How to Measure Up for Reclaimed Wood Beds: A Simple Sizing Guide

Measuring for a reclaimed wood bed is straightforward once you know that the frame is usually larger than the mattress it holds. Reclaimed timber tends to be thick and characterful, so headboards, side rails and feet can add noticeably to the overall footprint. In this guide we walk through each measurement step by step: choosing a mattress size, reading the external frame dimensions, checking clearance around the bed, and planning delivery routes through doors, hallways and stairwells common in British homes. We explain how to account for chunky posts, deep footboards and uneven plank edges, and why bed height matters when the timber frame is especially solid. You will also find advice on positioning the bed around radiators, windows and sockets, how to test the layout with masking tape before ordering, and what to measure for bedside furniture so the whole room works together. A short FAQ answers the common sizing questions we hear before people choose a reclaimed frame....