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

August 16, 2026

What Is Bigger King or Queen Size Bed?

A king size bed is bigger than a queen, and in the UK the difference comes down to which naming system you are using. A UK king measures 150cm by 200cm, while the American queen sits at 152cm by 203cm, making the two almost identical in practice. The real gap appears when a king is compared against a UK double, which is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter. This guide sets out every British bed size in centimetres, explains why the queen label causes confusion in UK bedrooms, and looks at the room dimensions each size genuinely needs. It also covers what changes when you move up a size, from bedding and bedside furniture to mattress depth and under bed storage, so you can decide with measurements rather than guesswork....

August 16, 2026

Which Direction Should Your Bed Face?

The direction your bed faces changes how a bedroom feels far more than most people expect, and in UK homes the walls usually decide the answer before tradition does. This guide explains why a solid headboard wall matters more than the compass, how to keep a clear sightline to the door without lying in line with it, and how morning and evening light should influence which way you point the mattress. It also covers what Vastu and Feng Shui actually recommend, the walkway clearances worth protecting, and practical fixes for loft rooms, box rooms and bedrooms with two doorways, plus a simple masking tape test before you dismantle anything....

August 16, 2026

How Do Adjustable Beds Work?

An adjustable bed works through a hinged, motorised base that reshapes itself beneath a flexible mattress. Separate sections for the head, back, thighs and legs are joined by hinges, and small electric actuators raise or lower each one when you press a button on the handset. This guide explains what sits inside the base, the movements you can expect from head lift and foot lift functions, how the controls and power supply work, and why battery backup matters during an outage. It also covers the mattresses that flex safely on an articulating frame, the clearance a raised head section needs behind a headboard, and the practical points that matter in smaller British bedrooms such as stair access, bedside cabinet height and lost under bed storage. Split configurations for couples with different habits are explained too, along with realistic notes on noise, maintenance and who genuinely benefits from choosing an adjustable base over a fixed one....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Width of a Super King Size Bed?

A super king size bed in the UK measures 180cm wide by 200cm long, making it the widest standard bed size available in British homes. That is 30cm wider than a king and 45cm wider than a double, giving each sleeper the same personal width as a single mattress. This guide explains exactly what those measurements mean in practice, how much floor space a super king genuinely needs once you allow for walkways and door swings, and why frame width often exceeds mattress width. We also cover bedding sizes, mattress weight and delivery access, plus how to fit bedside cabinets, chests of drawers and wardrobes around a bed this large. If you are weighing up whether a super king suits your bedroom, the practical measurements here will help you decide with confidence....

August 16, 2026

What Are the Measurement of a Queen Bed?

A queen bed measures 152cm by 203cm, which is 5ft by 6ft 8in, and it belongs to the American sizing system rather than the British one. That single fact explains most of the confusion around the name, because British bedrooms are furnished to a range that runs single, small double, double, king size and super king. A queen sits between the British double and king in width, and it is longer than both. In this guide we set out the exact measurements, compare them with every standard UK size, and explain what happens to bedding when the two systems meet. We also cover the room dimensions a bed of this width really needs, how much floor space a frame adds beyond the mattress, and which British size to choose if you have slept on a queen abroad and want the same feeling at home. Practical measuring advice is included throughout so you can plan the room before ordering....

August 16, 2026

What Are the Measurements of a Single Bed?

A standard single bed in the UK measures 90cm wide by 190cm long, though the frame itself adds a few centimetres on each side. This guide sets out the exact measurements you need before ordering, including small single and long single variations, the difference between mattress size and frame footprint, and how much floor space a single bed genuinely requires in a typical British box room. We look at frame styles that suit narrow spaces, storage options that reclaim the volume beneath the bed, mattress depth and its effect on fitted sheets, and the three room measurements worth taking before you commit. There is also practical advice on getting a bed frame up a stairwell and a short set of questions on twin sizes, shared use and slatted bases....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Largest Bed?

The largest bed widely available in the UK is the emperor at roughly 200cm by 200cm, with the super king at 180cm by 200cm the biggest size stocked as standard. Larger frames such as the Caesar and Alaskan king exist, but they are made to order and bring bespoke mattress and bedding requirements with them. This guide sets out the sizes in order, explains the floor space and walkway a very large bed genuinely needs, and covers the access and delivery checks worth making before you order. It also looks at mattress support, bedding availability, frame styles that carry width well, and how to keep the rest of the bedroom in proportion once a wide bed is in place, so the extra room is comfort rather than compromise....

August 16, 2026

How Big Are King Size Beds?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm wide by 200cm long, which is 5ft by 6ft 6in, and the frame adds a little more on every side depending on the style you choose. That makes it 15cm wider and 10cm longer than a standard double, so both the sleeping surface and the floor space change noticeably. This guide sets out the exact measurements, compares the king with singles, small doubles, doubles and super kings, and explains how much clearance you need for comfortable access around the bed. We look at measuring at floor level and again at waist height, checking doorways, landings and stairwells before delivery, and the way frame style changes the overall footprint. There is also practical guidance on under bed storage, fitted sheet depth and mattress support across a wider surface, followed by short answers to the questions people ask most often when moving up from a double to a king....

August 16, 2026

What Is the Standard Size for a Single Bed?

A standard single bed in the UK measures 90cm wide by 190cm long, or 3ft by 6ft 3in, and that figure always refers to the mattress rather than the frame. This guide explains the difference between mattress and frame measurements, then looks at the small single at 75cm wide and the long single at 200cm for taller sleepers. It covers how to measure a box room properly, how much walking space to leave around the bed, and why the combined height of base and mattress matters more than either figure on its own. We also look at frame styles that suit tight rooms, mattress depth and bedding fit, and the slim bedside cabinets, drawers and storage bases that make a single bedroom work day to day, along with clear answers to the questions we hear most often....

August 16, 2026

How Long Is a Single Bed in cm?

A standard UK single bed measures 190cm long and 90cm wide, though the frame around it usually adds a few centimetres, so most single beds occupy closer to 200cm of floor length once rails and a headboard are counted. This guide explains the difference between mattress size and frame size, how much circulation space to leave on the access side, and why length stays the same across single, small double and double mattresses. It also looks at frame styles that suit narrow rooms, mattress depth and slat spacing, the bedding sizes that match a single mattress, and the kinds of UK rooms where a single bed is genuinely the right choice rather than a compromise. A short set of questions at the end covers long singles, bedding fit and measuring before you order....