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

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....

August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a 3 4 Bed?

A three quarter bed is 120cm wide and 190cm long, which is just under 4ft, and in UK retail it is almost always sold as a small double. It sits between a 90cm single and a 135cm double, giving one sleeper generous room or two sleepers around 60cm each. This guide clears up the confusing overlap between three quarter, small double and queen labelling, including why overseas listings can mislead. We look at the rooms where a 120cm bed genuinely solves a problem, the clearance and room width it needs, which fitted sheets and duvets actually fit, how to style a narrower bed so it does not look lost, and what to check on frame construction before ordering. We also compare the real cost of sizing up once bedding is included, explain why this width suits guest rooms and home offices particularly well, and set out the slat spacing and centre support to look for on a wooden frame....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Size of Super King Size Bed?

A super king is the largest standard bed size available in Britain, measuring 180cm wide by 200cm long, and this guide explains what that means in a real home. We compare it against the UK king and double, and show why the useful figure is 90cm of width per sleeper, the same space a single mattress gives one person. There is detailed guidance on the room dimensions the size genuinely requires, how sloping eaves and window positions affect placement, and how to check whether a 180cm mattress will make it up a British staircase before you order. We also cover super king bedding sizes and fitted sheet pocket depths, pillow arrangements at this width, the centre rail and slat support a wide frame needs, and how to scale bedside cabinets and wardrobes so the room stays balanced rather than crowded....

August 16, 2026

What Size Is a Super King Bed?

A UK super king bed measures 180cm wide by 200cm long, making it the largest standard size sold here and the exact width of two single beds together. This guide explains what those numbers mean in a real room, including the floor clearance needed on each side and the point at which a king becomes the better choice. We cover how upholstered, wooden and leather frames differ in footprint and presence, why central support rails and closely spaced sprung slats matter more at this width, and how split mattress construction solves both delivery and turning problems. There is also guidance on super king bedding sizes, pillow arrangements, ottoman storage bases and choosing bedside cabinets that suit the scale....

August 16, 2026

What Size Is a Three Quarter Bed?

A three quarter bed measures 120cm by 190cm and is sold in the UK as a small double, sitting neatly between a single and a full double. This guide explains where the old three quarter name comes from, why it still appears in period properties and secondhand listings, and how the size compares against every other UK bed dimension. It covers the rooms the size genuinely solves, including alcoves beside chimney breasts and second bedrooms that need floor space for a desk, along with honest guidance on comfort for one sleeper versus two, bedding availability, storage bases and how to plan around wardrobe door swings....

August 16, 2026

What Are the Measurements of a Small Double Bed?

A small double bed measures 120cm wide by 190cm long, which is 4ft by 6ft 3in, or 48 inches by 75 inches. It is the size UK retailers also list as a three quarter bed, and it exists for a very practical reason: plenty of British bedrooms are too narrow for a standard double but too generous for a single. This guide gives the exact measurements, the frame allowances to expect once side rails and headboards are included, the bedding that actually fits, and honest guidance on which rooms genuinely benefit from the size. We also cover room layout and clearance figures, storage choices for tight spaces, base support and slat spacing, mattress depth and sheet fit, and the access checks worth doing before delivery day. The aim is simple: the bed you order should work in the room you actually have. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you will see....

August 16, 2026

Where Can I Buy a Bed Frame?

You can buy a bed frame from online furniture specialists, department stores, high street bed shops, independent makers or second hand marketplaces, and each route trades choice against the chance to see the frame in person. Online specialists carry the deepest ranges because they are not limited by showroom space, listing every UK size with exact measurements, while physical shops let you judge headboard height and finish by hand. This guide compares each buying route honestly, then sets out what to check before ordering anywhere: room measurements at floor and waist height, the delivery route through doors and staircases, mattress depth support and slat spacing. It also covers how frame material changes the feel of a bedroom and how to match bedside furniture to mattress height....

August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a Doubke Bed?

A standard double bed in the UK is 135cm wide by 190cm long, which is 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in. That works out at 67.5cm per sleeper for a couple, narrower than a single mattress each, and understanding what that means in practice helps you judge whether a double genuinely suits your room. This guide sets the double alongside the small double, king and super king, explains why external frame width can add another 20cm, and works through the room dimensions needed for comfortable walkways on one or both sides. We also cover which frame styles suit a bed of this size, how ottoman and drawer bases compare for under bed storage, and how to arrange bedside cabinets, chests of drawers and mirrors around a double in a typical British bedroom....

August 16, 2026

How Big Is an Emperor Bed?

An emperor bed measures 200cm by 200cm, a perfect square and the largest widely available UK bed size beyond bespoke work. This guide sets the size in context against single, double, king and super king dimensions, and explains why the square proportion changes how the bed reads in a room. We cover the minimum bedroom size needed for an emperor to function properly, the delivery route considerations that catch buyers out at this width, and the realities of sourcing emperor mattresses and bedding, which are made in far smaller volumes than standard sizes. There is advice on frame styles that suit the scale, how to furnish the rest of the room around a bed this large, and a simple masking tape test worth running before you commit....