When it comes to the decorating and organising of your home, be it a new home, or a revamp, it is so easy to fall into the trap of getting the wrong size of bed for the available space, so we try to help you answer the question of ‘what size of bed should you get?’
There are so many options on the market, so this guide is to help you choose the right size bed and if this doesn’t help, you can always give us a call and one of our bed experts will happily answer any questions that you may have.
Choosing the right bed size can provide you with the extra space in your home to move freely and sleep well.
Make the Smallest Possible Area Around Your Bed.
To make the process easier and accurate so that you make the right choice, follow the instructions below:
Calculate the dimensions of your bedroom using this simple formula: length x width = area
This will allow you to determine the minimal space around the bed. If you don’t have a square-shaped room, you can divide it up into portions. Then put the sizes of each component together.
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Choosing The Proper Bed Size For The Room
After you’ve determined the size of your bedroom, you can then try out the different bed sizes available, by using household objects to do a mock up of how much space it would take up.
Make sure at this stage that you don’t have the bed hitting into walls, a bed should have two feet of walking space around it. It’s also crucial to leave enough area for the bedroom doors, closets, and drawers to open freely and without hassle – you will thank us for this later.
Consider how many people will be sleeping in your bed at any given time. Remember to include any children or dogs who come in for a hug. The following mattress sizes are available:
Dimensions Of The Mattress
- UK Mattress Sizes

The correct mattress size and bed size are determined by the size of your bedroom.
Bedroom Space-saving Ideas
Aside from decreasing your mattress size, there are other methods to free up valuable space in your bedroom.
Here are some ideas for making the most of a small bedroom’s space:
- Purchase a bed with built-in storage (we offer under bed storage options on our divan bed range)
- Make the switch to sliding doors: Place sliding doors on your closet, bathroom, and other doors to save space in your bedroom by eliminating the need for doors to swing open into the room.
- Organize yourself: Make it a practice to store your belongings in dedicated storage bins in your bedroom. You’ll have more space and be able to find things easier.
- Rearrange the room’s arrangement as follows: Examine the layout of your current bedroom. Move items to make extra walking space so you can get the most out of the space around the bed.
There are so many options when it comes to choosing a bed and at Classic Carpets and Beds, we are proud to be the number on trusted source for beds Belfast wide and value each and everyone of our customers and it is our mission to ensure that we have a nation that sleeps well and reaps the benefits of a good night’s sleep.


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