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What Is the Width of a 3/4 Bed?
August 17, 2026

What Is the Width of a 3/4 Bed?

A 3/4 bed is 120cm wide, sold in the UK as a small double and measuring 120cm by 190cm. This guide explains where that size sits between a single and a double, why so many British second bedrooms need it, and what the 15cm saving over a standard double actually buys you in walkway space. We cover how frame construction adds to the footprint, why footboards and tall headboards work against a narrow room, and how ottoman bases can outperform a squeezed in wardrobe. There is honest guidance on sharing a 120cm mattress, why edge support and pocket springs matter more at this width, and the bedding availability catch to check before ordering, plus ideas for furnishing the space that remains....

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What Size Is a 3 4 Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Size Is a 3 4 Bed?

A 3 4 bed measures 120cm by 190cm, a name inherited from the imperial system where 4ft was roughly three quarters of a 4ft 6in double. This article explains how to read the fraction correctly, why older frames sometimes carry the label at a different width, and where 120cm sits on the full UK size ladder. It looks at the rooms the size genuinely solves, from chimney breast alcoves to loft conversions and teenage bedrooms that need desk space, along with practical guidance on sleeping comfort for one or two, sourcing small double sheets and protectors, and planning slim bedside units and sliding wardrobe doors around it....

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Is a Small Double the Same as a 3/4 Bed?
August 16, 2026

Is a Small Double the Same as a 3/4 Bed?

A small double and a 3/4 bed are the same size: 120cm wide by 190cm long, or 4ft by 6ft 3in. The 3/4 name is simply the older term, describing a width that sits between a single and a standard double, and both labels appear on the same beds in UK showrooms today. This guide confirms the measurements, places the size within the full British bed range and explains why the shared 190cm length makes it such a practical swap in box rooms and narrow second bedrooms. It also covers which fitted sheets and duvets to buy, how to plan around door swings and radiators, when an ottoman base beats drawers and the ordering mistakes that catch people out when a listing uses the older name. There is practical advice on mattress feel for a narrower frame, slat spacing to look for, and two simple ways to stop a 120cm bed looking undersized against a wide bedroom wall....

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