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

August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a Queen Size Bed?

A queen size bed measures 152cm wide by 203cm long, or 60 inches across, but the size is not part of the official UK bed range at all. The British equivalent is the king size at 150cm by 200cm, a difference of about two centimetres in width that matters far more for fitted bedding than it does for sleeping comfort. This guide explains why UK sizing skips the queen tier, why some retailers use the term loosely for anything between a double and a king, and why centimetre measurements are the only reliable guide when shopping. It sets out the full British range from single through super king, the room dimensions and walkway clearances a 150cm bed genuinely needs, and the delivery route checks worth making first. There is also detailed guidance on fitted sheets, duvet coverage, mattress protector pocket depth and choosing between fabric, wooden and ottoman storage king frames....

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

Is King Bed Bigger Than Queen?

Whether a king bed is bigger than a queen depends entirely on which sizing system you are reading. In American measurements a king is 193cm by 203cm against a queen at 152cm by 203cm, making the king 41cm wider. In UK measurements a king is 150cm by 200cm, which is actually a shade smaller than an American queen. This guide untangles the two systems, lists every British bed size in order, and shows what the width differences feel like per sleeper once a partner, a pet or a child is involved. It also covers the room dimensions each size realistically needs, why frames measure wider than mattresses, bedding compatibility between systems, and how to rebalance wardrobes and bedside furniture around a larger bed....

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

What Dimensions King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm wide by 200cm long, giving each sleeper 75cm and reaching the 200cm length that makes it the first genuinely long size in the British range. This guide gives the exact mattress, base and bedding dimensions, explains why external frame width can run to 175cm, and calculates the room size needed once walkways are included. It compares the king with the double below and super king above, covers getting a 200cm side rail around a tight stairwell turn, sets out the centre support and slat spacing a 150cm mattress requires, and looks at frame heights and bedside furniture that keep the room in proportion....

August 16, 2026

Are Ottoman Beds Good?

Ottoman beds are a strong choice where storage is scarce and floor space is tight, because gas assisted struts lift the whole mattress base to reveal a single large cavity without adding anything to the bed's footprint. This guide explains how side lifting and end lifting bases differ and which suits a narrow British bedroom, sets out the genuine advantages of one open compartment for bulky items like spare duvets and suitcases, and is equally clear about the drawbacks: you must clear the bedding to open it, loft rooms may not have the headroom for the lifting arc, and deep mattresses make the lift heavier. It also compares ottoman bases with drawer divans, lists what to check before ordering, and covers habits that make the storage genuinely usable....

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....