What size is a king size mattress in the UK?
A UK king size mattress is 150 cm wide by 200 cm long, or 5'0" × 6'6". Note that a US king is a different size, so imported bedding may not fit.
Is a king size mattress worth it over a double?
For two people sharing every night, usually yes. A king gives each sleeper 75 cm instead of 67.5 cm, and adds 10 cm of length. The main constraint is floor space, not price.
What room size do I need for a king size bed?
Around 3.0 × 3.1 m is comfortable. Below that you will lose walking space on one side, which becomes annoying quickly when two people share.
Is a king size mattress long enough for a tall person?
Yes. At 200 cm it comfortably suits sleepers over 6'0", which is the main reason taller couples move up from a double.
What is the difference between a king and a super king?
A super king is 180 × 200 cm, so 30 cm wider than a king with the same 200 cm length. That is 90 cm per sleeper instead of 75 cm, but it needs a noticeably larger room.
Will UK king size bedding fit a Luxe king mattress?
Yes. Our king mattresses are the standard UK 150 × 200 cm, so UK king fitted sheets and duvets fit as expected. Our mattresses are deep, so choose a fitted sheet with a generous skirt.
Do you deliver king size mattresses across the UK for free?
Yes. Every Luxe king ships with free, fully tracked, white glove 2 man UK delivery, and we will remove your old mattress if you ask.