How High Should a Bed Be?

In most UK homes the top of the mattress should sit between 55cm and 65cm from the floor, with 60cm the figure that suits the widest range of adults. This guide shows how to test the right height for your own body by checking the angle of your knees when sitting on the edge of the bed, then explains how frame height, mattress depth and toppers combine to create the total figure. It covers low platform frames and the rooms they suit, taller divan and ottoman bases where storage matters, and the heights that work best for children, older adults and anyone with reduced mobility. We also look at how bed height affects the proportions of a room, and how to match bedside furniture and rugs to it....