How Much Is a Bed?

Bed prices in the UK usually run from around £150 for a simple metal frame to £600 or more for solid wood and storage designs, with mattresses adding a further £100 to £700 on top. This guide breaks down exactly what you are paying for, from frame materials and slat construction to gas lift mechanisms and central support rails, and explains how cost scales with UK bed sizes from single through to super king. It also covers mattress construction and why it deserves a larger share of the budget than the frame, along with the expenses people routinely forget: new bedding when changing size, bedside storage, and disposal of the old mattress. A short FAQ answers the practical questions buyers ask most....