Bedroom: guides, ideas & edits

Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, drawers and bedside tables: size guides, storage advice and edits by colour and size.

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A double bed (135 x 190cm in the UK) is the most popular size for couples and for single sleepers who like to spread out.

A UK king size bed (150 x 200cm) adds width and length over a double, a popular upgrade for couples.

Single beds suit guest rooms, small bedrooms and older children.

Ottoman and storage beds turn the space under the mattress into storage, either with drawers or a base that lifts up on gas struts.

A UK super king (180 x 200cm) is the largest standard bed size, giving each sleeper plenty of room.

Upholstered beds wrap the frame and headboard in fabric, adding softness and colour to a bedroom.

Wooden beds bring warmth and texture, from natural oak tones to painted finishes.

A bedside table keeps a lamp, book and phone within reach and adds storage next to the bed.

A chest of drawers is the workhorse of bedroom storage, for clothes, bedding and everything in between.

The right wardrobe depends on your room's height, the space in front of it and how much you hang versus fold.