UK bed sizes explained
Bed size is the first decision in your Shloff design, and it shapes everything that follows. This guide covers every UK standard size in centimetres and feet, with a sense of the room each one asks for.
Start with the room, then the bed
Two measurements decide which size works for you: the floor space you have, and the walkway you want around it. Measure the room at its narrowest point and note where the door swings into the space. Once you have those two figures, the right size tends to choose itself.
Every UK bed size in full
| Size | Centimetres | Feet & inches | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Single | 75 × 190 | 2'6" × 6'3" | Children's rooms and tight box rooms |
| Single | 90 × 190 | 3'0" × 6'3" | One sleeper in a smaller bedroom |
| Small Double | 120 × 190 | 4'0" × 6'3" | One adult with room to spread, or two at a squeeze |
| Double | 135 × 190 | 4'6" × 6'3" | The standard size for two, in an average room |
| King | 150 × 200 | 5'0" × 6'6" | Couples who want more width and a little extra length |
| Super King | 180 × 200 | 6'0" × 6'6" | The most generous size, suited to larger rooms |
A few of our designs come in a selected range of these sizes, so check the size options on each model as you build it.
How much space to leave around the bed
Aim for a clear walkway of around 60cm on any side you need to reach. 70cm or more feels relaxed and gives you room to make the bed and open nearby drawers. Where the bed sits against a wall, you only need that clearance on the open sides.
Allow for the bedroom door and any wardrobe doors to swing fully without catching the frame. It is the kind of thing that is easy to overlook on paper and obvious the moment a delivery arrives.
Measure the room first. The bed that fits the space will always sleep better than the one that fills it.
What the mattress size leaves out
The figures above are mattress sizes. A Shloff headboard adds a little to the overall length, and a winged or tall headboard sits proud of the wall by a few centimetres. If you choose an ottoman base, leave clearance at the foot or side so it can lift cleanly. Factor both into your measurement and the finished bed will sit exactly as you pictured it.
Choosing your size at Shloff
Every Shloff bed starts with size. Pick yours in the configurator and the fabric, headboard and base options follow from there. If your room sits between two sizes, our team can talk through the trade-off before you order, or you can see the sizes at full scale in the Prestwich showroom.
Design a bed in your size
Start with the size that suits your room, then choose the fabric, headboard and base to match.
Start designing