King Size Beds
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We list over 6,800 king size beds here from The Range, Robert Dyas, Furniture in Fashion and other UK retailers. A king at 5ft (150×200cm) gives a couple a clear 75cm each, 7.5cm more than a double and 15cm less than they'd each have on two singles pushed together.
The trade-off is rooms small enough to make the headboard touch one wall and the wardrobe doors touch the other. Measure the leftover floor on each side before committing; the working rule is 60cm clear each side and 75cm at the foot. Upholstered frames soften the room and oak or pine reads warmer; metal stays cooler in summer if you run hot. Below £400 you'll mostly find MDF cores with a fabric or veneer wrap. £600 and up gets you solid hardwood pieces with proper joinery.
1,828 King Size Beds from 17 UK Retailers in May ’26
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a UK king and a super king?
A UK king is 5ft (150cm) wide by 6ft 6in (200cm) long. A super king is 6ft (180cm) wide by 6ft 6in (200cm) long. Each sleeper gets 75cm on a king, 90cm on a super king. The length is the same. The extra 30cm of width is the whole difference.
How much space do you need around a king-size bed?
The working guideline is 60cm of clear floor on each side of the bed and 75cm at the foot. For a 5ft (150cm) wide king, that means at least 270cm of wall-to-wall space on the sleeping side. Less is liveable, but doors, wardrobes and pinch-points get tight.
Will a king fit in a normal UK bedroom?
A king (150x200cm) needs at least 270cm of clear wall on the sleeping side once the side-clearance rule is applied. Most second-bedroom UK builds are 3.5-3.6m one way, which fits but limits other furniture placement. The main bedroom in a 3-bed semi (typically 4-4.5m) is the natural home.
