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

August 16, 2026

Where to Buy Bed Frames?

Bed frames are sold through specialist online retailers, high street bed shops, independent makers, and general marketplaces, and each route suits a different kind of buyer. This guide compares them honestly: where you get the widest range of sizes, where it helps to sit on a frame first, and when a bespoke maker is worth the wait. More importantly, it sets out the checks that matter regardless of where you buy, including measuring the room rather than the mattress, confirming UK size conventions, checking slat spacing and centre support, and planning the delivery route through doorways and stairs. There is also advice on matching a frame's visual weight to a small bedroom, planning storage alongside it, and assembling a frame so it stays solid and silent in use....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Width of a Single Bed?

A single bed in the UK is 90cm wide, paired with a standard 190cm length, and that same size is often listed as 3ft in older descriptions. Frame width sits above the mattress figure, which is why some single beds need closer to 105cm of wall space. This article breaks down how to read bed listings correctly, the difference between standard, small and long singles, and how to test whether 90cm genuinely fits your room before buying. It covers bedding compatibility, slat spacing and mattress depth, storage options around a narrow bed, and the layouts that work best in compact British bedrooms. Access advice for tight stairs and loft rooms is included, along with a short FAQ answering the questions that come up most often....

August 16, 2026

Which Is Bigger King Size Bed or Queen?

A king size bed is bigger than a queen in UK terms, measuring 150cm by 200cm against a double at 135cm by 190cm, but the real difficulty is that queen is not an official British bed size at all. It belongs to American and Australian standards, which is why bedding so often refuses to fit imported frames. This guide sets out every UK bed size clearly, explains how much floor space a king size genuinely needs in a British bedroom, covers access routes such as narrow staircases and loft hatches, and looks at when a super king makes better sense than a king. It also covers mattress support, bedding costs and storage solutions for smaller homes, with a short FAQ answering the questions people ask most often before buying....

August 16, 2026

What Is a Trundle on a Bed?

A trundle is a second mattress base that hides beneath a main bed and slides out when an extra sleeper arrives. It rolls on castors or runners, takes a slimmer mattress than the bed above, and disappears entirely during the day, which is why it suits tight British bedrooms so well. In this guide we explain how the mechanism works, the mattress depths a trundle will accept, and how much clear floor you need in front of the bed before the idea becomes practical. We compare trundles with bunk beds and sofa beds so you can see which arrangement suits your household, then cover the smaller details that decide whether a pull out base gets used or ignored: castors on carpet, frame bracing, airflow through slats, and somewhere sensible to keep the second set of bedding....

August 16, 2026

What Is Size of Queen Size Bed?

A queen size bed measures around 152cm by 203cm, which places it between a British double and a super king, and almost exactly alongside our own UK king at 150cm by 200cm. Because the word queen has no official British definition, the same label can appear on beds that differ by more than 30cm in width, so reading the centimetre measurement is far more reliable than trusting the name. This guide sets out queen dimensions in feet and centimetres, compares them with UK bed sizes, explains how much floor space the footprint really needs once a headboard and walking room are included, and covers mattress fit, bedding depth, headboard height and the bedside storage that works alongside a wider bed in a typical UK bedroom....

August 16, 2026

What Size in Queen Bed?

A queen bed measures 60 inches by 80 inches, or about 152cm by 203cm, which makes it slightly larger than a standard UK double and very close to a British king size at 150cm by 200cm. Because queen is not an official UK bed size, the label is used loosely here, and the only reliable way to compare beds is to read the centimetre measurements. This guide sets queen proportions against every standard UK size, explains why imported bedding rarely fits neatly, and shows how much floor space a bed of this width really needs in a typical British bedroom. It also covers frame heights, mattress feel, bedside storage for tight rooms and the access checks worth doing before delivery, so you can choose a size that suits both your sleep and your room without guessing at the numbers. There is also guidance on frame materials and on choosing firmness when two people share a wider mattress....

August 16, 2026

What Size Throw for a King Size Bed?

Choosing a throw for a king size bed comes down to arithmetic rather than guesswork, and the size printed on the label is rarely the whole story. This guide explains why a throw of around 220cm by 240cm suits a standard UK king size mattress, how to work out the drop you want on each side, and when to size up to 240cm by 260cm for a deeper fall. It also covers the way fabric weight changes how the same dimensions look on the bed, three reliable ways to style a throw across a king, and the practical points that matter in real UK bedrooms: narrow walkways, radiator placement, mattress toppers and where to store a large throw once summer arrives. There is guidance on matching fibre choice to how the throw will be used, from wool to chunky knits, and on the care requirements that decide whether it survives regular washing....

August 16, 2026

How Big Is a King Size Bed Mattress?

A UK king size mattress measures 150cm by 200cm, or roughly 60 inches by 78 inches, which is why it is often called a 5ft bed. That makes it 15cm wider and 10cm longer than a standard double, and 15cm narrower than a super king. This guide sets out the full measurements including mattress depth, explains why UK sizing differs from American and European sizing, and shows how much floor space a king size frame really needs once headboards and walking room are counted. We also cover measuring your room and access route properly, matching king size bedding and pillows, choosing between pocket sprung, foam and hybrid interiors, and deciding honestly whether a king or a double suits your bedroom better. Finally, we look at the most common measuring mistakes people make when sizing up, from forgetting the headboard depth to overlooking the turn on a staircase, so the bed you order fits the room and reaches it without trouble....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Size of the King Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm wide by 200cm long, giving each sleeper 75cm of space and adding useful length for taller adults. This guide sets out the exact mattress and frame dimensions, explains how a king compares with doubles and super kings, and covers the clearance you need around the bed for comfortable access. We look at how upholstered, wooden and metal frames change the overall footprint, what bedding sizes to buy, and how to plan bedside cabinets and wardrobe space once a larger bed is in place. There is practical guidance on base support, mattress weight and dual tension options, plus advice on measuring stairs and landings before delivery day arrives at your home....

August 16, 2026

How Many Inches Is a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 60 inches wide by 78 inches long, which converts to 150cm by 200cm, or 5ft by 6ft 6in. That extra width over a standard double is the reason so many couples move up a size, but the length matters just as much for taller sleepers. In this guide we explain the exact inch measurements, how the mattress differs from the frame you actually have to fit into the room, and how much floor space you realistically need on each side of the bed. We also cover the practical points that catch people out, including landing space, doorway widths, stair turns, bedside clearance, slat support across a wide span and fitted sheet depth. Finally we compare UK king sizing with the sizes used in America and Europe, so you can decide with real confidence whether a king size genuinely suits the bedroom you have at home....