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How Big Is a Single Bed in cm?
August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Single Bed in cm?

A UK single bed measures 90cm wide by 190cm long, and this guide explains what those centimetres mean once a bed is actually in the room. We place the single alongside every other British size, from the 75cm small single up to the 180cm super king, and show why frame dimensions always exceed mattress dimensions by five to ten centimetres. There is guidance on the smallest room a single fits, positioning under windows and sloping loft ceilings, and how much width two children sharing really need. We also cover drawer bases and cabin frames that recover floor space, why slatted bases matter in cold box rooms, how mattress depth sets the total bed height, and the strict depth limits that apply to bunk bed mattresses....

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What Is a Three Quarter Bed Size?
August 16, 2026

What Is a Three Quarter Bed Size?

A three quarter bed in the UK measures 120cm x 190cm, and is sold interchangeably as a small double. Sitting between a 90cm single and a 135cm double, it is the size most people overlook when planning a bedroom and often the one that makes a difficult room work. This guide sets out exactly where it fits in the UK size ladder, why the 190cm length matters for taller sleepers, and how much room width you need for comfortable walkways. We look at who the size genuinely suits, from single sleepers and teenagers to guest rooms that double as home offices, and how it performs in loft conversions and box rooms. Bedding availability, mattress options, frame styles and the furniture you can fit in the space it frees up are all covered....

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What Bed Is Bigger Queen or King?
August 16, 2026

What Bed Is Bigger Queen or King?

Whether a queen or a king is bigger depends entirely on which country's naming system you are using, and this guide untangles it. In the UK a king size measures 150cm by 200cm and is larger than the queen size sold overseas at roughly 152cm by 203cm only in length terms, while in the United States a king is far wider than a queen. We set out the British ladder from double through king to super king in centimetres, show how much width each sleeper actually gains at each step, and explain the room spans and doorway access a larger bed demands. There is also advice on central support for wide mattresses, dual tension options for couples, and why substituting queen bedding on a British king rarely fits properly....

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What Are the Widths of Beds?
August 16, 2026

What Are the Widths of Beds?

Standard UK bed widths run in five steps: 90cm for a single, 120cm for a small double, 135cm for a double, 150cm for a king size and 180cm for a super king. Below those sit cot beds at around 70cm and short singles that share the 90cm width but lose length. This guide sets out every width in centimetres and feet, explains why length matters just as much, and shows how the shared 190cm length of singles, small doubles and doubles compares with the 200cm length of king frames. It also covers the clearances to leave around a bed, the masking tape test that reveals awkward layouts, which duvet and fitted sheet sizes pair with each width, and the access checks that stop a bed arriving too wide for the stairs. There is a section on imported widths such as queen, Emperor and Continental sizes, plus advice on planning wardrobes and drawers around the width you choose....

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How Wide Is a Doubke Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a Doubke Bed?

A standard double bed in the UK is 135cm wide by 190cm long, which is 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in. That works out at 67.5cm per sleeper for a couple, narrower than a single mattress each, and understanding what that means in practice helps you judge whether a double genuinely suits your room. This guide sets the double alongside the small double, king and super king, explains why external frame width can add another 20cm, and works through the room dimensions needed for comfortable walkways on one or both sides. We also cover which frame styles suit a bed of this size, how ottoman and drawer bases compare for under bed storage, and how to arrange bedside cabinets, chests of drawers and mirrors around a double in a typical British bedroom....

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What Size Is a Standard Single Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Size Is a Standard Single Bed?

A standard UK single bed measures 90cm by 190cm, or 3ft by 6ft 3in, and this guide explains what that size delivers in a real British bedroom. We cover where a single works best, from box rooms and loft conversions to guest rooms that double as studies, and show why each half of a shared double is actually narrower than a single mattress. There is practical guidance on the smallest room a single fits, how much walking space to leave, and how to arrange two singles or a bunk when children share. We also look at frame styles with built in drawers or pull out guest mattresses, how mattress depth affects height and safety rails, and why European frames taking a 200cm mattress cause problems with British bedding....

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What Are the Dimensions of a King Size Bed UK?
August 16, 2026

What Are the Dimensions of a King Size Bed UK?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm by 200cm, or 5ft by 6ft 6in, which is 15cm wider and 10cm longer than a standard double. This guide explains what those numbers mean in a real bedroom: how much a slim frame adds compared with a deeply upholstered one, why headboard and footboard depth push the total footprint well beyond the mattress size, and what room dimensions give comfortable walkways. We compare UK king with every other UK size, flag the difference between UK, European and American conventions, and cover bedding sizes including why two standard pillows leave a gap. There is also practical advice on frame choice, bedside furniture proportions, storage planning and lighting a wide bed properly....

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

What Length Is a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed is 200cm long, or 6ft 6in, with a mattress measuring 150cm x 200cm. That length is shared with doubles and super kings, making 200cm the maximum across all standard UK sizes. This guide explains why length rather than width is the most common source of sleeping discomfort, how much clearance to allow above your own height, and how pillow depth quietly eats into usable mattress length. We also cover the gap between mattress length and external frame length, which can add 25cm and catches out anyone fitting a bed into an alcove. Alongside that we look at bedding and mattress depth, how to plan room depth for walkways at the foot of the bed, and which furniture fits alongside a king in a typical British bedroom....

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How Big Is a Double Bed in Inches?
August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Double Bed in Inches?

A UK double bed measures 54 inches by 75 inches, which is 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in or 135cm by 190cm, and this guide sets out what those figures mean in a real bedroom. We give the full British size range in both inches and centimetres so you can measure with whichever system you are used to, explain why the external frame is always wider than the mattress and by how much, and show how much walking space and drawer clearance a double actually needs. There is also advice on how 27 inches per sleeper compares with a single mattress, why mattress depth changes the height and the bedding you need, and how to choose between drawer and ottoman storage bases in narrow British rooms....

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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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