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Where Can I Buy a Bed Frame?
August 16, 2026

Where Can I Buy a Bed Frame?

You can buy a bed frame from online furniture specialists, department stores, high street bed shops, independent makers or second hand marketplaces, and each route trades choice against the chance to see the frame in person. Online specialists carry the deepest ranges because they are not limited by showroom space, listing every UK size with exact measurements, while physical shops let you judge headboard height and finish by hand. This guide compares each buying route honestly, then sets out what to check before ordering anywhere: room measurements at floor and waist height, the delivery route through doors and staircases, mattress depth support and slat spacing. It also covers how frame material changes the feel of a bedroom and how to match bedside furniture to mattress height....

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What Size Is a Three Quarter Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Size Is a Three Quarter Bed?

A three quarter bed measures 120cm by 190cm and is sold in the UK as a small double, sitting neatly between a single and a full double. This guide explains where the old three quarter name comes from, why it still appears in period properties and secondhand listings, and how the size compares against every other UK bed dimension. It covers the rooms the size genuinely solves, including alcoves beside chimney breasts and second bedrooms that need floor space for a desk, along with honest guidance on comfort for one sleeper versus two, bedding availability, storage bases and how to plan around wardrobe door swings....

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What Are Dimensions for Queen Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Are Dimensions for Queen Size Bed?

Queen size dimensions are 152cm by 203cm, and that figure describes the mattress rather than the bed frame around it. In Britain the nearest equivalent is our king size at 150cm by 200cm, which is the measurement UK mattresses, divan bases and fitted sheets follow. This guide works through the full footprint once padded side rails and a headboard are added, sets out the clearance to leave on each side and at the foot of the bed, and explains why bed height and total headboard height deserve as much attention as width and length. It also covers moving a large frame through British doorways and stair turns, matching bedding depth correctly, and the wardrobe and under bed storage choices that suit a room where the bed dominates....

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What’s the Size of King Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What’s the Size of King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed has a mattress measuring 150cm by 200cm, or 5ft by 6ft 6in, with the frame adding roughly 5cm to 15cm on each side. This guide sets out the exact dimensions, explains why a UK king is not the same as a US king, and compares it against single, small double, double and super king sizes so you can judge the step up. We cover the room size needed for comfortable access, the clearances required for wardrobe doors, and why the route up your stairs matters as much as the bedroom itself. There is also practical detail on how frame type changes the real footprint, why a centre support rail is essential at king size, and how to buy the correct bedding....

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How Big Is a Standard Double Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Standard Double Bed?

A standard UK double bed measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, giving two sleepers 67.5cm each, and remains the most common size in British bedrooms. This guide sets out the exact mattress and bedding dimensions, explains why external frame width can be 30cm more than the mattress, and works out the room size a double genuinely needs once walkways are included. It compares the double with the small double below it and the king above, looks at whether 135cm is enough for two adults, and covers frame styles, under bed storage options, access through tight stairwells and how to choose bedside furniture that does not narrow the walkway....

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Are Memory Foam Beds Good?
August 16, 2026

Are Memory Foam Beds Good?

Memory foam suits sleepers who want close contouring, pressure relief at the shoulder and hip, and very little movement felt from the other side of the bed. It is a weaker choice for anyone who sleeps hot, likes a bouncy surface or shifts position often, and most disappointment comes from a mismatch between the sleeper and the specification rather than poor quality. This guide explains how viscoelastic foam behaves, where it genuinely performs and where it struggles, and how density, layer depth and hybrid construction change the result. It also covers the base a foam mattress needs, why slat spacing and central support matter, how to rotate and air it, and what to expect during the first few weeks of use....

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

What Are the Dimensions of a Standard Double Bed?

A standard UK double bed mattress measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, or 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in, and the frame around it adds roughly five to fifteen centimetres on each side depending on style. This guide explains the difference between mattress and external frame dimensions, why so many room plans go wrong when only the mattress figure is used, and how a double compares with single, small double, king and super king sizes. It covers the walkway clearances a double bed genuinely needs, sensible minimum room dimensions for British bedrooms, and how to measure walls, door swings, radiators and the delivery route before ordering. There is also practical guidance on choosing between low profile, upholstered, wooden, metal and ottoman storage frames, plus notes on duvet sizing and fitted sheet pocket depth for deeper mattresses, and how to judge whether a double or a king suits your room before you order anything....

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How High Should a Bed Be?
August 16, 2026

How High Should a Bed Be?

In most UK homes the top of the mattress should sit between 55cm and 65cm from the floor, with 60cm the figure that suits the widest range of adults. This guide shows how to test the right height for your own body by checking the angle of your knees when sitting on the edge of the bed, then explains how frame height, mattress depth and toppers combine to create the total figure. It covers low platform frames and the rooms they suit, taller divan and ottoman bases where storage matters, and the heights that work best for children, older adults and anyone with reduced mobility. We also look at how bed height affects the proportions of a room, and how to match bedside furniture and rugs to it....

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How Do You Attach a Bed Headboard?
August 16, 2026

How Do You Attach a Bed Headboard?

Bed headboards attach in three main ways: bolted to the bed frame, bolted through a divan base, or mounted to the wall on brackets or a cleat. This guide starts by helping you identify which type you have, then walks through each method step by step, including the tools required and the order in which to tighten bolts so everything lines up. It covers choosing a sensible height and getting the panel level in older UK homes where skirting boards rarely are, plus fixes for the usual problems: misaligned bolts, stripped divan threads, missing hardware and headboards that knock against the wall. There is also guidance on when wall mounting is the safer option for heavier upholstered or solid timber panels....

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What Is the Biggest Bed Size?
August 16, 2026

What Is the Biggest Bed Size?

The biggest bed size sold as standard in the UK is the super king at 180cm by 200cm, with the emperor at around 200cm by 200cm sitting above it and made to order sizes beyond. This guide lists every UK size from largest to smallest, explains why length only increases once in the range, and shows where UK names differ from US and European equivalents so bedding actually fits. It covers the floor space and walkway each large size needs, how to keep wardrobe storage workable once a wide bed is in place, mattress support requirements at super king and emperor width, and how frame height and colour change how large a bed feels in a real room....

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