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How to Measure Up for Fabric Double Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide
October 16, 2026

How to Measure Up for Fabric Double Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide

Measuring up for a fabric double bed is more involved than checking the mattress size. A standard UK double mattress is 135cm by 190cm, but the upholstered frame around it is always larger, and the difference varies from one design to the next. In this guide we explain how to find the true footprint of the bed, how to measure your bedroom accurately at floor level, and how much walking space to leave on each side. We also look at the headboard wall, the effect of radiators, sockets and windows, and why bedside tables need to be part of your calculations from the start. Height matters too, so we cover base height, mattress depth and headboard height, along with the route from your front door to the bedroom. Finally, we share a simple masking tape test that shows how the bed will sit in your room before you place an order, saving you time and avoiding disappointment later on....

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Wooden King Size Beds Buying Guide: What to Look for Before You Order
October 15, 2026

Wooden King Size Beds Buying Guide: What to Look for Before You Order

Before you order a wooden king size bed, check five things: the external frame size against your room, the route into the house, the timber and construction, the base that supports your mattress, and the height of the frame and headboard. Getting these right matters far more than the style alone, because a king size frame is a large piece that needs to fit, feel solid and support you properly every night. In this buying guide we work through each point in turn, from measuring clearance around the bed and checking stairs and doorways, to understanding solid wood versus engineered materials, slat spacing, centre supports and fixings. We also cover mattress compatibility, under bed storage, headboard height for reading in bed and finishes that suit busy households. Use it as a checklist to compare frames side by side and to avoid the common surprises that appear only once the boxes arrive and assembly begins....

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How to Choose Wooden Beds for a Detached Home
October 15, 2026

How to Choose Wooden Beds for a Detached Home

Choosing wooden beds for a detached home is easier when you plan the bedrooms as a group rather than one at a time. In this guide we explain how to start with the way each room will be used, from the principal bedroom and guest room to children’s rooms and a study bedroom. We look at sizing and styling the main bedroom, including when a king or super king makes sense and how to work around an en suite door. We explain how to place a bed in a dual aspect room with windows on two walls, how to make a guest room comfortable for visitors of all ages, and how to plan children’s beds that adapt as they grow. We also cover adding seating to a larger room, creating a family of timbers that links the bedrooms without making them identical, scaling headboards to ceiling height, and the practical checks worth making before you buy anything at all....

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Wooden Sleigh Beds vs Wooden Super King Beds: Which Is Right for Your Home?
October 15, 2026

Wooden Sleigh Beds vs Wooden Super King Beds: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Choosing between a wooden sleigh bed and a wooden super king bed is really a choice between style and size. A sleigh bed is defined by its curved, scrolled headboard and footboard and comes in several sizes, while a super king is defined by its 180 x 200cm mattress and comes in many styles. In this guide we explain what defines each option and compare them side by side, from footprint and room size to looks, sleeping space and making the bed. We show why sleigh beds need length and super kings need width, and when a king size frame may be the better balance. We look at comfort for couples, footboard height for taller sleepers and the benefits of zip and link mattresses. We also consider how each option suits the character of your home, and finish with practical checks on access, bedding, bedside space, weight and protecting your floors before you place an order....

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How to Measure Up for Wooden Double Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide
October 15, 2026

How to Measure Up for Wooden Double Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide

Measuring up properly is the surest way to choose a wooden double bed that fits your room and your routine. This simple sizing guide takes you through the process step by step. We start with the tools you need and how to record the room accurately, including door swings, radiators, windows and sockets. We then explain the difference between the 135 by 190 centimetre UK double mattress and the larger external frame size, and why headboard height matters in rooms with low windows or sloping ceilings. You will find clear guidance on how much walkway space to leave, how bedside tables affect the overall footprint, and how mattress depth changes the finished height of the bed. We also show you how to mark the bed out on the floor with masking tape, check the delivery route through your home, avoid common measuring mistakes and find alternatives if a standard double turns out to be too large....

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How to Choose Wooden Beds for a Modern Townhouse
October 15, 2026

How to Choose Wooden Beds for a Modern Townhouse

Modern townhouses bring a particular set of challenges to choosing a bed. Bedrooms are stacked over several storeys, stairs are often steep with tight turns, landings are compact and rooms tend to be long and narrow rather than square. In this step by step guide we explain how to plan the route in before choosing a frame, measuring doors, stair flights, turns and landings so that headboards and side rails arrive without a struggle. We look at how to work with narrow room proportions using slim rails, raised legs and frames without footboards, and which bed styles suit clean contemporary architecture, from low platforms to slatted headboards and storage frames. We also cover timbers and finishes that bring warmth to plaster, glass and engineered floors, how to approach each floor of the house differently, how to coordinate storage across bedrooms and how to reduce noise and early light on busier streets....

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How to Choose Wooden Beds for a New Build Home
October 14, 2026

How to Choose Wooden Beds for a New Build Home

Furnishing a new build home is exciting, but bedrooms in new developments can be more compact than the brochure suggests, and the finishes are often plain and neutral. This guide explains how to choose wooden beds that fit properly and bring warmth to each room. We begin with taking real measurements once you have the keys, then explain how new build bedrooms are typically sized and how much walkway space to leave around a bed. We cover checking stairs and doorways for delivery, protecting new carpets and hard floors, and allowing for the drying out period that every new home goes through. You will also find advice on choosing a timber that suits white walls and oak effect floors, adding storage where fitted wardrobes are limited, furnishing several bedrooms at once and matching each bed to the person using the room. A simple checklist at the end helps you order with confidence....

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How to Measure Up for Solid Oak Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide
October 14, 2026

How to Measure Up for Solid Oak Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide

Solid oak beds are sturdy, handsome and often a little larger than lighter frames, so careful measuring saves a great deal of frustration later. This simple sizing guide takes you through the process step by step. We start with standard UK mattress sizes and explain why the external frame dimensions matter more than the mattress label. Next we cover measuring the room properly, including uneven walls, radiators, door swings, windows and ceiling height. We show you how to tape the bed's footprint on the floor and live with it for a day, how much clearance to leave around the sides and foot, and how to plan for bedside furniture along the headboard wall. We also explain how to measure the delivery route through doors, stairs and landings, how mattress depth affects headboard height, and the common mistakes to avoid so your new oak bed fits the room as well as it suits your style....

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How to Choose the Right Wooden Bed for Your Space
October 14, 2026

How to Choose the Right Wooden Bed for Your Space

The right wooden bed for your space is the one that leaves comfortable room to move around it, suits the height and light of the room, and offers the storage you actually need. This practical guide walks through each decision in the order we would make it ourselves. We start with measuring the room as it will be furnished, including doors, radiators and windows, then explain how much clearance to leave around the bed so daily life feels easy. You will find a clear summary of UK bed sizes, from single to super king, along with advice on when a small double makes more sense than a full double. We also look at frame and headboard height, the choice between storage drawers and an open frame, and how pale, mid and dark timbers change the feel of a room. Finally, we cover build quality checks and a simple masking tape test that reveals whether a bed truly fits....

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High Sleeper Beds Explained: Sizes, Styles and Finishes
October 13, 2026

High Sleeper Beds Explained: Sizes, Styles and Finishes

A high sleeper raises a single bed far enough off the floor for the space beneath to become useful in its own right, whether as a desk, a wardrobe, open shelving or a small sofa. That makes it a strong option for one child in a compact room who needs space to sleep, study and relax. In this guide we start by separating high sleepers from cabin beds and mid sleepers, since the names are often used loosely. We then explain the measurements that matter, including mattress size, overall height, clearance beneath, footprint and maximum mattress depth. We look at the main styles, from high sleepers with desks and wardrobes to open frames and staircase designs, and describe how white, grey, natural wood, powder coated metal and two tone finishes wear over time. You will also find guidance on choosing between a high sleeper and a bunk bed, picking a suitable mattress and planning a safe, well lit room....

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