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

August 17, 2026

What Is a Double Bed Size in cm?

A double bed in the UK measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, and that is the mattress size UK bedding is cut to. This guide explains why centimetres are the safer unit to work from, since imperial equivalents such as 4ft 6in are rounded figures that can mislead when fitting a bed into a tight alcove or ordering from an overseas supplier. It lists every UK bed size in metric for quick comparison, notes that everything below king size shares the same 190cm length, and covers the often overlooked third dimension of mattress depth, which determines whether fitted sheets stay on and whether a mattress sits neatly within a frame surround. There is practical advice on walkway clearances, minimum room dimensions, measuring at floor level in older houses, checking the delivery route and stair turn, choosing between metal, wooden, upholstered and ottoman frames, and getting duvet, fitted sheet and pillowcase sizing right first time....

August 17, 2026

What Is Size for Queen Bed?

A queen bed measures 60in by 80in, or 152cm by 203cm, which is the US and Canadian standard rather than a UK size. In Britain the closest equivalent is the king at 150cm by 200cm, only 2cm narrower and 3cm shorter, which is why anyone shopping in the UK for a queen should be looking at king size instead. This guide untangles why the two sizing systems confuse buyers, sets queen against UK double, king and super king dimensions, and explains what happens if you already own a queen mattress and need it to work on a UK frame. We also cover the room size and clearances needed, support and slat spacing at this width, stair access in older UK homes, and how to buy bedding by measurement rather than name....

August 17, 2026

What Are Dimensions for King Size Bed?

The dimensions for a UK king size bed are 150cm by 200cm, or 5ft by 6ft 6in, but a mattress size alone is not enough to plan a bedroom. This guide sets out the four measurements that actually matter: mattress width and length for bedding, plus frame external width and length for floor planning, which commonly run to around 165cm by 215cm. We show what a king gives each sleeper compared with a double, explain how to measure a room step by step including walkway allowances and fixed obstructions, and cover the delivery route checks that catch people out with a rigid 200cm mattress. There is also guidance on UK versus other size conventions, how frame style changes the footprint, and correct duvet, sheet and pillow sizes....

August 17, 2026

What Size Is a Small Double Bed UK?

A small double bed in the UK measures 120cm by 190cm, or 4ft by 6ft 3in, which is why it is also called a four foot or three quarter bed. Sitting between the 90cm single and the 135cm double, it gives one sleeper a third more width than a single while leaving a narrow room usable, and it will take two people at a squeeze. This guide compares all three sizes in sleeping width per person, explains who the size genuinely suits from teenagers to guest rooms and house shares, and works through room planning at 120cm including frame allowances and the option of turning the bed across the room. We also cover the narrower bedding availability and how a standard double duvet solves part of it, plus the frame and storage types that work best in a tight space....

August 17, 2026

How Long Is a Double Bed in cm?

A standard UK double bed mattress is 190cm long and 135cm wide, while the frame usually measures between 195cm and 205cm long once the headboard and any footboard are counted. That distinction matters whenever a bed has to fit between a wall and a chimney breast. This guide gives the exact figures in centimetres, explains why frame and mattress lengths differ, and points out that UK single, small double and double mattresses all share the same 190cm length, so sizing up gains width rather than legroom. It also covers how much length taller sleepers actually need, the room dimensions and walkways a double requires, fitted sheet and duvet sizing, mattress rotation, and how to plan bedside cabinets and wardrobes around the footprint....

August 17, 2026

What Is a Queen Bed?

A queen bed is a size rather than a style: 60 inches by 80 inches, or about 152cm by 203cm, and it is the standard mid to large size in North America and Australia. Britain never adopted it, which is why the term causes confusion here, and the nearest UK equivalent is a king size bed at 150cm by 200cm. This guide explains where the queen size came from, sets its measurements against every standard British size, and shows why a king frame is the right thing to shop for if you want queen proportions. It also covers who the size suits, the room dimensions it needs, ottoman and drawer storage options, mattress support for two sleepers and why UK bedding is the safer buy. There is advice on what to check when a UK listing uses the word queen loosely, and how to lay out a room around a bed of this width....

August 17, 2026

What Size Beds Are There?

British beds come in five standard sizes, and this guide sets out every one of them in both centimetres and feet: single at 90cm, small double at 120cm, double at 135cm, king at 150cm and super king at 180cm. We explain that the first three share the same 190cm length while king and super king step up to 200cm, and why the finished bed always occupies more floor than the mattress figure suggests. There is coverage of cot bed and short single sizes for children, the non standard emperor and made to order sizes above super king, and how UK measurements compare with American and European standards including the queen size that Britain does not use. We also work through choosing by room size, clearance guidance, divans against frames, storage bases, bedding dimensions and checking staircase access....

August 17, 2026

Which Bed Is Bigger King or Queen Size?

A king bed is bigger than a queen. In American sizing a king measures around 193cm by 203cm against a queen at 152cm by 203cm, so the king is roughly 41cm wider with identical length. In the UK the comparison works differently, because queen is not one of our standard sizes: our king at 150cm by 200cm is almost exactly the width of an American queen. This guide sets out both systems clearly, explains which UK size you should actually be shopping for, and shows how much width each sleeper gets at every size. We also cover the room planning and clearance figures that follow, the frame allowances to expect, base support on a wide mattress, sheet depth options, and the bedding differences that catch people out when buying from overseas sellers or using an imported bed frame. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you will see on a product page....

August 17, 2026

How Long Is a Double Bed?

A double bed in the UK is 190cm long and 135cm wide, and the length is the measurement most people overlook, because single, small double and double sizes are all 190cm. Moving from a single to a double therefore adds width but no legroom at all: only king and super king sizes step up to 200cm. This guide explains who finds 190cm too short, how tucked duvets make a short mattress feel shorter still, and why frame length matters more than mattress length once footboards and headboards are counted, pushing the real floor requirement to between 205cm and 215cm. It also covers room layouts for narrow and short bedrooms, choosing between small double, double and king, bedding and mattress notes, and efficient storage around a double bed....

August 17, 2026

What Are the Measurements of Bed Sizes?

UK bed sizes run from small single at 75cm by 190cm through to emperor at around 200cm by 200cm, and this guide sets out every measurement in one place. It covers the full range in centimetres and feet, the width each sleeper actually gets at every size, matching duvet and fitted sheet dimensions including mattress depth allowances, and the frame allowances that make external width up to 30cm greater than the mattress. It also gives the room size each bed needs once walkways are included, compares UK sizes against US and European equivalents where names mislead, and explains how to measure a room before ordering....