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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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What Size in Queen Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Size in Queen Bed?

A queen bed measures 60 inches by 80 inches, or about 152cm by 203cm, which makes it slightly larger than a standard UK double and very close to a British king size at 150cm by 200cm. Because queen is not an official UK bed size, the label is used loosely here, and the only reliable way to compare beds is to read the centimetre measurements. This guide sets queen proportions against every standard UK size, explains why imported bedding rarely fits neatly, and shows how much floor space a bed of this width really needs in a typical British bedroom. It also covers frame heights, mattress feel, bedside storage for tight rooms and the access checks worth doing before delivery, so you can choose a size that suits both your sleep and your room without guessing at the numbers. There is also guidance on frame materials and on choosing firmness when two people share a wider mattress....

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