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What Is the Size of the Queen Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Is the Size of the Queen Size Bed?

A queen size bed measures roughly 152 cm wide by 203 cm long, or 60 in by 80 in, and it belongs to the American sizing system rather than the British one. Our closest equivalent is the king at 150 cm by 200 cm, which is only a couple of centimetres smaller in each direction. This guide sets out how the two sizing systems overlap, why the naming causes so much confusion, and where the small difference genuinely matters, which is bedding rather than comfort. We also cover the floor space and walkways a bed at this width needs in a typical British bedroom, how much personal sleeping width each partner gains over a double, why wider mattresses need proper central frame support, and the access checks worth doing before ordering. There is practical help too on reading international specifications, and on living with a queen mattress in a British home....

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

What Are the Sizes of a Queen Bed?

Queen bed sizes vary by country, which is why the answer is rarely as simple as one set of measurements. An American queen is 152cm by 203cm, an Australian queen 153cm by 203cm, and a European queen commonly 160cm by 200cm, while the UK does not use queen sizing at all. This guide sets out each of those figures and explains that the nearest British standard is the king size at 150cm by 200cm, a difference of only a few centimetres that nobody notices in use. We compare a queen against every UK bed size from double to super king, explain how to plan a bedroom around the equivalent footprint, and set out clearly why mixing imported bedding with a UK mattress causes loose sheets and duvets that slide off in the night....

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How Much Are Adjustable Beds?
August 16, 2026

How Much Are Adjustable Beds?

Adjustable bed prices in the UK span a wide range, from basic singles with head only movement to super kings with dual motors and independent sides. Rather than quoting figures that shift with the market, this guide explains what actually drives the cost: size, the number of adjustment points, single versus dual operation, motor quality and, most significantly, the mattress. It sets out why a standard pocket sprung mattress will not work on an articulating base, which constructions flex properly, and why depth affects the range of movement you get. There is honest assessment of which features earn their cost and which are rarely used, plus practical notes on bedding, wall clearance, battery backup and who benefits most from an adjustable bed. It also covers what living with one is like day to day, from the gap the bed needs behind it to bedside furniture that stays in reach as the head rises....

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What Dimensions King Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Dimensions King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm wide by 200cm long, giving each sleeper 75cm and reaching the 200cm length that makes it the first genuinely long size in the British range. This guide gives the exact mattress, base and bedding dimensions, explains why external frame width can run to 175cm, and calculates the room size needed once walkways are included. It compares the king with the double below and super king above, covers getting a 200cm side rail around a tight stairwell turn, sets out the centre support and slat spacing a 150cm mattress requires, and looks at frame heights and bedside furniture that keep the room in proportion....

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How Often Should You Change Your Bed Mattress?
August 16, 2026

How Often Should You Change Your Bed Mattress?

Most mattresses need replacing every seven to ten years, though condition matters far more than age: a mattress with a visible dip at four years is finished whatever the guarantee says. This guide explains the three signs worth acting on, from sagging and spring noise to the sleep quality changes people tend to dismiss. We compare realistic lifespans across open coil, pocket sprung, memory foam, latex and hybrid construction, and cover the factors that cut those years short, including bowed slatted bases and uneven weight distribution. There is practical advice on rotation, protectors and airing to extend the life you have, guidance on choosing firmness and depth for a replacement, plus notes on disposal through UK council and recycling routes....

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How Wide Is a Superking Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Wide Is a Superking Bed?

A superking bed in the UK is 180cm wide and 200cm long, which is 6ft by 6ft 6in, giving each sleeper 90cm of space: the same width as a standard single. This guide explains how that compares with a king and a double, and what the extra 30cm actually changes for couples, taller sleepers and families. It sets out the room size a superking realistically needs once walking space and bedside furniture are allowed for, and how to test the footprint with masking tape before ordering. We also cover access through doorways and stair turns, rolled and zip and link mattress options, the bedding and pillow sizes that suit a bed this wide, and frame styles that carry the proportions well in a large bedroom....

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What Size Is the Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Size Is the Bed?

Working out what size a bed is comes down to measuring the mattress across the head end and down one side, then matching those figures to the UK size chart: single at 90cm by 190cm, small double at 120cm, double at 135cm, king at 150cm by 200cm and super king at 180cm by 200cm. This guide explains how to measure an existing bed correctly, including depth and external frame dimensions, and why the frame is always larger than the mattress it holds. It also shows how to identify an unlabelled or imported bed, where continental and American sizes differ from UK ones, how to match duvets and fitted sheets to the size you measured, and what to do when a mattress and frame do not fit each other properly....

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How Do You Pick a Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Do You Pick a Bed?

Picking a bed goes wrong when style comes first. Work instead through five stages in order: the size your room can genuinely take once walkways are accounted for, the mattress that matches how you sleep, the frame type and the storage you need from it, the route the bed has to travel through the house, and only then the look. This guide sets out the measurements behind each stage, including the 70cm of walkway to leave beside the bed, the 60cm wardrobe doors need, and why a frame is always larger than the mattress inside it. We compare pocket sprung, foam, hybrid and open coil mattresses, weigh ottoman storage against drawer divans, and cover the mistakes that cause regret later, from slat spacing to a bed simply too big for the room it stands in....

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

What Is the Size of a Double Bed?

A standard UK double bed mattress measures 135cm wide by 190cm long, and the frame that holds it typically occupies around 145cm by 200cm of floor space once side rails and a headboard are included. This guide explains both measurements and why the frame figure is the one to plan a room around, then compares a double with a small double and a king so the choice between them is clear. It covers the room dimensions that suit a double comfortably, frame materials from fabric to metal, slat and centre support requirements, mattress depth and finished bed height, and the bedding sizes that fit a UK double rather than a continental one. Storage options, scaling bedside cabinets and the mistakes that catch buyers out are all covered, with practical answers at the end....

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What Is an Orthopedic Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Is an Orthopedic Bed?

An orthopedic bed is designed to support the spine and joints more evenly than a standard bed, usually through a denser mattress construction paired with a rigid base. Because the term is not a regulated standard, this guide looks past the label at what actually matters: spring type and gauge, foam density, edge reinforcement, centre zoning and the way the base either supports or softens the mattress above it. It explains why firmer is not automatically better, how sleeping position and body weight change the right firmness level, and a simple hand test for checking support at the small of your back. There is also practical advice on slat spacing, bed height, mattress rotation and who tends to benefit from firmer support. Because the label carries no legal weight, the guide also shows how to read a specification properly instead: wire gauge, spring tension and foam density rather than depth....

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