Can you fit a king-size bed into a small room? If you’re clever about how you arrange your space, then absolutely!
As long as there’s enough room to move around the entire bed, and the door doesn’t bang up against the corner of the frame, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t make the most of the space you have, without compromising on comfort.
When looking for a king-size bed for a small bedroom, you'll need to consider:
- Storage
- Free floor space
- Keeping entrances clear
What's the best king-size bed for a small bedroom?
The type of frame you choose for your king-size bed depends on your personal taste, whether you’re going for a contemporary or retro look, and whether you want some all-important under-bed storage space.
A light, open bed frame will look great and keep the sense of space in a small room, but you may find your storage options are limited. A divan frame is bulky and can reduce your overall floor space, but gives you more storage space. Metal frames are often easier to disassemble too, so the practicalities of getting your bed in and out of the room if you need to are much simpler.
Why king-size storage beds work well in small bedrooms
In a small room with a king-size bed, there won’t be much room for knick-knacks. Unless you have the luxury of fitted wardrobes then you’re going to have to try and avoid free-standing wardrobes and dressers so that you keep that sense of openness.
This is where an Ottoman bed can really come into its own. Modern Ottomans have an enormous amount of storage space tucked away underneath the mattress, making them a smart choice for smaller bedrooms. Rather than picking a divan bed with drawers, which will again reduce the amount of floor space available, go for an ottoman bed with a side-opening system.
This means you won’t have to leave extra space around the bed to access the drawers, and you’ll still have plenty of storage space tucked away under the bed.
How big is king size?
A UK standard king size bed is 5ft x 6ft 6” (150cm x 200cm), and a UK Super King is 6ft x 6ft 6” (180cm x 200cm). An EU king size bed comes in one size: 5ft 3” x 6ft 6” (160cm x 200cm) so is slightly narrower than a UK Super king size, but wider by 3” than a standard king size bed. This may be your best option if space is tight but you still want that extra couple of inches for complete comfort.
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If your room is a very strange shape or has odd dimensions then you can also get specially made beds such as short king-size beds that chop off a few inches in length (5ft x 6ft). If you have a little extra space then go for a short Super King at 6ft x 6ft 3”.