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What Size Is a Double Bed in Inches?
August 17, 2026

What Size Is a Double Bed in Inches?

A UK double bed is 54 inches wide by 75 inches long, which is 135cm by 190cm, and it is often called a 4ft 6in bed. This guide gives the full UK bed range in both inches and centimetres, from the 3ft single through to the 6ft super king, and explains the length pattern that makes a king longer as well as wider. We look at why inches still matter in older British houses, how mattress depth and frame surrounds change the numbers you should plan around, and how much clear floor a double really needs. It also covers double bedding measurements in inches, why pillows overhang slightly on a double, choosing between sprung, foam and hybrid mattresses, and checking your stairs before delivery. We also cover converting between inches and centimetres without rounding errors, why imperial measurements still matter in older UK homes and second hand frames, and how a mattress topper affects the fitted sheet depth you need....

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How Big Is a Queen Bed?
August 17, 2026

How Big Is a Queen Bed?

A queen bed measures 152cm by 203cm, which makes it a North American size with no British equivalent. The closest UK size is the king at 150cm by 200cm, just 2cm narrower, while the standard British double at 135cm by 190cm is considerably smaller despite often being confused with a queen. This guide compares queen, king, double and super king in both dimensions and sleeping width per person, then explains where the small differences actually cause problems: fitted sheets that pop off at the corners, and imported pillows that will not fit British pillowcases. We also cover what to buy instead if you have read American advice recommending a queen, the room dimensions both sizes need, comfortable total bed height, and why partner disturbance and central support matter once a mattress passes 135cm wide....

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What Are the Widths of Beds?
August 16, 2026

What Are the Widths of Beds?

Standard UK bed widths run in five steps: 90cm for a single, 120cm for a small double, 135cm for a double, 150cm for a king size and 180cm for a super king. Below those sit cot beds at around 70cm and short singles that share the 90cm width but lose length. This guide sets out every width in centimetres and feet, explains why length matters just as much, and shows how the shared 190cm length of singles, small doubles and doubles compares with the 200cm length of king frames. It also covers the clearances to leave around a bed, the masking tape test that reveals awkward layouts, which duvet and fitted sheet sizes pair with each width, and the access checks that stop a bed arriving too wide for the stairs. There is a section on imported widths such as queen, Emperor and Continental sizes, plus advice on planning wardrobes and drawers around the width you choose....

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How Long Queen Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Long Queen Size Bed?

A queen size bed is 200cm long, which is 6ft 6in, and in British sizing that length belongs to the king size rather than a separate queen. Queen is an American and Australian term, so listings that use it here usually mean a 150cm by 200cm UK king, and this guide explains how to read the labels with confidence. We set out which sizes share the 190cm length and which move up to 200cm, then look at who genuinely benefits from the extra ten centimetres, including taller sleepers and anyone who shares the bed with children in the morning. There is practical guidance on the difference between frame length and mattress length, buying bedding that fits a 200cm mattress, planning room length around headboard depth, and checking access before delivery, followed by short answers to the questions asked most often about queen and king sizing in the UK. Read it before ordering bedding or a frame....

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Where to Buy Bed Frames?
August 16, 2026

Where to Buy Bed Frames?

Bed frames are sold through specialist online retailers, high street bed shops, independent makers, and general marketplaces, and each route suits a different kind of buyer. This guide compares them honestly: where you get the widest range of sizes, where it helps to sit on a frame first, and when a bespoke maker is worth the wait. More importantly, it sets out the checks that matter regardless of where you buy, including measuring the room rather than the mattress, confirming UK size conventions, checking slat spacing and centre support, and planning the delivery route through doorways and stairs. There is also advice on matching a frame's visual weight to a small bedroom, planning storage alongside it, and assembling a frame so it stays solid and silent in use....

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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 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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