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

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....

August 16, 2026

How Long Queen Size Bed?

A queen size bed is 200cm long, which is 6ft 6in, and in British sizing that length belongs to the king size rather than a separate queen. Queen is an American and Australian term, so listings that use it here usually mean a 150cm by 200cm UK king, and this guide explains how to read the labels with confidence. We set out which sizes share the 190cm length and which move up to 200cm, then look at who genuinely benefits from the extra ten centimetres, including taller sleepers and anyone who shares the bed with children in the morning. There is practical guidance on the difference between frame length and mattress length, buying bedding that fits a 200cm mattress, planning room length around headboard depth, and checking access before delivery, followed by short answers to the questions asked most often about queen and king sizing in the UK. Read it before ordering bedding or a frame....

August 16, 2026

What Are King Bed Dimensions?

A UK king size mattress measures 150cm wide by 200cm long, while the frame around it usually adds another 5cm to 15cm in each direction once side rails, upholstery and a headboard are counted. This guide sets out both figures and explains when to use each, then compares a king with a standard double and a super king so the upgrade decision is clear. It covers the room size a king bed genuinely needs, how headboard height affects placement under windows and sloping ceilings, mattress depth and finished bed height, and the bedding sizes that fit a UK king rather than an imported one. It also looks at ottoman and drawer storage, scaling bedside cabinets to a large bed, and the common questions that come up when planning a king bedroom....

August 16, 2026

Is a Queen Bed Smaller Than a Double?

A queen bed is larger than a double, not smaller: a UK double is 135cm by 190cm while a queen sits at around 150cm by 200cm, adding roughly 15cm of width and 10cm of length. The confusion arises because queen is not a native British bed size, and beds listed as queen here almost always match UK king size dimensions. This guide compares both sizes in detail, explains what the extra width means for each sleeper, and sets out which option suits a typical UK bedroom. It also covers bedding compatibility, frame footprints, ottoman storage capacity and the access issues worth checking before ordering a wider bed....

August 16, 2026

What Is a Queen Size Bed Size?

A queen size bed measures around 152cm by 203cm, an American and Australian standard that does not form part of official UK sizing. The closest British equivalent is the king size bed at 150cm by 200cm, which sits within a few centimetres of a queen and explains why the two names are so often mixed up. This guide gives the exact queen measurements, compares them against UK single, double, king and super king sizes, and explains where the small difference genuinely matters: fitted sheets, duvets and mattress protectors. It also covers the floor space a bed of this size needs, suitable frame materials and storage bases, and how to scale bedside cabinets and mirrors to suit the footprint....

August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Double Bed in Inches?

A UK double bed measures 54 inches by 75 inches, which is 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in or 135cm by 190cm, and this guide sets out what those figures mean in a real bedroom. We give the full British size range in both inches and centimetres so you can measure with whichever system you are used to, explain why the external frame is always wider than the mattress and by how much, and show how much walking space and drawer clearance a double actually needs. There is also advice on how 27 inches per sleeper compares with a single mattress, why mattress depth changes the height and the bedding you need, and how to choose between drawer and ottoman storage bases in narrow British rooms....

August 16, 2026

What Dimensions Is a King Bed?

In the UK a king bed measures 150cm x 200cm, or 5ft x 6ft 6in, but the word king is a regional label rather than a fixed measurement. A US king runs around 193cm wide and a European king 160cm, which is why international bedding so often refuses to fit. This guide compares king dimensions across the UK, Europe, the US and Australia, then explains the difference between mattress size and frame footprint, including the height measurement most people overlook. We cover clearance planning for real British bedrooms with chimney breasts and radiators, how to decide between a king and a super king, the central support a wider mattress needs, under bed storage capacity, and how to dress a larger bed in proportion....

August 16, 2026

What Size Is a Small Single Bed?

A small single bed measures 75cm by 190cm, or 2ft 6in by 6ft 3in, making it 15cm narrower than a standard single while keeping the same length. This guide gives the exact measurements, explains how much a frame adds to the overall footprint, and shows why headboard depth catches people out in alcoves. We compare the small single with every other UK bed size, including the length step up to king, and explain when a taller sleeper will outgrow the length before the width. There is practical advice on choosing slim frames for narrow rooms, sensible mattress depth, buying fitted sheets in the correct width, and planning walkways and vertical storage so a box room or loft conversion actually works day to day....

August 16, 2026

What’s a Standard Double Bed Size?

A standard double bed in Britain measures 135 cm wide by 190 cm long, or 4 ft 6 in by 6 ft 3 in, and it remains the most widely bought size in the country. This guide explains where the double sits between the 120 cm small double and the 150 cm king, how much sleeping width each person actually gets when two adults share, and why the fixed 190 cm length is the specification taller sleepers should check first. We also cover how much extra floor space a frame adds beyond the mattress footprint, the walkways a double needs to feel comfortable in a typical British bedroom, the correct duvet and pillowcase sizes, and practical storage choices that protect the space you have left around the bed. There is guidance too on the centre support and slat spacing a double frame needs, and the access checks worth making before you order....

August 16, 2026

How Much Is a Bed?

Bed prices in the UK usually run from around £150 for a simple metal frame to £600 or more for solid wood and storage designs, with mattresses adding a further £100 to £700 on top. This guide breaks down exactly what you are paying for, from frame materials and slat construction to gas lift mechanisms and central support rails, and explains how cost scales with UK bed sizes from single through to super king. It also covers mattress construction and why it deserves a larger share of the budget than the frame, along with the expenses people routinely forget: new bedding when changing size, bedside storage, and disposal of the old mattress. A short FAQ answers the practical questions buyers ask most....