Bed Sizes

How to measure your bed

Check out our handy page showing how to measure your bed and many of the UK, Euro, US and world sizes of Bed linen that we stock as standard at www.betweenthesheets.co.uk/bed-size-guide.htm We even manufacture and stock that hard to find bed linen to fit your Ikea Bed.

And no matter if you can’t find the right size for your bed because as leading UK Manufacturers – Between the Sheets can make for all sizes and all shapes of beds here in our Wiltshire factory.

Please take a look at our Video Showing how to measure your bed to make sure you get bed linen to fit.

Finding Sheets to fit my bed

Many people experience difficulties when trying to find the correct fitted sheets to fit their bed. Often people buy fitted sheets and then find they are too large or too small to correctly fit their mattress. Often the problem arises with cheap bed linen. Manufactured in huge quantities the sizing is at best approximate and there is little  quality control.

How to measure your bed

Check out our handy page showing how to measure your bed and many of the UK, Euro, US and world sizes of Bed linen that we stock as standard at www.betweenthesheets.co.uk/bed-size-guide.htm We even manufacture and stock that hard to find bed linen to fit your Ikea Bed.

And no matter if you can’t find the right size for your bed because as leading UK Manufacturers – Between the Sheets can make for all sizes and all shapes of beds here in our Wiltshire factory.

Please check out our Video Showing how to measure your bed to make sure you get bed linen to fit.

Growth in Larger Bed Sizes

A recent report in the  UK has reported a 45pc growth in 2010 in sales of king-size and super-king sized beds. The sales growth of larger beds appears to be on an ever upward trend with sales of even larger beds such as the Regal sounding  Emperor (7 foot wide) and even Caesar Size (8 foot wide).

Standard Double Beds on the way out

Realistically most homes can accommodate a Super King Size Bed  which is 183cm x 200cm(6′ wide 6′ 6″ long). This sounds like a very large bed but it affords just the same space as 2 single beds placed together.Compare that to say a standard Double Bed at 135cm wide (4’6″) and you can begin to see why people are trading up to larger beds. We are also much taller and heavier than our parents and grandparents  so it seems that the days of the Standard Double Bed are numbered.

Bed Functionality Changing

There is also another trend at work here. With the bed dominating more space in the bedroom, the functionality of it is evolving.  With people using their bed much more to watch television, listen to music or use their laptop.

Beds Getting Deeper Too

While beds are certainly getting wider and  longer the mattresses are getting deeper. Often much deeper. The growing popularity of Mattress Toppers is accelerating the trend. The standard mattress depth is 20cm (8″).
 It is now common for mattresses to be 26 cm (10″) , 32cm (12 “)  or 35cm (14″) deep and 16″ deep and deeper is not unusual.

UK Bed Linen Manufacturer has the answer

Getting bed linen to fit bigger deeper beds can prove difficult and frustrating with many High Street Stores failing to stock bed linen for larger beds. Happily UK based manufacturers such as Between the Sheets make bed linen for any size or shape of beds. They can even discuss your particular requirements over the phone or you can order online at www.betweenthesheets.co.uk

Very Large Beds are increasingly popular

Very large beds are becoming more and more popular worldwide with Californian Kings, Emperor Size and even larger sizes. Bed mattresses are getting deeper and deeper and more round and shaped beds are being sold than ever before.

But how do I find Bed Linen to Fit?

Unfortunately it is very difficult to find bed linen to  fit larger beds. Most retailers only stock standard items and cannot get bed linen to fit larger beds . The answer is to buy your bed linen direct from a manufacturer. A quality bed linen manufacturer has the ability to provide a custom service so, whatever size or shape they can supply bed linen that will fit properly.

Get Bed Linen for any Size or Shape of Bed Here

To get Exclusive, Luxury Bed Linen for the Larger Bed including UK Super King, Euro Super King, Water Beds, US Eastern King, US Californian King, Round Beds, Emperor Beds, Giant Beds, Antique Beds, Custom Beds and Bed Linen for Yachts take a look at this site. Between the Sheets are based in the UK and  stock larger bed sizes as standard. They also offer a custom service.    Click Here to View

Can’t find Bed Sheets to fit your new bed?

Many people contact us each week looking for bed linen to fit their new bed. Bed manufacturers are moving away from traditional sizes as their customers demand more comfortable beds. This generally means much deeper mattresses.

Conventionally mattresses are made at a standard depth of 20cm  or 8″ . But now 26cm 0r 10″ deep mattresses are commonplace and many mattresses are 12″ , 14″ and even 16″ deep that’s   30cm, 35cm and 40cm deep!

Hard to Find Deep Sheets

Extra Deep and Ultra Deep Sheets are very hard to find in the High Street and online. Happily UK manufacturer Between the Sheets make bed linen for any size or shape of bed and they stock these hard to find items and custom make bed linen in all their fabric ranges. Check out their website  PLEASE CLICK HERE

King Sized Beds

Many people when asked will say they have a King Sized bed. However there are several King Bed sizes that may cause you some confusion. If you bought your bed from Ikea you will find that it is a European King and it is possible that you have an American Eastern King or even a Californian King.

To help you will find  the common  sizes of King Beds below.  The fitted sheets size will be the same as your mattress size.  You may have a deeper than standard mattress and you will find lots more information on all bed sizes. Just Click Here

UK King Size Bed Measurements

1. Fitted sheet – 150cm x 200cm x 20cm
2. Flat sheet – 265cm x 275cm
3. Duvet Cover – 225cm x 220cm
4. Waterbed Fitted Sheet – 183cm x 214cm

European King Size Bed Measurements

1. Fitted sheet – 160cm x 200cm x 20cm
2. Flat sheet – 265cm x 275cm
3. Duvet Cover – 240cm x 220cm
4. Waterbed Fitted Sheet – 183cm x 214cm

Eastern King

1. Fitted sheet – 76″ x 80″x8″
2. Flat sheet – 110″ x 114″
3. Duvet Cover – 102″ x 86″
4. Comforters – 112″ x 106″

California King

1. Fitted sheet – 73″ x 85″x8″
2. Flat sheet – 110″ x 114″
3. Duvet Cover – 102″ x 86″
4. Comforters – 114″ x 106″

Bed Sizes

Many people do not know what size bed they have. This means when they buy bed linen they find that the sheets simply do not fit. Too small so they are always pinging off during the night  or too large so they ruck up uncomfortably while you sleep.

How to measure your bed

Check out our handy page showing how to measure your bed and many of the UK, Euro, US and world sizes of Bed linen that we stock as standard at www.betweenthesheets.co.uk/bed-size-guide.htm

And look at our video which shows you how to measure your bed  and make sure that you get the right size bedding to fit.

Many people get confused about European bed sizes. In recent years there have been a number of changes to the variety of bed sizes on offer so that it is quite easy to buy a bed and then find that you have great difficulty in finding bed linen to fit your bed . Companies like Ikea  only stock Swedish sizes which is fine but for the fact that they make and sell a very limited range of bed linen. The UK market has also been a target for the large European bed manufacturers as UK consumers demand wider and longer beds with much deeper mattresses.

So where to start? We don’t want to alarm you but there are over 20 standard sizes commonly found across the EU. The standard European sizes are below and these are the dimensions you will need for fitted sheets, dimensions are always shown with the width first, then the length and then the depth of the mattress.

Euro Single 90 x 190 x 20

Euro Single Long 90 x 200 x 20

Euro Single Ex Long 90 x 220 x 20

Euro Single Deep 90 x 190 x 26

Euro Single Long Deep 90 x 200 x 26

Euro Double 140 x 200 x 20

Euro Double Long 140 x 220 x 20

Euro Double Deep 140 x 200 x 26

Euro King 160 x 200 x 20

Euro King Deep 160 x 200 x 26

Euro King Long 160 x 220 x 20

Euro King Long Deep 160 x 220 x 26

Euro Super King 200 x 200 x 20

Euro Super King Deep 200 x 200 x 26

Euro Super King Long 200 x 220 x 26

Euro Super King Long Deep 200 x 220 x 26

UK Single 90 x 190 x 20

UK Single Deep 90 x 190 x 26

UK Double 135 x 190 x 20

UK Double Deep 135 x 190 x 26

UK King 150 x 200 x 20

UK King Deep 150 x 200 x 26

UK Super King 183 x 200 x 20

UK Super King Deep 183 x 200 x 26

We have shown both standard and deep mattress depths as it is quite likely that your mattress is 26cm or 10″ deep. If you buy a standard fitted sheet it will not fit your deeper mattress and will “ping off” during the night. Take care before buying bed linen to make sure you know the dimensions of your bed.

If you want to know more about bed and fitted sheet sizes take a look at our special bed sizes page.
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What Bed Size do you have?

Many people get confused about UK bed sizes. In recent years there have been a number of changes to the variety of bed sizes on offer so that it is quite easy to buy a bed and then find that you have great difficulty in finding bed linen to fit your bed . Companies like Ikea don’t supply standard UK sizes. Unsurprisingly they only stock Swedish sizes which is fine but for the fact that they make and sell a very limited range of bed linen. The UK market has also been a target for the large US bed manufacturers as UK consumers demand wider and longer beds with much deeper mattresses.

UK Standard Sizes

So where to start? The standard UK sizes are below, dimensions are always shown with the width first, then the length and then the depth of the mattress.

Single                90 x 190 x 20cm        3′ x 3′ 6″  x 8″ deep mattress

Double             135 x 190 x 20cm      4′ 6″ x 6′ 3″  x 8″ deep mattress

King                 150 x 200 x 20cm     5′  x 6’6″ x 8″ deep mattress

Super King   183 x 200 x 20cm     6′ x 6’6″ x 8″ deep mattress

Unusual Bed Sizes

It’s a simple as that BUT it is quite likely that your mattress is 26cm or 10″ deep. If you buy a standard fitted sheet it will not fit your deeper mattress and will “ping off” during the night. Take care before buying bed linen to make sure you know the dimensions of your bed.

If you want to know more about bed sizes take a look at our special bed sizes page. Please Click Here

Selecting and Buying a new mattress

The life of a Bed Mattress is approximately 10 years. After that time even very good quality mattresses will begin to deteriorate and fail to give the support necessary for comfortable and refreshing sleep. The cost of a new mattress is substantially less than a new bed so it makes good sense to go for a replacement mattress. There are 3 main tyes of mattresses available.

Open spring mattress

The most widely used springing system worldwide. The mattress has a firm edge, Border rod or wire gives and helps retain its shape. Sides are usuallymachine stitched.

Pocket spring mattress

More luxurious than the open spring mattresses and a lot heavier. Pocket Sprung Mattresses are constructed with many small springs(600 – 1000) housed in separate fabric pockets.
Springs work independently to respond to individual body weight. These mattresses require regular turning to ensure even wear on the springs. They are heavy so these mattresses are not suitable  for those people who would find turning a heavy mattress a challenge.These mattresses are usually stitched  by hand do that the sides have strong, stable edges.

Memory Foam

The sleepers Body heat reacts with the foam to soften it. The mattress then moulds and re-moulds to the sleepers’ contours.They provide excellent support and enables natural movement during sleep. They help to  align spine horizontally when lying on your side and so maintain correct posture.They are Hypo-allergenic with anti-microbial properties. To distribute the wear evenly rotation is necessary occasionally.

Some people find turning and moving on a Memory Foam mattress difficult. A simple sollution is to use a Satin Sheet on the bed. Satin has a slidy surface which reduces friction and makes turning mcuh easier. More information on Satin sheets can be found here.  Satin Sheets for ease of movement

How to select a mattress

Measure the size of your bed frame and determine what size mattress you need.
Single bed mattresses measure 99 x 190 cm  (36 x 75 inches ). 
Double Bed mattresses measure137 x 190 cm  (54 x 75 inches)
King sized mattresses measure 153 x 203 cm  (60 x 78 inches ).
 Super King sized mattresses measure 180 x 200 cm (72 x 78 inches)
For all UK, US, Euro Bed Sizes  take a look at our bed size page Click Here to View

Selecting your Mattress

Decide what type of mattress is best for you by visiting a mattress showroom and testing out all the different types of mattresses. For those who want a firm bed that is still comfortable,
 a pillow top mattress can provide a layer of softness on top of an already firm mattress.Memory foam mattresses tend to be firm but will mould to the shape of your body,
 offering individualized support. If you do not suffer from any back or neck problems, you can choose a mattress that’s as soft as you’re comfortable with.

Reducing Back Pain with the correct Mattress

 Firm mattresses are often recommended for people with back problems, though often a medium-firm mattresses is better for people suffering from lower back pain.If you suffer from any discomfort in your back, consult a doctor or osteopath to help you select the best mattress for your condition.Do your mattress testing in a store that has a wide variety of brands in their  showroom display, ranging from soft to firm, so you can test all your options before making a decision.Lie on any mattress you are seriously considering for at least 15 minutes.  The longer you test the mattress the better an idea you will have of how good your night’s sleep will be.

Tips

Comparison shop. Mattresses are available in a variety or price ranges,and it pays to check  online as well as shops.If a mattress feels good to you, lie on your back and try to slide your hand under your lower back. If it slides in easily, the mattress may be too firm and may create discomfort in your neck, back and shoulders.

If rolling over on the mattress takes a great deal of effort, the mattress may be  too soft for you.

If moving around on the mattress has any spring noise, it indicates that the mattress is poorly constructed and should  be rejected.

Mattress Depth

Standard mattresses are 20cm (8″) deep. In recent years mattresses are becoming much deeper. The trend to having mattress toppers as an accessory adds to the depth. This is fine and means greater sleeping comfort. But – where can you find fitted sheets that are the correct  size for these deeper mattresses  and fit properly?   Most high street and online retailers only stock 8″ or 10″ deep fitted sheets.

Deep fitted sheets

UK based Between the Sheets manufacture and supply deep fitted sheets for any size or depth of mattress. They offer fitted sheets for mattresses up to 35cm 14″ deep as standard and will custom make fitted sheets for any size or shape bed you wish.

Check out or ranges of Luxury Bed Linen. Please Click Here to View