Ikea bed frame - Normal mattress?????

MORPH3US

Hi guys,

Looking for some advice please.

We have a standard sized double Silentnight mattress, but we like an Ikea "double" size bed frame.

We have heard that Ikea make their beds in funny sizes so were wondering if anyone has an Ikea "double" bed frame with a non-ikea mattress?

Any comments on what the fit is like (i.e. is there a gap all round the edge) would be appreciated!

Cheers

M

Eyesparky

Ikea traditionally have different sizes but recently have woken up and started to offer some of their beds in UK sizes. Ask in the shop and see if the bed you like comes in UK sizes. Otherwise, yes there is a gap that can be a pain ... I had one a few years ago and had to make a bolster to fill the gap and make it more usable.

ka7e

I think the width is standard, but the bed is a couple of inches longer. My 3 teenagers have Ikea beds with UK mattresses and they seem fine.

Tim_Deegan

Ikea make to continental sizes as shown here:

Single: 90cm x 190cm
Single Long: 90cm x 200cm
Single Extra Long: 90cm x 220cm
Euro Double 140 x 200 cm
Euro Double Long 140 x 220cm
Euro King 160 x 200 cm
Euro King Long 160 x 220 cm
Euro Super King 200 x 200 cm
Euro Super King Long 200 x 220 cm

Standard Uk sizes are as follows:

Small Single 75cm x 190cm
Single 90cm x 190cm
Small Double 120cm x 190cm
Double 135cm x 190cm
King Size 150cm x 200cm
Super King Size 180cm x 200cm

I'd read a few other threads on here that refer to Ikea beds before you buy.

will-he-payitoff

we have a ikea bed with a standard matress, once the duvet is on you hardley notice the difference. when we bought the bed ikea told us the matress would be too small and we should buy a ikea matress and bedding!

Tim_Deegan

will-he-payitoff wrote: »

we have a ikea bed with a standard matress, once the duvet is on you hardley notice the difference. when we bought the bed ikea told us the matress would be too small and we should buy a ikea matress and bedding!

As you can see from the sizes in my previous post, some sizes are closer than others. It's not too bad if your mattress is smaller than the base (as long as you don't mind the gaps), but don't use a mattress that overhangs the base, as this could damage the mattress. And as MORPH3US has a Silentnight mattress that aren't known for their quality, then this is very important to prolong the life of the mattress.

ranj_johal

i bought a ikea size mattress from landlord furniture, lots of places sell them now

KarleyMarie

A lot of companies do custom mattresses to a size as specified by you, depending on how much you want to pay.

Tim_Deegan

Did you know this thread is from 2007?

Frank_E

I have Ikea bed with UK mattress and there is a gap at the foot of the bed, about 100mm.

I bought the bed in Zaventem though, so it might be a European. 2000 x 1400
The mattress I got outside the house an old bloke up the road who moved out in a private ambulance a few weeks after moving in, so it is probably UK.

The gap isn't a problem, I haven't fell down it ... yet. The UK fitted sheet not fitting the UK mattress properly is a bit of a nuisance though.

Brits and their awkward sizes and units.