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How Wide Is a King Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a King Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm wide by 200cm long, but the mattress figure is only the beginning of the story. This guide explains how much extra width different frame types add, from slim metal designs to deeply upholstered side rails, and how to translate that into the floor space a king actually needs. It compares king width against singles, small doubles, doubles and super kings, sets out realistic clearance figures for movement around the bed, and covers the access questions that catch people out on delivery day: stairwell turns, low bulkheads and split divan bases. There is practical guidance on bedding depth, bedside cabinet widths and when a double is the more sensible choice for a typical UK bedroom. It also explains how headboard and footboard depth change the measurement that matters most, and why sleep habits count as much as floor area when choosing between a double and a king....

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

What Is a Super King Bed Size?

A UK super king bed measures 180cm by 200cm, or 6ft by 6ft 6in, making it the largest size most British retailers stock as standard. This article sets that figure in context against singles, small doubles, doubles and king size beds, then turns to the question that matters most: whether your room can actually take one. It covers the walkway clearances to allow on each side, the frame width to add on top of the mattress dimensions, and the access route through stairs and landings that catches many buyers out. There is guidance on who gains most from the additional width, how frame material and headboard height change the visual weight of such a large bed, and the bedding sizes and pillow arrangements that suit it. A closing comparison helps decide between super king and king, followed by an FAQ on dimensions in feet, duvet sizes and centre support....

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Which Size Better for Bed Room?
August 16, 2026

Which Size Better for Bed Room?

Choosing a bed size is really a question about clearance rather than square metres. The best size for a bedroom is the largest one that still leaves around 60cm of clear floor where you walk and enough room for wardrobe doors to open fully. This guide sets out all six UK bed sizes with their measurements, then matches them to real British room dimensions from box rooms through to large main bedrooms. We also cover how much a bed frame and headboard add to the mattress footprint, how ottoman and divan storage changes the decision, layout ideas for chimney breasts and loft rooms, and the measurements to take before you order anything. We close with advice on buying for how long you plan to stay in the property, the honest trade off between sleeping comfort and usable floor space, and a simple masking tape test that shows you the real footprint before you commit to anything....

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How Do You Select a Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Do You Select a Bed?

Selecting a bed becomes far simpler when you take the decisions in the right order: room size first, then mattress support, then storage needs, and finally the frame itself. This guide walks through each stage with the measurements that matter, including how much walkway space to allow on each side, how to match mattress firmness to your sleeping position and weight, and when an ottoman base beats a drawer base. We look at what fabric, wood, leather and metal frames each bring to a room, how headboard height and bed height affect everyday comfort, and the access checks worth making before you order. Written for real UK bedrooms with awkward chimney breasts, tight landings and limited floor space, it gives you a clear framework rather than a list of styles....

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What Are the Measurements of a Twin Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Are the Measurements of a Twin Bed?

A twin bed measures around 96.5cm by 191cm, which makes it a close but not exact match for the standard British single at 90cm by 190cm. That small difference matters most when you buy bedding, and it explains why imported sheets so often fit badly. This guide sets out twin, twin XL, small single and UK single measurements side by side, then moves on to the part that really decides your layout: the clear space you need beside the bed, in front of a wardrobe, and around the frame itself, which is always bigger than the mattress it holds. We also look at mattress depth, total bed height under sloping ceilings, storage that recovers floor space in a narrow room, and the point at which moving up to a small double becomes the more sensible choice for a growing teenager....

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How Long Is a Double Bed in Feet?
August 16, 2026

How Long Is a Double Bed in Feet?

A UK double bed is 6ft 3in long, which is 190cm, and that measurement applies to the mattress rather than the frame that surrounds it. This guide converts double bed length into feet, inches and centimetres, explains how to judge whether 6ft 3in genuinely suits your height once pillows are accounted for, and shows how footboards, posts and ottoman mechanisms change the external length you need to plan around. It also covers fitting a 190cm bed into a typical British bedroom, radiator clearance, bedding that suits the length, and how to get a bed frame up a narrow staircase without damage....

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Which Is Bigger King Size Bed or Queen?
August 16, 2026

Which Is Bigger King Size Bed or Queen?

A king size bed is bigger than a queen in UK terms, measuring 150cm by 200cm against a double at 135cm by 190cm, but the real difficulty is that queen is not an official British bed size at all. It belongs to American and Australian standards, which is why bedding so often refuses to fit imported frames. This guide sets out every UK bed size clearly, explains how much floor space a king size genuinely needs in a British bedroom, covers access routes such as narrow staircases and loft hatches, and looks at when a super king makes better sense than a king. It also covers mattress support, bedding costs and storage solutions for smaller homes, with a short FAQ answering the questions people ask most often before buying....

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What Are the Measurement of a Queen Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Are the Measurement of a Queen Bed?

A queen bed measures 152cm by 203cm, which is 5ft by 6ft 8in, and it belongs to the American sizing system rather than the British one. That single fact explains most of the confusion around the name, because British bedrooms are furnished to a range that runs single, small double, double, king size and super king. A queen sits between the British double and king in width, and it is longer than both. In this guide we set out the exact measurements, compare them with every standard UK size, and explain what happens to bedding when the two systems meet. We also cover the room dimensions a bed of this width really needs, how much floor space a frame adds beyond the mattress, and which British size to choose if you have slept on a queen abroad and want the same feeling at home. Practical measuring advice is included throughout so you can plan the room before ordering....

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How Big Is a King Size Bed Mattress?
August 16, 2026

How Big Is a King Size Bed Mattress?

A UK king size mattress measures 150cm by 200cm, or roughly 60 inches by 78 inches, which is why it is often called a 5ft bed. That makes it 15cm wider and 10cm longer than a standard double, and 15cm narrower than a super king. This guide sets out the full measurements including mattress depth, explains why UK sizing differs from American and European sizing, and shows how much floor space a king size frame really needs once headboards and walking room are counted. We also cover measuring your room and access route properly, matching king size bedding and pillows, choosing between pocket sprung, foam and hybrid interiors, and deciding honestly whether a king or a double suits your bedroom better. Finally, we look at the most common measuring mistakes people make when sizing up, from forgetting the headboard depth to overlooking the turn on a staircase, so the bed you order fits the room and reaches it without trouble....

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What Size in Queen Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Size in Queen Bed?

A queen bed measures 60 inches by 80 inches, or about 152cm by 203cm, which makes it slightly larger than a standard UK double and very close to a British king size at 150cm by 200cm. Because queen is not an official UK bed size, the label is used loosely here, and the only reliable way to compare beds is to read the centimetre measurements. This guide sets queen proportions against every standard UK size, explains why imported bedding rarely fits neatly, and shows how much floor space a bed of this width really needs in a typical British bedroom. It also covers frame heights, mattress feel, bedside storage for tight rooms and the access checks worth doing before delivery, so you can choose a size that suits both your sleep and your room without guessing at the numbers. There is also guidance on frame materials and on choosing firmness when two people share a wider mattress....

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