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Choosing the right bed

We spend about a third of our lives in bed and we all know that a good night’s sleep is the basis for a happy and healthy life. Logic would suggest, therefore, that the most important thing that you’ll ever buy for your home, will be your next new bed. The good news is that as a serial winner of National Bed Retailer of the Year, you’ve come to the right place to buy the best bed, at an unbeatable price. Let’s look at your options. If you want to buy a bed with storage, look for an ottoman bed or a divan bed with storage drawers. If you want a luxurious big bed that can accommodate an all-in family snuggle, check out our range of super king size beds. If you need a great value single bed for the kids or spare room or a sumptuous double bed upholstered in plush velvet for your room, we’ve got it. Truth be told, we have an unrivalled range of beds, mattresses, and bed frames in every size and numerous designs. Not only that but they all come with a 20-year structural guarantee and a promise that you won’t find any of our beds cheaper elsewhere.

Choosing the right bed

In your quest for the perfect new bed for your bedroom, there are several things you must consider, namely the size of the room and the people who will sleep in it (don’t forget the cat, the dog, and the kids). Then consider how you like to sleep: do you cuddle up together or spread out like a couple of starfish when you’re in bed? After factoring in all those considerations, we recommend that you choose the biggest bed that you can, because you’ll always be grateful for extra space in bed. Your next decisions concern comfort, aesthetics and your personal style. If you want comfort, choose an upholstered bed frame or a divan bed with a soft supportive headboard. We have an unrivalled range of upholstered bed frames, made to an exacting standard using the highest quality fabrics in a wide choice of colours. If you need more advice or guidance on which bed frame to buy, we’ve put together a helpful bed buying guide.

What are the UK bed sizes?

Buy a bed with ease at Furniture Village. We stock every standard bed size, from small single to super king size. But what are the actual bed sizes and measurements? See below.

  • Our small single beds are 75 cm or 2’6” wide, making them ideal for a small child or a small bedroom.
  • Single beds are 3’ wide are 90 cm wide (or 3’). A single bed is a popular size for one person, and a good choice for a smaller bedroom, a guest room or a child’s room.
  • At 120 cm (4’) wide, a small double bed generally provides enough room for a couple to sleep without disturbing each other.
  • At 135 cm or 4’6” wide, double beds allow a single sleeper to sprawl in comfort - and are plenty big enough for couples, too.
  • King size beds are 150 cm wide (that’s 5’) so you and your partner will have more than enough space to sleep stretched out.
  • Our largest bed size is the super king bed. At 180 cm (or 6’) wide, super king beds are big - so make sure your bedroom is big enough - but oh so very comfortable.

Style your bedroom to complement your new bed

Your bedroom should be your sanctuary - the place where you can shut away the day’s problems and sink into a wonderful deep sleep in your new Furniture Village bed. Our team of designers and sleep experts have put together lots of inspirational bedroom design ideas that we think you’re going to love. Create the look for yourself by shopping our stunning range of bedroom furniture and bedroom accessories. We think you’ll find that you can buy everything you need for your perfect bedroom right here at Furniture Village.

No bed shop is complete without our buying guides and advice

If you need help finding the perfect mattress and bed, then be sure to consult our bed buying guide and our mattress buying guide for plenty of expert advice. There are numerous scientific studies that have proven it, but you know from personal experience, that everything is better after a good night’s sleep. If you need some help sleeping, here are some tips for a better night's sleep, together with some ideas on how to create the bedroom of your dreams.