There are so many things to consider when you\u2019re buying a bed or mattress just like any other thing that you are going to add to your home.\u00a0<\/span>If you\u2019re buying a new bed or mattress, but you\u2019re not sure about what the different bed sizes are and faced with questions like \u201cIs there a standard bed size?\u201d \u201cDo I have to buy my bed frame and mattress at the same time?\u201d \u201cHow big are king size bed dimensions compared to a super king size bed?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Or \u201cWhat bed size is suitable for you?\u201d about which we have posted an easy guide on our<\/span> blog<\/span><\/a><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n Well these questions are enough to confuse anyone out, but worry not we\u2019d put together this quick guide to help you out.<\/span><\/p>\n Standard Beds and Mattress Sizes in UK:<\/span><\/p>\n First thing first, in the UK bed sizes are measured by the size of the mattress they are built for, which is a standard estimation. However, the genuine components of the bed edges frames may vary according to their shape and style, which is the thing that can frequently cause confusion. A typical mistake is to use the sleeping mattress size measurements for the necessary space, however you should always consistently look at invidual bed frame\u00a0measurements for accurate estimations, as they will vary from frame to frame, and quite often be marginally bigger than the standard mattress measurements.<\/span><\/p>\n Most of the furniture including beds, sold in the UK are constructed using imperial dimensions but are generally sold in their approximate metric equivalents.<\/p>\n