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

August 17, 2026

Is a Queen Size Bed Bigger Than a Double?

A queen size bed is bigger than a double, though the answer depends on which queen you mean, and in the UK queen is not an official size at all. This guide sets out the measurements clearly: a US queen at 152cm by 203cm against a UK double at 135cm by 190cm, and why a bed sold in Britain as queen is usually a 150cm king. It explains where the confusion causes real problems, particularly when double bedding is bought for a queen labelled bed and the duvet leaves too little overhang for two people. There is practical comparison of the room widths each size needs, why the extra length often matters more than the extra width, and what to check before ordering a frame or mattress from an international seller. It also explains why the term keeps surfacing in British searches, and why mattress depth needs checking alongside width if imported bedding is going to fit....

August 17, 2026

What Size Is a Double Bed?

A UK double bed measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, and this guide explains what that means once two people are actually sharing it. We set the double alongside the 120cm small double, the 150cm king and the 180cm super king, explain why 135cm gives each sleeper less width than a single bed, and clear up the confusion around the term queen, which is not a British size. There is practical guidance on the room dimensions a double needs once external frame width and walkways are accounted for, and why marking the footprint in masking tape beats reading a floor plan. We also cover slat spacing and centre support for frames, how mattress depth changes the finished sleeping height and the bedside furniture that suits it, double bedding sizes and fitted sheet pocket depths, and how sliding wardrobes and ottoman bases recover space in a tight bedroom....

August 17, 2026

What Is the Width of a 3/4 Bed?

A 3/4 bed is 120cm wide, sold in the UK as a small double and measuring 120cm by 190cm. This guide explains where that size sits between a single and a double, why so many British second bedrooms need it, and what the 15cm saving over a standard double actually buys you in walkway space. We cover how frame construction adds to the footprint, why footboards and tall headboards work against a narrow room, and how ottoman bases can outperform a squeezed in wardrobe. There is honest guidance on sharing a 120cm mattress, why edge support and pocket springs matter more at this width, and the bedding availability catch to check before ordering, plus ideas for furnishing the space that remains....

August 17, 2026

What Size Is a Queen Size Bed?

An American queen size bed measures 152cm by 203cm, or 60in by 80in, while Australia uses 153cm by 203cm. Britain has no standard queen at all, so a bed sold as queen here is almost always a UK king at 150cm by 200cm. This guide compares the queen against every British size in centimetres, showing it sits just 2cm wider than a UK king but 17cm wider than a double. It explains why the two sizing systems produced near identical products under different names, then covers the practical consequences: which bedding crosses over and which does not, the room dimensions this width needs once walkways are added, how headboard proportion should scale at 150cm, and how storage and bedside furniture should be planned around it....

August 17, 2026

Is King or Queen Bed Bigger?

A king bed is bigger than a queen, but the more important point for UK buyers is that king means two different widths depending on which sizing system a listing uses. This guide sets both systems out side by side, showing that an American queen at 152cm is closest to a UK king at 150cm, while an American king at 193cm is wider than a UK super king. It covers exactly how much width each sleeper gets at every size, why length rather than width is often the more useful gain, the room dimensions each option needs, and the bedding mistakes that come from buying to the frame name rather than the mattress....

August 17, 2026

What Size of a Queen Bed?

A queen bed measures approximately 152cm by 203cm, or 60 inches by 80 inches, under American sizing where the name originates. Queen is not a UK standard size, which is why the question is harder to answer than it looks: British beds run single, small double, double, king and super king. The closest UK equivalent is our king at 150cm by 200cm, only two centimetres narrower. This guide gives the queen dimensions in full, explains what to buy in the UK instead, and sets out how the American, British and European systems compare against one another. We also cover the bedding differences that catch people out, the room planning needed for a bed of this width, frame footprints once side rails are included, base support and slat spacing, and what to do when the frame is the fixed element rather than the mattress. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you will....

August 17, 2026

What Is the Biggest Bed?

The biggest standard bed size in Britain is the super king at 180cm by 200cm, which is 6ft by 6ft 6in. Larger beds exist, but they move into specialist territory: an emperor is usually 200cm square, a caesar reaches around 240cm wide, and anything beyond that is made to order with bedding to match. In the American system the largest common size is the king at 193cm by 203cm. In this guide we set out each of those sizes clearly, explain what the extra width gives each sleeper, and look at the room dimensions and staircase access a very large bed genuinely needs. We also cover the support a wide mattress requires, why zip and link constructions solve both firmness and access problems, how to dress a bed of this scale so the proportions look right, and when a smaller bed with proper storage is the better decision. Planning the wardrobes and walkways around it is covered too....

August 17, 2026

What Width Is a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed is 150cm wide, or 5ft, with a full mattress size of 150cm x 200cm. Split between two sleepers that gives 75cm each, which is 7.5cm more than a double provides and 15cm less than a standard single mattress. This guide explains what that difference actually feels like in use, why build and sleeping position affect how much width you need, and how pocket springs make a given width feel more spacious than open coil. We map the uneven steps across the full UK width ladder, show why external frame width can reach 170cm and catch out anyone measuring an alcove, and give the arithmetic for room width with one or two walkways. Storage bases, bedside cabinet heights and bedding sizes are all covered for the king footprint....

August 17, 2026

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

A mirrored shoe cabinet is not tied to a hallway, and a bedroom often suits it better. This article explains why: lighter traffic means fewer scuffs on the reflective fronts, the mirror is genuinely useful where you dress, and most households keep the bulk of their footwear near the wardrobe anyway. We cover the clearance to leave between the bed and the cabinet, what the mirror should and should not reflect, and how to handle the honest objection of bringing outdoor shoes into a room where you sleep. There is also practical advice on using the unit for accessories and as a low dressing surface, keeping reflective panels clean, and choosing a glass tone that sits comfortably with wooden bedroom furniture....

August 17, 2026

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

Keeping shoes by the front door is habit rather than design logic, and in many British homes a tall shoe cabinet earns its place better in the bedroom. This guide explains why bedrooms usually offer more usable wall space than a narrow corridor, and why a drier, more stable room is kinder to leather and suede than a draughty hall. It covers choosing a slim tall unit with adjustable shelves, closed or mirrored fronts, and the best positions including beside a wardrobe, behind the door and in chimney breast alcoves. There is practical detail on ventilation and odour control, loading heavy boots low, fixing a top heavy unit to the wall, dealing with carpet, and keeping the room feeling like a bedroom rather than a store....