. There is practical guidance on mattress depth against fitted sheet pockets and frame side rails, the weight involved in rotating one, slat spacing and central support requirements for bases, adjustable bed compatibility, the break in period, and the straightforward care routine that keeps foam comfort layers and pocket springs performing well over many years of use....

August 17, 2026

Can You Put a Oak Shoe Cabinet in a Bedroom Instead of a Hallway?

An oak shoe cabinet suits a bedroom just as well as a hallway, and in many British homes it is the more practical option. Bedrooms offer steadier temperatures, drier air and more usable wall space than a narrow entrance, all of which are kinder to timber furniture over time. The considerations that matter are depth and circulation space, sensible positioning away from radiators and door swings, and a simple routine for keeping footwear dry before it goes away. This guide walks through choosing the right spot in the room, matching oak tones to existing bedroom pieces, using the cabinet top as a genuine working surface, managing odour and dust, and handling the weight of solid timber on an upper floor. It also covers when keeping shoes near the front door still makes better sense, and how a split arrangement between hall and bedroom often gives the tidiest result for busy households....

August 17, 2026

What Size a King Bed?

A king size bed in the UK measures 150cm wide by 200cm long, or 5ft by 6ft 6in, making it 15cm wider and 10cm longer than a standard double. The extra length is often what decides whether a king actually fits a room, and frames add a further 5cm to 18cm on top of the mattress width. This guide sets out the room size a king needs with proper walkways, compares it directly against double and super king in space per sleeper, and explains the bedding and pillow sizes that fit a 150cm mattress. Mattress construction for two sharing, frame styles, storage bases, styling proportion in a larger bedroom and access advice for delivery are all covered, with a closing FAQ....