Big Beds for Tall People
We sell a huge number of beds for big people, beds for heavy people. But we also cater for those that want a big bed in size. We are talking about beds for tall people, extra long beds.
30% of men under the age of 25 are now over six feet tall. That was a finding of the Official Health of the Nation Survey 1998. They predicted that the average Briton has got taller by an average of .75 inches per generation.
We’ve been selling big beds for many years. In June 1995 we had a call from a hotel that urgently needed two 7ft long beds. They were needed for the West Indian fast bowling duo, Courtney Walsh (198cm) and Curtly Ambrose (201cm). We came up trumps and duly delivered 2 Relyon beds in time for their arrival. Not only did we have a great result being able to make the delivery in time, the 3 day game played at Hove was won by Sussex by an innings and 121 runs.
Many Relyon beds and mattresses can still be made to any size and shape, as can all of our Hypnos beds and mattresses. Both manufacturers offer a truly bespoke bed. These big beds are all hand made by highly trained craftsmen in the UK.
What are the sizes of standard UK beds?
How big is a single bed?
A standard UK single bed measures 3’0” x 6’3” / 90cm x 190cm.
How big is a double bed?
A standard UK double bed measures 4’6” x 6’3” / 135cm x 190cm.
How big is a king size bed?
A standard UK king size bed measures 5’0” x 6’6” / 150cm x 200cm.
How big is a super king size bed?
A standard UK king size bed measures 6’0” x 6’6” / 180cm x 200cm.
Some standard UK beds are big beds, but if you need a really big bed, or one that is extra long, you need to look at bespoke options.
Bespoke Beds for Tall People
Hypnos bespoke beds
Hypnos are award winning makers of handcrafted, bespoke and made to measure beds & mattresses. Experience the comfort of a Hypnos bed with a Royal warrant. There’s always been something special about waking up in a Hypnos bed. They believe that bed making is an art form, not a mass-produced commodity. That’s why Hypnos design and build every bed that leaves their factory individually by hand, by a highly skilled craftsman. Each bed is a unique bespoke creation, taking into account the comfort and support needs of the individual sleeper.
The Hypnos team is made up of people with a passion for what they do. They are designers, engineers, craftsman, technologists, farmers and growers, who care about the quality of materials and the environment. Hypnos are inspired by the world around us, our customers and their needs. They are constantly striving to innovate and improve products and services, to deliver the best possible sleeping experience.
If you are looking for a special size bed, a bigger bed, perhaps an extra long bed, the charts below show the sizes available when buying a Hypnos bed or mattress and the relative costs. All Hypnos bespoke beds are made to the metric size, but we also show the imperial measurements. You should also be aware that there is a standard manufacturing tolerance of +/- 2cm. Hypnos can also provide a reinforced divan base if needed.
Bespoke single beds
The 2’6” / 75cm small single bed is a standard size and the 3’0” / 90cm single bed is a standard size. For the bespoke sizes take the price of the single bed 3’0” / 90cm x 190cm and add the appropriate percentage.
| Width | 6’3” / 190cm | 6’6” / 200cm | 6’9” / 205cm | 7’0” / 215cm |
| 2’6” / 75cm | Standard size | +10% | +20% | +30% |
| 3’0” / 90cm | Standard size | +10% | +20% | +30% |
| 3'3" / 100cm | +10% | +20% | +30% | +40% |
| 3’6” / 107cm | +20% | +30% | +40% | +50% |
Bespoke double beds
The 4’0” / 120cm small double bed is a standard size and the 4’6” / 135cm double bed is a standard size. For the bespoke sizes take the price of the double bed 4’6” / 135cm x 190cm and add the appropriate percentage.
| Width | 6’3” / 190cm | 6’6” / 200cm | 6’9” / 205cm | 7’0” / 215cm |
| 4’0” / 120cm | Standard size | +10% | +20% | +30% |
| 4’6” / 135cm | Standard size | +10% | +20% | +30% |
Bespoke king size beds
The 5’0” / 150cm king size bed is a standard size. For the bespoke sizes take the price of the king size bed 5’0” / 150cm x 200cm and add the appropriate percentage.
| Width | 6’3” / 190cm | 6’6” / 200cm | 6’9” / 205cm | 7’0” / 215cm |
| 5’0” / 150cm | +10% | Standard size | +10% | +20% |
| 5’3” / 160cm | +20% | +10% | +20% | +30% |
| 5’6” / 170cm | +30% | +20% | +30% | +40% |
Bespoke super king size beds
The 6’0” / 180cm super king size bed is a standard size. For the bespoke sizes take the price of the super king size bed 6’0” / 180cm x 200cm and add the appropriate percentage. We do quote small emperor beds and emperor beds as standard.
| Width | 6’3” / 190cm | 6’6” / 200cm | 6’9” / 205cm | 7’0” / 215cm |
| 6’0” / 180cm | +10% | Standard size | +10% | +20% |
| 6’6” / 200cm | +20% | +10% | +20% | +30% |
| 7’0” / 215cm | +30% | +20% | +30% | +40% |
Relyon bespoke beds
Relyon is bed business with a long history. They are a UK bed manufacturer with a dedicated bespoke service and their team of craftsmen have perfected their skills to deliver some of the best beds in the world. Relyon’s expertise is in the manufacture of traditional English hand made beds and their passion is to create the finest beds possible. They have been awarded a highly prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark by the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers and are full members of the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme, an exclusive group of environmentally aware and progressive businesses.
The charts below show the big bed sizes available when buying a Relyon bed or mattress and the relative costs. Beds and mattresses from the Relyon Heritage Collection can be made in the special sizes detailed below. All Relyon bespoke beds are made to the metric size, but we also show the imperial measurements. You should also be aware that there is a standard manufacturing tolerance of +/- 2cm.
Bespoke single beds
The 2’6” / 75cm small single bed is a standard size and the 3’0” / 90cm single bed is a standard size. For the bespoke sizes take the price of the single bed 3’0” / 90cm x 190cm and add the appropriate percentage.
| Width | 6’3” / 190cm | 6’6” / 200cm | 6’9” / 205cm | 7’0” / 215cm |
| 2’6” / 75cm | +30% | +30% | +40% | +50% |
| 3’0” / 90cm | Standard size | +20% | +30% | +40% |
| 3'3" / 100cm | +20% | +30% | +40% | +50% |
| 3’6” / 107cm | +30% | +40% | +50% | +60% |
Bespoke double beds
The 4’0” / 120cm small double bed is a standard size and the 4’6” / 135cm double bed is a standard size. For the bespoke sizes take the price of the double bed 4’6” / 135cm x 190cm and add the appropriate percentage.
| Width | 6’3” / 190cm | 6’6” / 200cm | 6’9” / 205cm | 7’0” / 215cm |
| 4’0” / 120cm | Standard size | +20% | +30% | +40% |
| 4’6” / 135cm | Standard size | +20% | +30% | +40% |
Bespoke king size beds
The 5’0” / 150cm king size bed is a standard size. For the bespoke sizes take the price of the king size bed 5’0” / 150cm x 200cm and add the appropriate percentage.
| Width | 6’3” / 190cm | 6’6” / 200cm | 6’9” / 205cm | 7’0” / 215cm |
| 5’0” / 150cm | +20% | Standard size | +20% | +30% |
| 5’3” / 160cm | +20% | +10% | +20% | +30% |
| 5’6” / 170cm | +20% | +10% | +20% | +30% |
Bespoke super king size beds
The 6’0” / 180cm super king size bed is a standard size. For the bespoke sizes take the price of the super king size bed 6’0” / 180cm x 200cm and add the appropriate percentage. We do quote small emperor beds and emperor beds as standard.
| Width | 6’3” / 190cm | 6’6” / 200cm | 6’9” / 205cm | 7’0” / 215cm |
| 6’0” / 180cm | +20% | Standard size | +20% | +30% |
| 6’6” / 200cm | +40% | +30% | +40% | +50% |
| 7’0” / 215cm | +60% | +50% | +60% | +70% |
The above tables show the most common big bed sizes. However we are not restricted to these sizes and if needed bigger beds can be made. Just contact us for more information.
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