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

August 16, 2026

Which Is Bigger King or Queen Size Bed?

Which bed is bigger depends entirely on which country's sizing you are using, and that is why the question causes so much trouble. A queen measures 152cm by 203cm in the American system. A British king size measures 150cm by 200cm. The two are within a few centimetres of each other, so a queen is only marginally wider than a UK king rather than dramatically different. An American king, at 193cm wide, is a genuinely larger bed than both. In this guide we lay out the figures side by side, explain why the names do not translate cleanly between Britain and North America, and show what each size means in terms of sleeping width per person. We also look at how much floor space a frame adds, which room dimensions each option needs, and how to avoid the bedding problems that follow from mixing the two systems in one bedroom....

August 16, 2026

What Size Is a King Size Bed Throw?

A king size bed throw generally measures between 220cm by 240cm and 240cm by 260cm, which gives a 35cm to 45cm drop on each side of a 150cm wide UK king mattress. This guide explains how to calculate the drop you actually want, why mattress depth changes the result more than most people expect, and how king throw sizes compare with double and super king options. We cover fabric weight and drape, three styling arrangements that consistently look considered, and how divan bases, open leg frames and upholstered rails each call for a different length. There is practical guidance on washing and storing throws too, plus answers on bedspreads, shrinkage and how many cushions a king bed can carry....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Biggest Bed Size?

The biggest bed size sold as standard in the UK is the super king at 180cm by 200cm, with the emperor at around 200cm by 200cm sitting above it and made to order sizes beyond. This guide lists every UK size from largest to smallest, explains why length only increases once in the range, and shows where UK names differ from US and European equivalents so bedding actually fits. It covers the floor space and walkway each large size needs, how to keep wardrobe storage workable once a wide bed is in place, mattress support requirements at super king and emperor width, and how frame height and colour change how large a bed feels in a real room....

August 16, 2026

Are Divan Beds Good?

Divan beds are a sound choice for most British bedrooms, particularly where storage is short and floor space is limited, because the base matches the mattress footprint almost exactly and can hold drawers underneath. They are not the right answer for every room, and this guide explains where they perform well and where an open frame serves you better. We cover what a divan actually is, how sprung and platform top bases differ in the way they support a mattress, and what those differences mean for comfort and mattress life. There is practical advice on choosing between drawers and an ottoman lift, matching a headboard to the base, and getting a two part base up a narrow staircase. We also look at day to day living with a divan, including cleaning the upholstered sides, rotating the mattress and airing the bed, before answering the questions people raise most often about durability and squeaking....

August 16, 2026

What Size Throw for King Size Bed?

For a UK king size bed at 150cm by 200cm, a throw around 220cm by 240cm gives full coverage with an even drape, while a folded accent at the foot of the bed needs roughly 130cm by 180cm. This guide explains why throw sizes vary so much between brands, and how to choose one based on the way you actually want it to sit: full coverage, folded at the foot, or draped over one side. It looks at how mattress depth and toppers affect the overhang you need, how fabric weight changes the finished look, and how to relate colour to the frame and the rest of the room. We also cover layering without clutter, super king measurements, sensible storage and care, plus answers to common questions....

August 16, 2026

Where Do You Buy a Bed?

Beds in the UK are bought from three main places: online furniture retailers with the widest range of frames and sizes, high street stores where you can test mattress feel in person, and specialist bed shops offering narrower ranges with detailed sleep advice. This guide walks through each route and explains what actually decides a good purchase, from choosing the right UK size and frame material to deciding whether to buy the mattress and frame together. It covers storage options such as drawer beds and ottomans, the measurements worth checking on a product page, and how to plan the delivery route through a hallway and stair turn before ordering. Practical questions at the end cover buying online without seeing a bed, reusing an existing mattress and choosing between a divan and a frame....

August 16, 2026

How Long Is a Double Bed in Feet?

A UK double bed is 6ft 3in long, which is 190cm, and that measurement applies to the mattress rather than the frame that surrounds it. This guide converts double bed length into feet, inches and centimetres, explains how to judge whether 6ft 3in genuinely suits your height once pillows are accounted for, and shows how footboards, posts and ottoman mechanisms change the external length you need to plan around. It also covers fitting a 190cm bed into a typical British bedroom, radiator clearance, bedding that suits the length, and how to get a bed frame up a narrow staircase without damage....

August 16, 2026

What Are the Sizes of King Beds?

King bed sizing in the UK is more straightforward than it first appears: a king measures 150cm by 200cm and a super king measures 180cm by 200cm. Confusion tends to come from American and European measurements, which use different standards and will not match British frames or bedding. This guide sets out every king size measurement used in the UK, explains how frames add to the external footprint beyond the mattress dimension, and shows the minimum room sizes that make each option workable. It also covers emperor sizing, international comparisons, frame materials, storage bases, mattress delivery access and how to plan wardrobes and drawers around a bed that occupies most of the available floor area....

August 16, 2026

What Is a Zed Bed?

A zed bed is a folding guest bed that opens into a Z shape, with a three section mattress on a hinged frame that rolls away into a cupboard when it is not needed. This guide explains how the mechanism works, typical single and small double dimensions, and the space you need both folded and open. We compare zed beds with folding beds, sofa beds and storage beds so you can judge which suits your home, and cover honest comfort expectations, the value of a topper, and what to check on frames, castors and leg locks before buying. There is also practical advice on airing, upright storage and hinge maintenance to keep a zed bed usable for years in compact UK homes....

August 16, 2026

How Long Is a Standard Single Bed?

A standard single bed in the UK is 190cm long and 90cm wide, roughly 6ft 3in by 3ft, and that 190cm length has been the British standard for decades. This guide covers the exact measurements alongside the variations you may meet, including extra long singles at 200cm and shorter children's cabin beds. We explain why the frame always runs longer than the mattress and why that matters in alcoves and box rooms, how much clear floor space to allow for access and drawer clearance, and whether a standard single is long enough for a tall adult or a growing teenager. Also covered: frame styles for children's rooms and guest rooms, under bed storage options ranked by capacity, mattress support requirements, and practical ways to make a narrow single bedroom feel larger....