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How Do You Build a Bed Frame?
August 16, 2026

How Do You Build a Bed Frame?

Building a bed frame is mostly a matter of sequence. Assemble the headboard first, attach both side rails and the foot rail loosely, square the frame by measuring the diagonals, then tighten the bolts in an alternating pattern before fitting the centre support and slats. This guide walks through each stage in that order, explains the difference between bolt fixings and cam lock fittings and how to insert a cam barrel the right way round, and sets out the slat spacing that foam and pocket sprung mattresses need. We also cover the mistakes that cause creaking later, from overtightening manufactured board to centre legs that never quite reach the floor, along with the retightening checks worth repeating after the first fortnight and every six months. We also cover the extra stages that ottoman and drawer frames add, and how carpet, floorboards and tiles each change the way a finished frame behaves....

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How Do You Make a Bed Frame?
August 16, 2026

How Do You Make a Bed Frame?

Making a bed frame comes down to building a square outer box sized to your mattress, adding a central support rail with legs, and fitting cross slats no more than 7cm apart. This guide gives a full cut list for a double frame at 135cm by 190cm, sets out which timber sizes to use for rails, legs and slats, and explains how to check diagonals so the rectangle stays true. It also covers corner fixings that resist racking, why the centre rail is the component most home builds regret skipping, simple headboard construction, suitable finishes for a bedroom, and when buying a frame makes more sense than building one....

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How Much Is a King Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Much Is a King Size Bed?

King size bed frames in the UK span from the low hundreds for a simple metal or wooden design to well over a thousand for an upholstered frame with integrated storage, with mattresses covering a similarly wide range. Rather than quoting figures that shift with materials and season, this guide explains what actually drives the difference: frame material and construction, upholstery labour, lifting mechanisms, spring type and comfort layers. We look at how the main king frame styles compare, why a storage base can change the cost of furnishing the whole room, and the expenses people overlook, from new king bedding to bulky waste disposal. There is clear guidance on where to prioritise spend, plus the room and delivery route measurements to take first....

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Where Do I Buy a Mattress?
August 16, 2026

Where Do I Buy a Mattress?

Deciding where to buy a mattress is really two questions: which buying route suits you, and what to check before you commit. This guide covers both. We weigh up buying online, where specification detail is fuller and rolled mattresses solve difficult staircases, against visiting a showroom, where you can lie on the surface and narrow down firmness properly. Then we move to the details that actually determine satisfaction: measuring the frame rather than trusting an old label, checking the access route from front door to bedroom, and matching the mattress to a base with adequate slat spacing and centre support. There is clear guidance on open coil, pocket sprung, memory foam, latex and hybrid constructions, how firmness relates to sleeping position and body weight, and what to check on delivery day once a rolled mattress has expanded in the room....

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

What Size Is a King Bed Mattress?

A UK king size mattress measures 150cm by 200cm, but depth is the variable most buyers overlook and it ranges from around 18cm to 32cm depending on construction. This guide explains what those figures mean for headboard proportions, bedside cabinet height and which fitted sheets will actually stay on. We compare open coil, pocket sprung, memory foam and hybrid constructions at king size, explain why motion transfer and independent spring response matter when two sleepers are 150cm apart, and set out the central support and slat spacing a 150cm base must provide. There is also guidance on dual tension and zip and link options for couples with different firmness preferences, plus straightforward advice on rotation, airing and protection....

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Where to Buy Mattress?
August 16, 2026

Where to Buy Mattress?

You can buy a mattress in the UK from an online furniture retailer, a specialist bed shop, a department store or direct from a manufacturer, and the most reliable approach is to compare full specifications online and buy from a retailer with a clear returns policy. This guide weighs up online buying against visiting a showroom, and explains how to test a mattress properly if you do visit one. It covers why buying the mattress and frame together avoids fit problems, the depth limits that apply to bunk beds, and how to match firmness to your sleeping position and body weight. We also look at delivery access through narrow hallways and stair turns, disposing of an old mattress, and the signs that mean it is time to replace one....

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

What Is the Size of a Normal Double Bed?

A normal double bed measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, which is 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in, and that has been the standard British double for decades. The mattress follows those dimensions while the frame adds a little more, so the floor space needed is always a few centimetres greater than the size name implies. This guide sets the double in context against singles, small doubles, kings and super kings, then explains the room dimensions that make it comfortable rather than merely possible. We look at choosing a frame that suits the space, mattress tension and fitted sheet depth, and storage that still functions when the bed fills most of the floor. There is a section on the measuring mistakes that cause the most problems, from ignoring external frame width to forgetting the turn at the top of the stairs, plus guidance on when to size up or down. Read it before ordering a double frame....

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How Wide Is a Queen Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a Queen Size Bed?

A queen size bed measures 152cm wide by 203cm long, or 60 inches across, but the size is not part of the official UK bed range at all. The British equivalent is the king size at 150cm by 200cm, a difference of about two centimetres in width that matters far more for fitted bedding than it does for sleeping comfort. This guide explains why UK sizing skips the queen tier, why some retailers use the term loosely for anything between a double and a king, and why centimetre measurements are the only reliable guide when shopping. It sets out the full British range from single through super king, the room dimensions and walkway clearances a 150cm bed genuinely needs, and the delivery route checks worth making first. There is also detailed guidance on fitted sheets, duvet coverage, mattress protector pocket depth and choosing between fabric, wooden and ottoman storage king frames....

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How Do You Dress a Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Do You Dress a Bed?

To dress a bed, work upwards in layers: mattress protector, fitted sheet, optional flat sheet, duvet, sleeping pillows, decorative cushions and a folded throw. Six or seven elements is all it takes, and the order matters far more than the quantity. This guide explains why the foundation layers decide how everything above them looks, how to choose a fitted sheet skirt deep enough for your mattress, and the duvet sizes that give proper overhang for single through to super king. We cover pillow arrangements by bed size, why a low cushion count is the only routine anyone actually maintains, how to build a three tone scheme that holds up in limited British daylight, and how the bed frame itself changes how much bedding a room needs....

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Is King Bed Bigger Than Queen?
August 16, 2026

Is King Bed Bigger Than Queen?

Whether a king bed is bigger than a queen depends entirely on which sizing system you are reading. In American measurements a king is 193cm by 203cm against a queen at 152cm by 203cm, making the king 41cm wider. In UK measurements a king is 150cm by 200cm, which is actually a shade smaller than an American queen. This guide untangles the two systems, lists every British bed size in order, and shows what the width differences feel like per sleeper once a partner, a pet or a child is involved. It also covers the room dimensions each size realistically needs, why frames measure wider than mattresses, bedding compatibility between systems, and how to rebalance wardrobes and bedside furniture around a larger bed....

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