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What Size Bed Do You Need for a Loft Bedroom?
October 7, 2026

What Size Bed Do You Need for a Loft Bedroom?

Loft conversions create some of the most characterful bedrooms in UK homes, but sloping ceilings make choosing a bed more complicated than reading a floor plan. Most loft bedrooms suit a double, and many dormer, hip to gable and mansard conversions can comfortably take a king size. The deciding factor is usable headroom rather than floor area alone. In this guide, we explain how to divide a loft room into standing, sitting and low eaves zones, how to test whether you can sit up in bed under the slope and which bed sizes suit each type of conversion. We also cover where to place the headboard, why low profile frames work so well, how to make sure a mattress can make it up narrow loft stairs and how to plan storage and lighting around sloping ceilings. By the end, you will know how to choose a bed that feels restful rather than cramped....

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How New Homeowners Can Choose the Perfect Bed
October 6, 2026

How New Homeowners Can Choose the Perfect Bed

Moving into a home you own changes how you should choose a bed. Instead of buying quickly for moving day, it pays to live in the room for a little while, understand how the light falls, measure around radiators, alcoves and fitted wardrobes, and decide on a size that will suit you for years. In this guide for new homeowners we look at when it makes sense to step up from a double to a king size, how different frame materials such as wood, fabric, leather and metal age over time, and how to make sure a bed will actually make it up the stairs of a period terrace or new build. We also cover choosing a mattress alongside the frame, whether to buy a matching bedroom set or build the room gradually, why it helps to decorate before delivery, and how your old bed could furnish the spare room....

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What Size Bed Do You Need for a Narrow Bedroom?
October 5, 2026

What Size Bed Do You Need for a Narrow Bedroom?

Narrow bedrooms are common in UK homes, from Victorian terraces to new build box rooms, and the right bed size makes a difference to how they feel and function. In this guide we explain how to work out which bed will fit, using the width of the room rather than its length as the starting point. We compare single, small double, double and king size beds against typical narrow room widths, explain how much walking space you need beside and at the foot of the bed, and look at the layouts that make long slim rooms easier to use. We cover frame features that save space, such as slim side rails, low headboards and storage bases, along with ideas for fitting wardrobes and bedside furniture without blocking the route through the room. The guide closes with answers to common questions about pushing a bed against the wall, choosing between small double and double sizes, and planning around doors and windows....

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How to Measure Up for Panel Headboard Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide
October 5, 2026

How to Measure Up for Panel Headboard Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide

Panel headboard beds bring real presence to a bedroom, but their extra height, width and padded depth mean careful measuring matters more than with a plain frame. This simple sizing guide walks you through the five measurements that count: the width of the headboard wall and the position of sockets, switches and radiators; the height available beneath ceilings, sills and slopes; the depth of the room from headboard to opposite wall; the clearance on each side of the bed; and the narrowest point on the route into the bedroom. We explain what each dimension on a product page actually means, why the mattress size tells you what fits in the frame but not what fits in your room, and how mattress depth changes how much of the panels remain visible. You will also find advice on choosing bedside tables that frame the headboard and a quick masking tape test that shows how a new bed will look....

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Beds in Detached Family Homes: Size, Style and Placement Ideas
October 5, 2026

Beds in Detached Family Homes: Size, Style and Placement Ideas

Detached family homes usually offer more floor space and more flexible walls than terraced or semi detached houses, which gives you real choice over bed size, style and placement in every bedroom. The main bedroom can often take a king size or super king bed, while children's rooms and guest rooms suit singles, small doubles or doubles depending on age and use. In this guide we look at each room in turn. We explain how to size a bed for a generous main bedroom without losing comfortable clearance, how to place a headboard when windows sit on several walls, and when floating a bed away from the wall works well. We also cover beds that grow with children, practical layouts for siblings who share, guest rooms that double as studies and how wardrobes and storage shape each space. Finally, we share ideas for creating a consistent feel across the whole upstairs....

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Everything You Need to Know About Small Double Beds
October 5, 2026

Everything You Need to Know About Small Double Beds

The small double is one of the most useful bed sizes in British homes, yet it is often overlooked. Measuring around 120cm by 190cm, it gives one adult generous room to stretch out while fitting into bedrooms where a standard double would leave walkways uncomfortably tight. In this guide we set out the full range of UK bed sizes so you can see exactly where the small double sits, and explain the different names it goes by. We look at who the size suits best, from single adults and teenagers to compact guest rooms and box rooms, and weigh up honestly whether it works for couples. You will find advice on choosing between fabric, wooden and metal frames, the storage options available, and how to match mattress depth and bedding. Finally, we cover room clearances and simple styling touches that help a small double feel generous and well proportioned in any room....

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How to Shop for Beds Online with Confidence
October 5, 2026

How to Shop for Beds Online with Confidence

Buying a bed online can feel like a leap of faith. You cannot sit on the edge of the frame, run your hand along the headboard or check how high the base sits from the floor. Yet with a clear method, it is entirely possible to order a bed from home and feel sure it will suit your room, your mattress and your daily routine. This guide sets out that method step by step. We explain how to measure the room and the delivery route, how to read product dimensions properly, what to look for in materials and construction, and why the slats and base type matter for comfort and mattress life. We also cover how to judge colour from photographs, how to approach fabric swatches, what to check about assembly, and how to plan the day the bed arrives. The aim is to remove guesswork so that the bed you unpack is the bed you expected to see....

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How to Measure Up for Four Poster Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide
October 4, 2026

How to Measure Up for Four Poster Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide

Measuring up for a four poster bed means checking three sets of figures: the floor footprint of the frame, the clearance you want around it and the height of the posts compared with your ceiling. The footprint is usually larger than the mattress size suggests because the posts sit outside the mattress edge, and the height is the measurement people most often overlook. This simple sizing guide walks through each step in order. We cover standard UK mattress sizes and how much a four poster frame adds, how to tape the outline on your floor, and the side and foot clearance that keeps a room comfortable. We also explain how ceiling heights vary between modern and period UK homes, how to check doors and staircases for delivery, and how material choice affects how large a four poster feels. A practical checklist at the end brings everything together before you order....

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How to Choose the Right Bed for Your Space
October 4, 2026

How to Choose the Right Bed for Your Space

The right bed for your room is the largest frame that still leaves comfortable walking space around it and enough clearance to open doors and drawers fully. That means starting with the floor rather than the headboard. In this practical guide we explain how to measure a bedroom properly, including the radiators, window sills, chimney breasts and sloping ceilings that so often shape UK rooms. We set out the standard UK bed sizes, from single to super king, and explain why the external frame dimensions matter as much as the mattress size. You will learn how much clearance to allow beside and at the foot of a bed, how frame style and legs change the sense of space, and how fabric, wood, metal and leather each affect the feel of a room. We also cover storage bases, mattress depth and bedside planning, then finish with a quick masking tape test that helps you avoid layout mistakes....

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Double Beds or Single Beds? How to Decide
October 3, 2026

Double Beds or Single Beds? How to Decide

Choosing between a double bed and a single bed is rarely just about width. It depends on who will sleep in the bed, how the room is shaped and how long you expect the bed to stay in place. In this guide we explain the standard UK bed sizes, from the 90 cm single through the small double to the 135 cm double, and show how frames add to those measurements. We look at the clearances that keep a bedroom comfortable to move around, the households and rooms where a single makes more sense, and the situations where a double is the better long term investment. You will also find advice on storage, headboard height, mattress handling and planning for a child who will grow into their room. A simple four question check at the end helps you make a confident decision for any bedroom, from a compact box room to a generous main suite....

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