Finding the right bed starts with the right size — and with a range spanning single frames through to super king storage beds, the fastest route through the collection is to start with the size that suits your room and your household. At Airedale Living, our beds are built on solid frames with quality slat systems and a 5-year frame guarantee as standard, available across upholstered fabric and wooden finishes with ottoman storage options at every size. Every bed comes with free UK delivery and in-room assembly by our two-person team. Use the size sections below to navigate directly to the right part of the range, or browse the full collection above and filter by size, finish, and storage preference.

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How to Choose the Right Bed: A Practical Size and Style Guide

The bed is the most used piece of furniture in any home — and the one most buyers under-research before purchasing. The right bed for a room is determined first by size, then by storage requirement, and finally by style. Work through the decisions in that order and the choice becomes significantly clearer.

Step 1: Choose the right size. The bed size must suit both your room dimensions and the number of people sleeping in it. A single (90cm × 190cm) suits a child, a solo adult in a compact room, or a guest bedroom. A small double (120cm × 190cm) is the right upgrade for an adult who finds a single too narrow but whose room can't accommodate a full 135cm double. A standard double (135cm × 190cm) is the most versatile adult size — comfortable for one, workable for two. A king size (150cm × 200cm) is the right choice for couples who want generous shared sleeping space or taller adults who need the additional 10cm of length. A super king (180cm × 200cm) is the largest standard size — 90cm of sleeping width per person when shared, suited to larger bedrooms and households that prioritise sleep quality above all else.

Step 2: Standard frame or storage bed? An ottoman storage bed lifts from the foot to reveal a large open compartment beneath the mattress — typically 300–700 litres depending on size, which for most bedrooms replaces a chest of drawers and under-bed storage boxes entirely. If the bedroom has adequate storage already, a standard frame is the simpler and more affordable choice. If storage is at a premium — as it is in most single bedrooms, children's rooms, and compact primary bedrooms — the ottoman storage option pays for the price difference many times over in the furniture and solutions it eliminates.

Step 3: Choose your finish and style. Upholstered bed frames in fabric or velvet suit softer, warmer bedroom aesthetics and are available across grey, beige, cream, and other neutral tones. Wooden frames in oak, pine, and white finishes suit Scandi, minimal, and traditional room styles. Headboard height shapes the visual character of the frame — a tall upholstered headboard creates a hotel-style statement; a low-profile headboard keeps the room feeling contemporary and open.

Shop by Bed Size

Navigate directly to the right size for your room:

Single Beds — 90cm × 190cm. The most compact standard bed size, suited to children's bedrooms, guest rooms, and adults in smaller rooms. Available as standard frames and single beds with storage. Pair with a single mattress or small single mattress (75cm × 190cm) for the most compact rooms.

Small Double Beds — 120cm × 190cm (also known as 4ft beds). The intermediate size between a single and a standard double — ideal for solo adults in rooms that can't accommodate 135cm, older children who have outgrown a single, and guest rooms that need more comfort than a single without the full floor commitment of a double. Pair with a small double mattress.

Double Beds — 135cm × 190cm. The most popular adult bed size in the UK — comfortable for one adult with room to move, workable for two adults sharing. The natural starting point for most primary bedrooms. Pair with a double mattress.

King Size Beds — 150cm × 200cm. The premium couple's bed size — 15cm wider and 10cm longer than a standard double, giving each of two sharing adults 75cm of personal sleeping width and comfortable accommodation for adults up to 6ft 4in. Pair with a king size mattress.

Super King Size Beds — 180cm × 200cm. The largest standard UK bed size — 90cm of sleeping width per person when shared, equivalent to a single bed each. Suits larger bedrooms (4m+ in width) and households where sleep quality is the primary investment. Pair with a super king mattress.

UK Bed Sizes at a Glance

Not sure which size is right for your room? This comparison covers every standard UK bed size in one place.

Small single — 75cm × 190cm. Best for young children and very compact rooms where a standard single won't fit comfortably.

Single — 90cm × 190cm. Best for children, solo adults, and guest bedrooms. The most common compact bed size in the UK.

Small double (4ft) — 120cm × 190cm. Best for solo adults who find a single too narrow, older children, and primary bedrooms where a standard double is too wide for the room.

Double — 135cm × 190cm. Best for most adults sleeping alone and couples sharing. The most popular adult bed size in the UK.

King size — 150cm × 200cm. Best for couples who want generous shared sleeping space and taller adults who need the additional 10cm of length over a double.

Super king — 180cm × 200cm. Best for couples who prioritise maximum sleeping width — 90cm each when shared — and bedrooms of 4m or more in width.

Room planning minimums:

  • Single (90cm): room width of 180cm minimum
  • Small double (120cm): room width of 220cm minimum
  • Double (135cm): room width of 255cm minimum
  • King size (150cm): room width of 310cm minimum
  • Super king (180cm): room width of 340cm minimum

Allow at least 60cm of walkway clearance on each accessible side of the bed, and at least 50cm at the foot.

Beds and Mattresses: The Complete Bedroom Setup

A bed frame is only half of the sleep equation. Every Airedale Living bed frame is designed to be paired with a mattress of the correct size — the frame determines the width and length, the mattress determines the firmness, support, and comfort profile. Browse the full mattresses collection to find the right option at every size, or navigate directly to the size you need:

For rooms that need to serve as both a living and sleeping space — studio flats, home offices, or guest rooms used daily as sitting rooms — our sofa beds collection covers fold-out options from compact 2-seaters to full corner sofa bed configurations with sleeping surfaces equivalent to a double.

Every Airedale Living bed comes with free UK delivery, in-room assembly by our two-person team, a 5-year frame guarantee, and free returns as standard — across every size and configuration in the range.

Browse above, navigate by size, and find the bed that anchors your bedroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start with your room dimensions rather than your preference. Measure the width of your room and subtract the minimum walkway clearance (60cm on each accessible side) — the remaining width is the maximum bed width your room comfortably accommodates. A 255cm room suits a double (135cm) with 60cm each side; a 310cm room suits a king (150cm) with 80cm each side; a 340cm+ room suits a super king (180cm) comfortably. For children's bedrooms and guest rooms, a single (90cm × 190cm) is almost always the most practical starting point. For adults who find a single too narrow, a small double (120cm × 190cm) is the most space-efficient upgrade.

The differences are entirely in width, with one exception. Single beds are 90cm wide; small doubles are 120cm; standard doubles are 135cm; king size beds are 150cm; super king beds are 180cm. Length is 190cm for single, small double, and double; king and super king are both 200cm — 10cm longer. For one adult, any size from single upward is adequate; the choice is determined by the room. For two adults sharing, a double (135cm) is the minimum comfortable size; a king (150cm) provides more personal space per person; a super king (180cm) is the most generous.

An ottoman storage bed uses a gas-assisted lift mechanism to raise the mattress and base as one unit, revealing a large open storage compartment beneath — typically 300–600 litres depending on the bed size. This capacity is equivalent to three or four drawers of chest of drawers storage, but in one continuous accessible space. For most bedrooms where storage is at a premium — children's rooms, compact primary bedrooms, rooms without large wardrobes — an ottoman storage bed is one of the most cost-effective furniture investments available. The price premium over a standard frame is typically recovered in the cost of the furniture the ottoman replaces within the first few months.

Yes all Airedale Living bed frames include a slatted base as standard. You will need to purchase a mattress separately in the correct size for your frame. Always confirm the mattress dimensions match your bed frame size exactly — a double mattress (135cm × 190cm) does not fit a king size frame (150cm × 200cm) correctly. Browse the mattresses collection to find the right size and firmness for your frame and sleeping preferences.

Free UK delivery is included as standard on every Airedale Living bed. Our delivery team will bring the bed to your door — the frame will arrive ready for self-assembly with all fixings and instructions included. If the bed frame doesn't fit your space for any reason, free returns are also included. Flexible finance options are available at checkout for orders where spreading the cost would be helpful.