TEMPUR® Bledlow Headboard (Double)
Designed to flush fit against the wall on any standard divan base unit, the simplicity of the Bledlow Headboard adds a classic finishing touch to your bed.
May be purchased as a unique item, but the Bledlow also co-ordinates with the Buckingham Divan and Buckingham Divan Ottoman bed base.
Our headboards are made to order and will be supplied with wooden struts to fit standard uk divan or ottoman base.
THE TEMPUR® UK BED SIZE GUIDE
SIZE MATTERS!
Sleep is essential to everyone’s health and well-being, but how many of us realise that the space where we choose to sleep has not necessarily changed in size since we were babies in the cradle? The width of the average cot is approximately 75cm. A standard double bed, one of the most popular sizes in the UK, measures 135cm wide. If you share your bed that’s just 67.5cm each! The fact is, the more space you have to sleep in, the better your night’s rest will be.
Here's a basic guide to mattress/bed sizes to help you make the most of your bedroom space. The sizes below reference mattress sizes available to fit the wide variety of bed bases frames out there. Some, like standard divans, measure close to the size of the matching mattress. But if you add a fancy deep headboard you may need to allow a few extra inches lengthways to fit the whole bed in.
Always check the external measurements for frames, ottomans and adjustable beds. Overall, they may be much longer and a bit wider than the mattress you sleep on. To check you have enough floor space, try marking out the position of the bed base corners on your floor using masking tape. This way you will soon know if you have enough room.
We recommend you should always work in metric for the most accurate measurements, but if you prefer feet and inches, then we have listed the nearest equivalent size to help you.
| Standard 1 piece mattress
sizes for UK bed bases |
Metric (cm) | Nearest imperial equivalent (feet/inches) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Images below are for guidance only |
Width | Length | Width | Length |
Single |
90 | 190 | 3' | 6'3" |
| Standard 3ft size, perfect for growing children, but it may be worth considering a longer bed if the sleeper is tall. | ||||
Double |
135 | 190 | 4'6" | 6'3" |
| First of the 3 most popular standard sizes suitable for couples. You have a cosy 67.5cm each. Consider a longer bed if you are tall. | ||||
King |
150 | 200 | 5' | 6'6" |
| Most popular bed for two in the UK, you have 75cm each, and the sleeping area is 10cm longer than a standard double. | ||||
|
Super King 
|
180 | 200 | 6' | 6'6" |
| The biggest and best of the standard sizes, it gives two sleepers 90cm each, and is same length as a king size. | ||||
Alongside the 4 main standard sizes it could be you own a bed base which none of the above quite fit. Below are a few less common alternative sizes that you may encounter while you are considering what to buy:
| Standard 1 piece mattress
sizes for UK bed bases |
Metric (cm) | Nearest imperial equivalent (feet/inches) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Images below are for guidance only |
Width | Length | Width | Length |
| Small Double
|
120 | 190 | 4' | 6'3" |
| Plenty of space for 1 to stretch out, but extremely cosy for 2. Great for smaller bedrooms where a standard double won't quite fit. | ||||
| Euro King
|
160 | 200 | 5'3" | 6'6" |
| For larger vintage or continental beds this size is often referred to as a 'continental double'. The more room to sleep in the better. Great if a super king won’t quite go. | ||||
| Emperor
|
200 | 200 | 6'6" | 6'6" |
| The largest of all of our special sizes, an Emperor mattress gives those with large bedrooms the maximum amount of sleeping space, so if you share you both have room to spread out and relax. | ||||
What about Adjustable Beds?
If you own or are thinking of buying an adjustable bed base, then it is quite possible the mattress or mattresses you need will not be standard UK sizes.
As always it pays to measure up first.
| Mattress sizes to fit
single or dual adjustable beds* |
Metric (cm) | Nearest imperial
equivalent (feet/inches) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Adjustable beds are often longer than the nearest equivalent static model. Make sure you measure properly before you order. | ||||
| Images below are for guidance only |
Width | Length | Width | Length |
| Small Single 
|
75 | 200 | 2'6" | 6'6" |
| For narrow single frame beds or order 2 for a standard king size or king adjustable bed base. If both mattresses are the same height (e.g. 21cm, 25cm or 30cm), you can each select different models and sleep on them side by side. | ||||
| Long Single 
|
90 | 200 | 3' | 6'6" |
| 10cm longer than a standard single. If you share a standard super king bed and you and your partner prefer different feels, you can select 2 different models and use them side by side provided both mattresses are the same height (e.g. 21cm. 25cm or 30cm). For super king adjustable bed bases with dual mechanisms you will need to order 2 mattresses also the same height. | ||||
| Long Small Double 
|
120 | 200 | 4' | 6'6" |
| Suits smaller non-standard continental frames, and smaller adjustable beds in small double width (120cm). These generally have just a single handset or mechanism to raise and lower the mattress. Often they are longer than static bed bases. Make sure you measure properly. | ||||
| Long Double 
|
135 | 200 | 4'6" | 6'6" |
| Adjustable beds in standard double width (135cm) generally have just a single handset or mechanism to raise and lower the mattress. Often they are longer than static bed bases. Make sure you measure properly. | ||||
King
|
N/a | N/a | N/a | N/a |
| See small single (75cm width). You will need to order two of these for your adjustable base if using each mechanism independently. Some adjustables also have a synchro function which 'locks' dual units so they rise and fall in unison. If this a permanent requirement of your adjustable bed base, then you may be able to use a 1 piece king size mattress instead. | ||||
| Super King 
|
N/a | N/a | N/a | N/a |
| See long single (90cm width). You will need to order two of these for your adjustable base if using each mechanism independently. Some adjustables also have a synchro function which 'locks' dual units so they rise and fall in unison. If this a permanent requirement of your adjustable bed base, then you may be able to use a 1 piece super king mattress instead. | ||||
All mattress measurements are approximate. Please allow for a tolerance of +/- 2cm when you order.
TEMPUR® mattress weight capacity is approximately 150kg per side (23 stone)
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- Manufacturer's 10 year guarantee.
- Available in single, double, king and super king sizes.
- Upholstered in a range of contemporary textured fabrics.
- Supplied with UK wooden struts to fit standard UK divan, ottoman and adjustable base units.
- Fits flush to a wall to maximise your floor space.
- As part of our delivery and installation service this item will be unpacked and assembled for you.
- Please ensure your bed base has the necessary bolts or fixings to secure this item in place.
- Made for TEMPUR® in the UK.
*Based on consumer research across 2021 and 2022 with over 35,000 mattress owners in 19 countries, calculated by comparing the average top satisfaction scores of TEMPUR® mattress owners across all 19 countries with the closest competitor's average top scores in each country. Closest competitor means the nearest competitor based on the interview scores only.
For more details please contact rowlegal@tempursealy.com
*Based on consumer research across 2021 and 2022 with over 35,000 mattress owners in 19 countries, calculated by comparing the average top satisfaction scores of TEMPUR® mattress owners across all 19 countries with the closest competitor's average top scores in each country. Closest competitor means the nearest competitor based on the interview scores only.
For more details please contact rowlegal@tempursealy.com
What makes the TEMPUR® Bledlow Headboard different?
Simple yet classic in design, the TEMPUR® Bledlow Headboard is secured to your bed base by UK strut fixings, engineered to work with standard UK bed base bolts.
Upholstered in a range of plush contemporary fabrics, the TEMPUR® Bledlow Headboard also co-ordinates perfectly with beds in the TEMPUR® Buckingham Collection which includes a standard divan base and a standard ottoman.
This item is made to order in 3 separate pieces which are easily assembled in the home. Please ensure you check access to your bedroom carefully. Because it is large, we prefer to deliver it to you via one of our own vehicles. Delivery times may vary depending on demand. Be assured we will deliver to you as soon as we can.
Fabric Choices and Samples
We know how important it is to select the correct colour to match your decor scheme. To help you choose what's right, we have illustrated all the options available. However, the images shown are an approximate rendering of this item and are for guidance only. They are not a representation or warranty regarding the final product.