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The most common questions we have been asked over the years are all about bed size.
The following bed size information to clear up the confusion caused by the different names that are used to refer to different bed sizes. Much of the confusion is caused by European and American sizes and terminology being very different from that of our own.
This information is accurate for the standard Ireland & UK bed sizes.
Typically found where space is at a real premium, the small single size mattress is slim enough to fit into very tight spaces and still gives a sensible sleeping surface for one.
This is the UK & Ireland single mattress size and the size people mean when they talk about a standard single mattress. This is the most common bed size for children beds
Narrower than a standard double, so-called ‘Small Double’ mattresses are ideal for occasional use (such as for guest bedrooms) – this provides just enough room for two.
This is the UK & Ireland double mattress size. A standard double bed is 4 feet 6 inches wide and 6 feet 3 inches long (137 x 190 cm) and this is the most common size in the UK & Ireland
King size mattresses are wider and longer than standard double mattresses – and although they are only 6 inches wider, this can make a huge difference to how much space you have when sharing a bed.
Superking mattresses are a whole foot wider than king size – and they provide a wonderfully large sleeping surface. Not everyone can fit a bed of this size into their bedroom – but if you can, it is worth it!