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

August 17, 2026

How Big Is a Queen Bed?

A queen bed measures 152cm by 203cm, which makes it a North American size with no British equivalent. The closest UK size is the king at 150cm by 200cm, just 2cm narrower, while the standard British double at 135cm by 190cm is considerably smaller despite often being confused with a queen. This guide compares queen, king, double and super king in both dimensions and sleeping width per person, then explains where the small differences actually cause problems: fitted sheets that pop off at the corners, and imported pillows that will not fit British pillowcases. We also cover what to buy instead if you have read American advice recommending a queen, the room dimensions both sizes need, comfortable total bed height, and why partner disturbance and central support matter once a mattress passes 135cm wide....

August 17, 2026

What Is the Biggest UK Bed Size?

The biggest standard UK bed size is the super king at 180cm wide by 200cm long, and it is the largest size with frames, mattresses and bedding that are widely available on the British market. Above it sit emperor beds at around 200cm by 200cm and caesar beds reaching up to 240cm wide, both specialist sizes with dimensions that vary by manufacturer. This guide lists the full UK range in order, explains why super king is the practical maximum for most households, and sets out the room dimensions and walkways each size needs. It also covers the delivery access measurements people most often overlook, zip and link solutions for tight staircases, frame support requirements, and how to scale wardrobes, rugs and lighting to a large bedroom....

August 17, 2026

How Wide Double Bed?

A standard UK double bed is 135cm wide, which is 4ft 6in, with a length of 190cm or 6ft 3in. This guide explains why the finished bed always takes up more width than that, with padded upholstered frames adding as much as 10cm on each side, and why that difference decides whether a double fits comfortably in a British box room. We compare double, small double and king size widths and lengths side by side, work out how much sleeping width each person actually gets, and set out the walking clearance a double bed needs on each side and at the foot. There is practical advice on awkward bedroom shapes, including chimney breast alcoves and loft rooms with sloping ceilings, along with guidance on double bedding sizes, mattress depth and making a small bedroom work with under bed storage....

August 17, 2026

What Are the Sizes of King Size Beds?

In the UK there are two king size beds: a standard king at 150cm by 200cm and a super king at 180cm by 200cm. Both share the same 200cm length, so the difference is entirely in width, and that 30cm gap has a real effect on how a bedroom functions day to day. This guide sets out both sizes in centimetres, feet and inches, explains how frame footprints differ from mattress dimensions, and covers the room sizes each option realistically needs. We also look at divan, slatted and ottoman construction, mattress depth and bed height, base support across large widths, sheet depth allowances, how overseas king sizing compares, and the option of zipping two long singles together. Finally we cover the access checks worth doing before a large bed arrives at your front door. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you will see on a product page rather than an American....

August 17, 2026

How Big Is a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed is 150cm wide by 200cm long, giving each sleeper 75cm and reaching the 200cm length that stops taller people from hanging over the end. This guide gives the figures in both centimetres and feet, explains why US king and queen sizes are not equivalents when buying bedding, and works out the real footprint including frame and walkways. It covers how the extra 15cm of width changes sleeping for two, how frame height and finish affect room proportion, the centre support a 150cm mattress needs, storage strategies when the bed takes the main wall, and getting a 200cm side rail around a stairwell turn....

August 17, 2026

Is King Size Bed Bigger Than Queen Size?

Compared within the same sizing system a king is clearly bigger than a queen, at around 193cm wide against 152cm in the American range. Britain has its own king at 150cm by 200cm, which is fractionally smaller than a queen rather than larger, so the two feel identical in use. This article shows how to identify which size a listing really means from the centimetre figures, sets out the width each sleeper gets on a double, king, queen and super king, and explains the practical cost of buying a mattress or fitted sheet to the wrong specification. It also covers the room dimensions each size needs once frames and clearance are included, the storage that keeps a large bed workable, and when going bigger is the wrong decision....

August 17, 2026

What Is Bed Topper?

A bed topper, more usually called a mattress topper, is a removable layer placed on top of a mattress to change how it feels, typically between 2cm and 10cm thick and secured with elasticated corner straps beneath the fitted sheet. This article defines it clearly, separates it from a mattress protector, and sets out what a topper genuinely achieves: softening a mattress that arrived too firm, easing pressure on hips and shoulders, and adding warmth or a cooling effect. It is equally clear about the limits, explaining why a topper cannot correct a sagging mattress or make a soft one meaningfully firmer. Each material is covered in turn, from memory foam and latex through to wool, microfibre and down, with guidance on choosing thickness, checking fitted sheet depth, fitting and rotating, washing by type, and deciding between a topper and a new mattress....

August 17, 2026

What a Standard Double Bed Size?

A standard UK double bed measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, making it the most commonly bought size in the country and the easiest to furnish around. This guide explains why the double became the default, how much floor width different frame constructions add on top of the mattress figure, and the clearances a double actually needs in a typical UK bedroom. It clears up the confusion with small doubles at 120cm and US full sizes at 137cm, both of which cause bedding problems. There is detail on divan, wooden, upholstered and ottoman frame options, fitted sheet depths that stay put, and honest guidance on when to size down to a small double or up to a king, including why the 190cm length matters more than the width for taller sleepers. Because a double gives each of two people around 68cm, it also covers the set up choices that make the most of it: pocket springs, pillow sizing and duvets....

August 17, 2026

What Size Is a Single Size Bed?

A UK single bed measures 90cm wide by 190cm long, and this guide sets out what that means when you are planning a box room, a child's bedroom or a spare room. We explain the two variations worth knowing about, the 75cm small single and the 200cm long single, and place all of them alongside British small double, double, king and super king widths. There is practical advice on the circulation space a single needs, why running the bed along the longest wall usually works best in a narrow room, and how divan drawers, guest beds and bunk beds recover floor area. We cover choosing a single mattress for a child or an adult, slat spacing for foam and sprung constructions, bedding sizes and fitted sheet pocket depths, and how to scale bedside tables, chests of drawers and wardrobe doors so a small bedroom still functions properly day to day....

August 17, 2026

What Are the Dimensions of Beds?

UK beds come in six standard sizes, from a 75cm small single through to a 180cm super king, and this guide sets out every dimension in both centimetres and feet. We explain the pattern that matters most: sizes up to double share a 190cm length while king and super king extend to 200cm. Beyond the mattress figures we cover how much frame construction adds to the footprint, why upholstered designs take the most space, and the clearance each size needs for comfortable access. There is also guidance on children's and bunk bed heights, matching duvet and fitted sheet sizes, the continental and American dimensions that catch out online buyers, and how to plan wardrobes and drawers around what remains....