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What Is a Double Bed Size in cm?
August 17, 2026

What Is a Double Bed Size in cm?

A double bed in the UK measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, and that is the mattress size UK bedding is cut to. This guide explains why centimetres are the safer unit to work from, since imperial equivalents such as 4ft 6in are rounded figures that can mislead when fitting a bed into a tight alcove or ordering from an overseas supplier. It lists every UK bed size in metric for quick comparison, notes that everything below king size shares the same 190cm length, and covers the often overlooked third dimension of mattress depth, which determines whether fitted sheets stay on and whether a mattress sits neatly within a frame surround. There is practical advice on walkway clearances, minimum room dimensions, measuring at floor level in older houses, checking the delivery route and stair turn, choosing between metal, wooden, upholstered and ottoman frames, and getting duvet, fitted sheet and pillowcase sizing right first time....

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What Is a Queen Bed?
August 17, 2026

What Is a Queen Bed?

A queen bed is a size rather than a style: 60 inches by 80 inches, or about 152cm by 203cm, and it is the standard mid to large size in North America and Australia. Britain never adopted it, which is why the term causes confusion here, and the nearest UK equivalent is a king size bed at 150cm by 200cm. This guide explains where the queen size came from, sets its measurements against every standard British size, and shows why a king frame is the right thing to shop for if you want queen proportions. It also covers who the size suits, the room dimensions it needs, ottoman and drawer storage options, mattress support for two sleepers and why UK bedding is the safer buy. There is advice on what to check when a UK listing uses the word queen loosely, and how to lay out a room around a bed of this width....

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How Long Is a Double Bed in cm?
August 17, 2026

How Long Is a Double Bed in cm?

A standard UK double bed mattress is 190cm long and 135cm wide, while the frame usually measures between 195cm and 205cm long once the headboard and any footboard are counted. That distinction matters whenever a bed has to fit between a wall and a chimney breast. This guide gives the exact figures in centimetres, explains why frame and mattress lengths differ, and points out that UK single, small double and double mattresses all share the same 190cm length, so sizing up gains width rather than legroom. It also covers how much length taller sleepers actually need, the room dimensions and walkways a double requires, fitted sheet and duvet sizing, mattress rotation, and how to plan bedside cabinets and wardrobes around the footprint....

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How Wide Are Bed Sizes?
August 17, 2026

How Wide Are Bed Sizes?

UK bed widths run from 90cm for a single to 180cm for a super king, with a small double at 120cm, a double at 135cm and a king at 150cm in between. Width does almost all the work in deciding what fits a British bedroom, because length only varies between 190cm and 200cm across the entire range. This guide sets out every width in centimetres and feet, then divides each one to show what two sleepers actually get. It explains why frame width always exceeds mattress width, sometimes by 15cm on an upholstered design, and gives the full room width needed for one and two walkways at every size. It also covers how leg height, headboard proportion and bedding tone change perceived width in a small room....

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What’s a King Size Bed?
August 17, 2026

What’s a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed has a mattress measuring 150cm wide by 200cm long, sitting between a double and a super king, and it is the smallest UK size to reach the 200cm length. This guide places king within the full UK size ladder and explains why the length change matters for taller sleepers, then clears up the confusion between UK, American and European king dimensions that leads to ill fitting bedding. We cover the room space a king genuinely needs, frame options from upholstered and wooden through to gloss and metal, and why pocket sprung construction suits a shared bed at this width. There is also guidance on king bedding sizes, storage bases that use the space beneath, and when a double remains the better decision....

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What Is a Profiling Bed?
August 17, 2026

What Is a Profiling Bed?

A profiling bed divides the mattress platform into separate sections that raise and lower independently, and this guide explains how that works and when it is the right choice. We cover the difference between three and four section platforms, why the knee break matters as much as the back rest, and how overall height adjustment reduces strain for anyone providing care at the bedside. There is a clear comparison with domestic adjustable comfort beds, which look similar but are built for a different purpose, so you can judge whether care specification is genuinely needed. We also look at why profiling beds require mattresses designed to flex, how mattress depth affects the safe use of side rails, the extra clearance and power supply planning a home bedroom needs, and the furniture and lighting choices that stop the room feeling clinical....

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What Size Small Double Bed?
August 17, 2026

What Size Small Double Bed?

A small double bed measures 120cm wide by 190cm long, or 4ft by 6ft 3in, sitting between a single at 90cm and a standard double at 135cm. Because it shares the same 190cm length as both, it gains 30cm of sleeping width over a single without extending any further into the room, which makes it genuinely useful in British box rooms and loft conversions. This guide covers who a small double suits and who is better served by a standard double, the room dimensions and drawer clearance to plan for, and realistic frame footprints once headboards and footboards are counted. We also look at small double bedding sizes and a practical workaround for limited ranges, under bed storage capacity, frame styles for small rooms and mattress support....

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Where to Shop for Beds?
August 17, 2026

Where to Shop for Beds?

Beds can be bought from online specialists, showrooms, department stores, independent bed shops or second hand marketplaces, and the right choice depends on whether you are buying a frame or a mattress. This guide weighs up each route, explaining why frames are straightforward to buy online given accurate specifications while mattress firmness benefits from being tested in person. We cover what to establish before shopping anywhere: your size, your full access route from front door to bedroom, whether you need storage, and which frame material and mattress type suit the room. There is also practical guidance on buying frame and mattress together or separately, base compatibility for foam mattresses, what different delivery levels actually include, assembly timings and arranging disposal of the old bed....

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What Is the Biggest UK Bed Size?
August 17, 2026

What Is the Biggest UK Bed Size?

The biggest standard UK bed size is the super king at 180cm wide by 200cm long, and it is the largest size with frames, mattresses and bedding that are widely available on the British market. Above it sit emperor beds at around 200cm by 200cm and caesar beds reaching up to 240cm wide, both specialist sizes with dimensions that vary by manufacturer. This guide lists the full UK range in order, explains why super king is the practical maximum for most households, and sets out the room dimensions and walkways each size needs. It also covers the delivery access measurements people most often overlook, zip and link solutions for tight staircases, frame support requirements, and how to scale wardrobes, rugs and lighting to a large bedroom....

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How Do You Make Bed Headboard?
August 17, 2026

How Do You Make Bed Headboard?

Making a bed headboard means cutting a board to the width of your bed, gluing on upholstery foam, adding a layer of wadding, then stretching fabric over the panel and stapling it to the back, a project that fits comfortably into an afternoon. This guide covers how to work out width and height so the panel suits your room rather than overwhelming it, which board thickness and foam depth to choose, and how much fabric to buy. It sets out the stapling sequence that keeps tension even and avoids diagonal creases, explains how to add buttons, channel panelling or piping, and details both fixing methods: a French cleat for wall mounting and timber struts for bolting to a divan base. A short FAQ answers the questions that come up mid project....

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