King Size Beds

A king size bed is the upgrade most couples eventually land on. At 5ft wide (150cm), it gives each person noticeably more space than a 4ft6 double — roughly six inches of extra width across the bed — along with the longer standard length that taller sleepers appreciate. If you've ever elbowed each other in the night or felt your feet creeping off the end, king size beds are the straightforward answer.

Who a 5ft king suits

King size beds are built for two. The extra width reduces the nightly contest for space, which is why they're the favoured step-up for couples moving on from a double. They also suit taller individuals who find a standard double a touch short, and anyone who simply likes room to stretch. They're the natural fit for a main bedroom in a modern home, where the walls are usually generous enough to take one comfortably.

King size bed dimensions and room planning

King size bed dimensions are 5ft wide — 150cm — six inches wider than a double and a foot narrower than a super king. The added length over a standard double is part of the appeal, but it's the width most people notice first. Measure your room carefully: a 5ft king needs real clearance on all sides, space for bedside tables, and — if you choose storage — room for an ottoman base to lift at the foot end or for divan drawers to pull out. Also remember to check your access, since stairways, landings and tight corners all need to accommodate delivery.

How you can configure a king

Each king size bed here is made to order, so you decide:

• Fabric — plush velvet, crushed velvet, crushed ice, chenille, Naples, Coniston or Dumfries.
• Colour — from grey, silver and cream to navy, black, green, mustard, teal and pink.
• Headboard — winged, wingback, buttoned, diamond-buttoned, chesterfield, sleigh, stud, panel or two-tone; heights of 48", 54" floor-standing or 60".
• Storage — gas-lift ottoman storage, or divan drawers (2-drawer, 4-drawer, footend).

You'll find these options across upholstered beds, divan beds, ottoman storage beds and TV beds, all available as a 5ft king.

Choosing within the king size range

Storage often comes first. A king with a gas-lift ottoman base hides a remarkable amount of bedding and luggage beneath the mattress — useful even in a large room. Divan drawers suit everyday access. If storage isn't needed, an upholstered frame keeps the look clean.

On the headboard, a 5ft king carries a statement headboard beautifully: a winged, chesterfield or diamond-buttoned headboard turns the bed into the room's focal point. A panel or two-tone headboard is quieter but no less considered. Match height to ceiling height — a 60" headboard loves a tall wall, while 48" and 54" floor-standing options suit standard ceilings.

Remember that king size bedding differs from double bedding, so factor in a fresh set of linens when you plan the room. It's a small detail, but it's the kind of practical consideration that makes the difference between a bed that looks right and one that genuinely works.

Why Adeline Waterson

Every king size bed here is made to order in the UK, which means the fabric, colour, headboard and storage are genuinely your choices rather than a fixed package. You're choosing from a real range of upholstered and divan constructions, and you can coordinate a king with headboards and other pieces in the wider collection. UK delivery is available, and a 10-year warranty upgrade is offered. For a bed you'll spend a decade in, having it built to your specification is worth it.

Browse the king size beds below and configure yours.