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What Is the Size of a Double Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Is the Size of a Double Bed?

A standard UK double bed mattress measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, and the frame that holds it typically occupies around 145cm by 200cm of floor space once side rails and a headboard are included. This guide explains both measurements and why the frame figure is the one to plan a room around, then compares a double with a small double and a king so the choice between them is clear. It covers the room dimensions that suit a double comfortably, frame materials from fabric to metal, slat and centre support requirements, mattress depth and finished bed height, and the bedding sizes that fit a UK double rather than a continental one. Storage options, scaling bedside cabinets and the mistakes that catch buyers out are all covered, with practical answers at the end....

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How Big Is a Double Bed UK?
August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Double Bed UK?

A double bed in the UK measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, or 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in, and it remains the most widely sold bed size in Britain. Split between two people that gives each sleeper around 67.5cm, narrower than a single bed, which explains why the step up to a king feels so noticeable. This guide compares the double against every other UK size, sets out realistic frame footprints and the room dimensions that suit them, and explains why doubles work so well in terraced houses and 1930s semis with narrow staircases. We also cover frame styles, under bed storage capacity, UK bedding sizes, the small double as a narrow room alternative, mattress support requirements and practical ways to keep a bed heavy bedroom feeling calm....

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How.long Is a Single Bed?
August 16, 2026

How.long Is a Single Bed?

A standard UK single bed mattress is 190cm long and 90cm wide, while the frame usually measures between 195cm and 205cm once the headboard is included. Length is the measurement that catches people out, because it stays the same across single, small double and standard double sizes: moving up to a double gains width only. This guide covers every single bed measurement used in Britain, including narrow singles at 75cm and long singles at 200cm, and explains where singles work best in UK homes such as box rooms, loft conversions and guest bedrooms. It also looks at bunk beds and trundle formats, frame styles, under bed storage and practical ways to make a small single bedroom feel more generous....

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What’s the Size of King Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What’s the Size of King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed has a mattress measuring 150cm by 200cm, or 5ft by 6ft 6in, with the frame adding roughly 5cm to 15cm on each side. This guide sets out the exact dimensions, explains why a UK king is not the same as a US king, and compares it against single, small double, double and super king sizes so you can judge the step up. We cover the room size needed for comfortable access, the clearances required for wardrobe doors, and why the route up your stairs matters as much as the bedroom itself. There is also practical detail on how frame type changes the real footprint, why a centre support rail is essential at king size, and how to buy the correct bedding....

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What Biggest Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Biggest Size Bed?

The biggest bed you can buy as standard in the UK is the super king at 180cm by 200cm. Larger beds do exist, with the emperor at 200cm square and a few wider specialist frames above it, but they bring narrower bedding choices, longer mattress lead times and real difficulty getting anything up a British staircase. This guide walks through the full UK size ladder from single to super king, explains what actually changes when you step above it, and sets out the room dimensions and walkways each size needs before it starts to feel cramped. We also cover delivery access routes, rolled and zip and link mattresses for awkward stairs, and how bedside tables, lighting and storage have to change once the bed occupies most of one wall in the room....

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How Big Is a Standard Double Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Standard Double Bed?

A standard UK double bed measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, giving two sleepers 67.5cm each, and remains the most common size in British bedrooms. This guide sets out the exact mattress and bedding dimensions, explains why external frame width can be 30cm more than the mattress, and works out the room size a double genuinely needs once walkways are included. It compares the double with the small double below it and the king above, looks at whether 135cm is enough for two adults, and covers frame styles, under bed storage options, access through tight stairwells and how to choose bedside furniture that does not narrow the walkway....

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Is a Queen Bed Bigger Than a Double Bed?
August 16, 2026

Is a Queen Bed Bigger Than a Double Bed?

A queen bed is bigger than a double, but the more useful point for UK buyers is that queen is not a British size at all. This article sets out the exact measurements for double, king and queen mattresses, explains why the nearest UK equivalent to a queen is a king size, and shows how the extra width translates into shoulder room for two sleepers. It also covers the minimum room dimensions each size needs once walkways and wardrobe doors are accounted for, the bedding sizing mistakes that catch people out, how to check staircases and doorways before ordering, and when a double remains the sensible choice....

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How Wide Is a Queen Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a Queen Bed?

Queen size causes more confusion in British bedrooms than any other bed measurement, largely because it is not a standard UK size at all. This article explains what the term usually means here, how a US queen at around 152cm compares with the UK king at 150cm, and why that small difference matters for bedding rather than for the bed itself. We set out every British bed width side by side, from single through to super king, and explain why length increases at king size. There is practical guidance on the room dimensions a 150cm wide bed genuinely needs, how to measure around radiators and door swings, and how to test the footprint with masking tape before ordering. We also cover bedding sizes, fitted sheet pocket depths for deeper mattresses, external frame widths and how to weigh a wider bed against the bedroom furniture you may lose....

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

What Is a Size of a King Bed?

In the UK, a king bed measures 150cm by 200cm, which is 5ft wide by 6ft 6in long. It is the second largest standard size we sell, sitting above a double and below a super king. Knowing the number is only half the job, because the size only works if the room can carry it, and that depends on frame design, mattress depth, bedside clearance and how you move around the bed each morning. This guide covers the sizing in centimetres, feet and inches, the room dimensions that genuinely suit a king, and the differences between UK, American and European sizing that make bedding so easy to get wrong. We also look at base support across a wide span, sheet depth allowances, how to handle chimney breasts and sloping ceilings, and the delivery checks worth doing before you commit to the larger bed. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you will....

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What Width Is a Super King Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Width Is a Super King Size Bed?

A super king size bed is 180cm wide and 200cm long in the UK, making it the widest standard British bed size and giving each sleeper the same 90cm of width as a full single mattress. This guide sets out how super king compares with king, double and small double sizes, explains why the length is identical to a king and what that means if legroom is your concern, and works through the floor space genuinely needed once frame padding and walking room are included. It also covers the practical challenge of getting a 180cm mattress up a British staircase, the zip and link alternative, super king bedding sizes, central support requirements, and how to arrange bedside furniture around a bed this wide....

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