What Is a 3/4 Bed?
A 3/4 bed is a bed that sits between a single and a double, measuring 120cm by 190cm in modern UK sizing, which retailers also sell as a small double. The name is historical: it described a bed roughly three quarters the width of a traditional double. That history matters, because older 3/4 beds were made in a range of widths and lengths that do not match today's standard. This guide explains what the term means, how the size came about, and how to tell whether an inherited frame is a modern or antique example. We also cover where the size still earns its place in British homes, the bedding that fits, layout and clearance figures, mattress options for non standard frames, slat replacement on older beds, and how to decide between a 3/4 bed and a standard double for the room you have. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you....
