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What Are the Dimensions of a Double Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Are the Dimensions of a Double Bed?

A standard UK double bed measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, which is roughly 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in, and that figure applies to the mattress rather than the frame around it. This guide sets out double bed dimensions in metric and imperial, explains why frame footprints are always larger than the mattress they hold, and shows how much clearance you realistically need to walk around the bed and open wardrobe doors. It also covers mattress depth, finished bed height, which bedside cabinets fit alongside a double, and the two measuring mistakes that most often catch people out when planning a UK bedroom....

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How Big Are King Size Beds?
August 16, 2026

How Big Are King Size Beds?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm wide by 200cm long, which is 5ft by 6ft 6in, and the frame adds a little more on every side depending on the style you choose. That makes it 15cm wider and 10cm longer than a standard double, so both the sleeping surface and the floor space change noticeably. This guide sets out the exact measurements, compares the king with singles, small doubles, doubles and super kings, and explains how much clearance you need for comfortable access around the bed. We look at measuring at floor level and again at waist height, checking doorways, landings and stairwells before delivery, and the way frame style changes the overall footprint. There is also practical guidance on under bed storage, fitted sheet depth and mattress support across a wider surface, followed by short answers to the questions people ask most often when moving up from a double to a king....

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How Long Is a Single Bed in cm?
August 16, 2026

How Long Is a Single Bed in cm?

A standard UK single bed measures 190cm long and 90cm wide, though the frame around it usually adds a few centimetres, so most single beds occupy closer to 200cm of floor length once rails and a headboard are counted. This guide explains the difference between mattress size and frame size, how much circulation space to leave on the access side, and why length stays the same across single, small double and double mattresses. It also looks at frame styles that suit narrow rooms, mattress depth and slat spacing, the bedding sizes that match a single mattress, and the kinds of UK rooms where a single bed is genuinely the right choice rather than a compromise. A short set of questions at the end covers long singles, bedding fit and measuring before you order....

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

How Much Bigger Is a King Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm by 200cm, making it 15cm wider and 10cm longer than a standard double. That sounds modest on paper, yet it changes how a bedroom works in practice, from walkway clearance and bedside furniture to wardrobe placement and bedding choices. This guide sets out the exact measurements, the floor space a king really needs once frame borders and clearance are included, and how the upgrade affects the rest of the room. It also compares king against small double, double and super king so you can see where it sits in the range, and covers frame styles, headboard height and mattress considerations for anyone weighing up whether the extra width is worth the space it takes in a typical British bedroom....

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What Is the Width of a King Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Is the Width of a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm wide by 200cm long, which is 5ft by 6ft 6in, but the finished bed is always wider than the mattress once the frame is taken into account. This guide explains the difference between mattress width and external frame width, and why upholstered designs can add up to 10cm on each side. We look at how much walking space a king size bed needs in a typical British bedroom, how to measure a room correctly at skirting level and waist height, and how to check that the mattress will travel up a narrow staircase and through a standard doorway. There is practical advice on king size bedding sizes, mattress depth, slim bedside furniture and choosing between wooden, fabric and storage frames, along with guidance on when a smaller or larger bed size will suit your room better....

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How Wide Is a Standard Single Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a Standard Single Bed?

A standard single bed in the UK measures 90cm wide by 190cm long, which is the same as the older 3ft description still used in many listings. The frame itself usually adds a few centimetres to that figure, so most single beds need around one metre of wall space in practice. This guide explains where the 90cm standard came from, how frame width differs from mattress width, and how much circulation space a single bed genuinely needs in a typical British box room. It also covers bedding sizes that fit a 90cm mattress, sitting height and mattress depth, under bed storage options, and the point at which a small double becomes the more sensible choice. Practical measuring advice and access considerations for narrow stairs and loft rooms are included throughout....

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How Tall Is a Standard Wardrobe?
August 14, 2026

How Tall Is a Standard Wardrobe?

Standard wardrobe height in the UK sits between 1800mm and 2100mm, but the number on its own tells you little about how much a wardrobe holds. This guide sets out the common height ranges, including low units for sloping ceilings and children's designs, then explains what each height gives you internally, from 1500mm of long hanging for coats to double hanging for shirts. It covers ceiling clearance and why you should leave a gap for tilting a carcass upright, the door and stair measurements that catch out pre assembled deliveries, and the depth and width figures that matter alongside height....

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How Deep Is a Wardrobe?
August 14, 2026

How Deep Is a Wardrobe?

Depth is the one wardrobe measurement you cannot negotiate, because it is set by the width of a coat hanger rather than by design preference. Most UK wardrobes measure between fifty five and sixty centimetres, and this guide explains exactly how that figure is arrived at, from hanger width and garment bulk through to rail brackets and door clearance. We look at why sliding units need closer to seventy centimetres externally, how shallow forty to fifty centimetre wardrobes work with a front to back rail, and typical depths by unit type including corner and children's designs. There is also practical planning advice: adding clear floor space to carcase depth when sketching a room, measuring from the wall rather than the skirting, dividing deep shelves so nothing disappears at the back, and checking the delivery route....

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How Deep Is a Wardrobe cm?
August 14, 2026

How Deep Is a Wardrobe cm?

Depth is the wardrobe dimension people check last and regret most. A standard hinged unit measures 58cm to 60cm, which is the minimum needed for a hanger to sit square with clearance from the doors, while slimline models of 35cm to 45cm rely on a side hanging rail and sliding designs run 65cm to 70cm because overlapping panels and tracks take their own space. This guide explains where each figure comes from, what happens when you go too shallow, and how fitted joinery can vary depth along a run. There is practical advice on taping the footprint on the floor before buying, checking door swings, radiators and walkways, and a quick reference list of the depth figures that cover most UK bedrooms. We also cover the clearance a hinged door needs in front of the unit, and how depth behaves in chimney alcoves and under the sloping ceilings found in loft conversions and older cottages....

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How Deep Wardrobe Should Be?
August 14, 2026

How Deep Wardrobe Should Be?

A wardrobe should be around 600mm deep externally, and there is a clear reason for it: a standard clothes hanger measures 430mm to 450mm across and needs to sit square on the rail with clearance behind the garment and in front for the door. This guide explains how that figure is arrived at, what goes wrong at 500mm or 450mm, and why sliding wardrobes need 650mm to 700mm to leave the same usable interior. We also look at when going deeper is worthwhile, how shelving and shoe storage need less depth than hanging, and how depth interacts with walkways and door swing in small UK bedrooms, with practical checks to make before ordering....

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