Most guest rooms suit a double TV bed. It takes a standard 135cm by 190cm mattress, sleeps two adults comfortably for a few nights and fits the average British spare bedroom with room to spare for a bedside table and a place to put a suitcase. In a box room, a small double is the more comfortable fit. A king size only makes sense when the guest room is generous and you regularly host couples for longer stays.<\/p>\n
All three sizes appear in our modern TV beds UK<\/a> collection. The rest of this guide looks at who stays with you, what space a guest really needs and how to make the room work when nobody is visiting.<\/p>\n A guest room serves different people at different times. Before measuring, think about the visitors you host most often:<\/p>\n Choose for the most demanding regular visitor rather than the occasional one. If your parents stay several times a year, plan for them even if most visits are from single friends.<\/p>\n A small double uses a 120cm by 190cm mattress. It gives a single guest plenty of room and keeps the most floor free in a smaller room. Two adults can share for a night or two, but it is snug.<\/p>\n A double uses a 135cm by 190cm mattress. It is the size most adults are used to sleeping in, which makes guests feel at home. It suits couples and single visitors equally well.<\/p>\n A king size uses a 150cm by 200cm mattress. It is the most comfortable option for couples and taller guests, but it takes noticeably more floor and length. It suits larger guest rooms in detached houses and converted lofts.<\/p>\n Record the room’s length and width, the door position and swing, and where windows, radiators and sockets sit. Then take the external frame dimensions from the product page and mark them on the floor with masking tape. A TV bed is longer than a standard bed because the footboard houses the screen lift, so the outline may surprise you.<\/p>\n Once the outline is down, walk around it as a guest would. Can they reach both sides of the bed? Is there space to open a suitcase on the floor? Can they get to the window to open the curtains? Around 60cm of clear floor at the foot and on the main access side keeps the room easy to use.<\/p>\n A television in a guest room is a kind touch. Visitors can relax in the evening or catch the news in the morning without feeling they are taking over the living room. But a wall mounted screen in a spare room can feel odd when the room is empty, and a TV stand takes floor you may need for other things.<\/p>\n A TV bed solves both. The screen is hidden in the footboard and only rises when wanted. When nobody is staying, the room looks like a calm bedroom or a study rather than a second lounge. Leave simple instructions for the remote on the bedside table so guests know how it works.<\/p>\n Many spare rooms double as a home office, a dressing room or a hobby space. That changes the size decision. A small double leaves more space for a desk and chair, while a double may squeeze a workspace into a corner. If you work in the room most days and host guests occasionally, prioritise the daily use.<\/p>\n Our wider range of modern bedroom furniture UK<\/a> includes compact pieces that help a dual purpose room stay organised, such as slim chests and narrow bedside units.<\/p>\n Guests appreciate somewhere to unpack, even for a short stay. A small wardrobe or a clear rail with a few hangers makes a big difference. A chest of drawers with one or two empty drawers is equally welcome.<\/p>\n If space for a wardrobe is limited, our clothes storage UK<\/a> options include compact rails and units that give visitors a place to hang a shirt or a dress without taking over the room. A TV bed with a storage base can also hold spare bedding and towels between visits, keeping the rest of the furniture free for guests.<\/p>\n For more ideas on the main storage piece, our article on wardrobe ideas for a UK guest bedroom<\/a> looks at layouts that suit spare rooms of different sizes.<\/p>\n Every guest needs somewhere to put a glass of water, a phone and a pair of glasses. One bedside table is the minimum; two are better if a couple will stay. Pick units with a drawer so guests can tuck things away.<\/p>\nThink About Who Stays<\/h3>\n
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What Each Size Offers a Guest<\/h3>\n
Small Double<\/h3>\n
Double<\/h3>\n
King Size<\/h3>\n
Measuring the Guest Room<\/h3>\n
Why a TV Bed Works in a Guest Room<\/h3>\n
When the Guest Room Has Another Job<\/h3>\n
Giving Guests Somewhere to Put Their Things<\/h3>\n
Choosing Bedside Furniture<\/h3>\n