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How Long Is a Standard Double Bed?
August 17, 2026

How Long Is a Standard Double Bed?

A standard UK double bed is 190cm long, which is 6ft 3in or 75 inches, and length is the dimension people check least and regret most. This guide explains who 190cm actually suits, why sleepers above 185cm tall are better served by a 200cm king than a wider double, and how European frames expecting a 200cm mattress cause problems with British bedding. We cover external frame lengths from slim headboards to deep upholstered designs, how much clearance to leave at the foot for walkways and blanket boxes, and the doorway, stair turn and loft ceiling checks to make before ordering. There is also practical advice on footboards, rolled mattresses for difficult access, and when stepping up to a king is the simpler answer....

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What Size Is a Single Bed?
August 17, 2026

What Size Is a Single Bed?

A single bed is 90cm wide by 190cm long, which is 3ft by 6ft 3in, and it shares its length with small doubles and standard doubles. Only king and super king sizes move up to 200cm. This guide gives the full measurements, including small single sizes at 75cm and 80cm wide, and explains where singles work best, from children's rooms and box rooms to guest bedrooms that also serve as a study. We look at realistic room sizes and layouts, including placing a bed lengthways against a wall to free the centre of the floor, and at what to check on a single frame before buying. There is guidance on mattress tension for growing children, bedding sizes, and furnishing around a single bed with narrow bedside storage, plus a section on making the same bed work as needs change over the years, followed by short answers to common questions. Read it before choosing a frame or mattress....

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What Are the Dimensions of Beds?
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....

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What Is the Length of a Double Bed?
August 17, 2026

What Is the Length of a Double Bed?

A UK double bed is 190cm long by 135cm wide, which is 6ft 3in by 4ft 6in. Length is the measurement most people get wrong, because singles, small doubles and doubles all share the same 190cm length while kings and super kings step up to 200cm. This guide explains why frame length always exceeds mattress length, sometimes by as much as 25cm on a deep upholstered headboard, and why that matters in alcoves and chimney recesses. It covers whether 190cm suits taller sleepers, how footboards reduce usable comfort, the continental 140cm by 200cm alternative for narrow rooms, and how to plan circulation space at the foot of the bed. It closes with duvet sizing and what furniture the remaining floor can realistically hold....

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How Wide Is a Double Bed cm?
August 17, 2026

How Wide Is a Double Bed cm?

A standard UK double bed is 135cm wide by 190cm long, and that 135cm figure is UK specific: American full mattresses are 137cm and European doubles are often 140cm, differences small enough to sound negligible but large enough to stop a fitted sheet gripping. This guide works entirely in centimetres, covering how the 135cm width splits between two sleepers, why mattress depth decides your fitted sheet skirt, and where the double sits relative to every other UK size. We show the arithmetic for calculating room width with one or two walkways, explain how external frame width can add up to 18cm, and note why divan bases give the most mattress for a tight alcove. Bedding sizes, under bed storage options and the furniture that fits alongside are all included....

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What Is a Double Bed Width?
August 17, 2026

What Is a Double Bed Width?

A UK double bed width is 135cm, or 4ft 6in, and this guide explains why that single figure decides both how the bed sleeps and whether the room works. We look at what 67.5cm per person really means next to a 90cm single mattress, how much different frame constructions add to the external width, and why an upholstered double can occupy the same footprint as a slim king. There is detailed guidance on planning a room around 135cm, including walking space, drawer clearance and wardrobe door swing, plus when a 120cm small double or two linked singles is the better answer. We also cover ottoman and drawer storage bases, correct mattress fit, and a simple masking tape test that catches layout problems before you order....

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What Are Double Bed Dimensions?
August 16, 2026

What Are Double Bed Dimensions?

Double bed dimensions in the UK are 135cm by 190cm for the mattress and base, while the external frame runs from 143cm to 160cm wide depending on how the sides are built. This guide separates those two figures and explains why the frame measurement is the one to plan a room around. It details mattress depths and finished bed heights, headboard heights and the radiators and window sills they can clash with, duvet and fitted sheet sizing including topper allowances, walkway and drawer clearances, internal capacities of drawer and ottoman storage bases, and how the double compares with small double, king and single....

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What Dimensions Is a King Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Dimensions Is a King Size Bed?

A king size bed in the UK measures 150cm by 200cm, or 5ft by 6ft 6in, but that is only the mattress. This guide separates mattress dimensions from frame dimensions and shows how much different constructions add: a slim metal frame might add 5cm of width while an upholstered design adds 25cm, and headboards and footboards can push total length to 230cm. We explain what each sleeper actually gets at king size, why the 200cm length matters more than the width for taller sleepers, and how to work out the room space needed using realistic walkway allowances. There is also guidance on UK versus other size conventions, correct duvet, sheet and pillow sizes, and how a wide bed changes the scale of bedside furniture and lighting....

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What Is King Size Bed in cm?
August 16, 2026

What Is King Size Bed in cm?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm x 200cm, which is 5ft by 6ft 6in. Because the UK, Europe and North America all use different systems, the centimetre figure is the only reliable way to confirm what you are buying, and this guide sets them all out side by side. We cover the third measurement most people forget, mattress depth, and why a skirt under 30cm will pull off a deep king mattress overnight. Beyond that we look at how external frame dimensions can add 20cm of width and 25cm of length, how to calculate the room width you need in centimetres once walkways are included, and which bedding sizes match. Delivery access, bedside cabinet heights and wardrobe door clearance are all covered in the same metric terms....

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What Are the Sizes of Beds?
August 16, 2026

What Are the Sizes of Beds?

British beds come in six standard sizes, and this guide sets them all out in centimetres, feet and inches so you can measure with whichever system you prefer. We cover the small single at 75cm through to the super king at 180cm, explain why the metric figures look uneven next to their imperial names, and show how much width each sleeper actually gains at every step up. There is practical advice on matching a size to a real British room, including the frame allowances, walking space, drawer clearance and doorway access to check before ordering. We also look at which sizes suit main bedrooms, second bedrooms, children's rooms and guest rooms that double as studies, plus the central support and bedding depth details that change with size....

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