An EU king size bed (also called a European king size bed) measures 160 x 200cm, making it a popular choice in the UK for anyone using an IKEA or European-size mattress, or for couples who want a little more width than a standard UK king without moving up to a super king.
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IKEA bed owners replacing their frame - The EU king (160 x 200cm) is the closest standard size to IKEA's most popular bed dimensions. If you already have a 160 x 200cm mattress and want to upgrade to a solid wood frame, our EU king fits it without needing to replace your mattress.
Couples who want more width than a UK king - At 160cm wide, an EU king gives each person 80cm of personal sleeping space, 5cm more than a UK king provides. A modest difference on paper, but a noticeable one in practice, especially for light sleepers.
European expats and internationally-minded buyers - If you're used to European bed sizing, a UK king (150cm) can feel unexpectedly narrow. An EU king restores the width you're accustomed to without needing to source specialist bedding.
Anyone caught between standard UK sizes - If a UK king feels slightly too narrow but a small super king or super king feels like too much of a jump in room footprint, the EU king is the practical middle ground.
Four poster beds - A wooden EU king four poster bed adds structure and height without overwhelming most UK bedrooms, particularly in lighter finishes or slimmer silhouettes.
Low beds - Low-profile EU king size bed frames create a calm, grounded look and can make a room feel more open, making it ideal if you want a wider bed without extra visual bulk.
Standard height beds - A classic profile that’s easy to live with: comfortable sitting height, practical under-bed clearance, and a look that suits everything from modern to traditional rooms.
Platform beds - Clean-lined EU king bed frames with a supportive slatted base offer a modern alternative to divans while maintaining airflow beneath your mattress.
Storage-friendly frames - If you want to maximise space, choose a design with enough clearance underneath for storage boxes, particularly useful in bedrooms where wardrobe space can be limited.
Ottoman beds - A solid wood EU king ottoman bed frame opens up the full footprint beneath the mattress with a single lift, ideal for bedrooms where wardrobe or floor storage is limited.
We actually offer it as a standard size - Most UK bed retailers don't stock EU king frames at all, treating it as a bespoke or special-order size. Because we build every frame to order anyway, a 160 x 200cm bed frame takes the same to make as any other size and only uses a little extra wood. You get an unusual size without an excessive price.
An extra 10cm over a UK king where it counts - The jump from 150cm to 160cm adds 5cm per person of sleeping width. It won't transform how a room looks, but it does change how sharing a bed feels, particularly if one of you is a light sleeper or tends to move around.
Solid wood that outlasts the mattress it holds - Our EU king frames are built from sustainably sourced solid timber using mortise and tenon joinery and extra-thick slats. A frame built this way doesn't flex, creak, or deteriorate with use and at a size that's harder to replace, that longevity matters even more.
Room size - A European king size bed (160 x 200cm) typically suits rooms of around 3.1m x 3.4m (10ft 2in x 11ft 2in) or larger. If you want comfortable access on both sides and space for bedside tables, aim closer to 3.3m x 3.6m (10ft 10in x 11ft 10in). The extra 10cm of width over a UK king is modest in the room but worth accounting for when positioning furniture.
Measure for real-life obstacles - Radiators, chimney breasts, and skirting boards reduce usable room width in ways a wall-to-wall measurement won't show. Measure at the height the frame will sit, not just at floor level, and check you'll still have comfortable access and space for bedside tables on both sides.
Check your mattress dimensions before anything else - EU king, UK king, and small super king are all close in size but none are interchangeable. A 160 x 200cm mattress will not fit a UK king frame (150 x 200cm) or a small super king frame (166 x 198cm). If you're replacing an IKEA frame, measure your actual mattress rather than assuming the size from the product name.
Bedding can be the hidden headache - EU king bedding is available in the UK, but it’s less universal than UK sizes. If you already own UK king sheets, they may not fit well, so it’s worth checking your preferred bedding retailer stocks 160 x 200 fitted sheets before you commit.
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All our beds are handcrafted from sustainably sourced timber and come with a comprehensive 11-year guarantee. We build our wooden frames to last generations, giving you total peace of mind in the quality of your sleep.
A bed should match your home’s architecture and colour palette. We offer the flexibility to tailor your frame to your specific room measurements and personal style.
Made-to-measure - Since we build every frame to order, we provide a made to measure service for tricky spaces. Whether you’re navigating low attic ceilings or a unique floor plan, our joiners can provide a custom made fit for your room.
17 finish options - Personalise your frame with eight sustainable woods and nine rich finishes. Choose the architectural beauty of natural wood grain or a specialised colour to match your bedroom’s aesthetic.
Once you place your order, our Leicestershire joiners start a 17-step build to create your new wooden bed frame from solid timber. We deliver straight from the workshop with three options:
Urgent delivery: 2-3 working days
Express delivery: 4-6 working days
Standard delivery: 7 working days
Yes, broadly. IKEA's largest standard bed size is 160 x 200cm, which matches EU king dimensions. If you have an IKEA mattress in this size and want to upgrade to a solid wood frame, our EU king bed frame is built to fit it directly.
Yes, a European king (160 x 200cm) is 10cm wider than a UK king (150 x 200cm), with the same length of 200cm. It's not bigger in a dramatically noticeable way from across the room, but the difference in sleeping width is meaningful when you're actually in the bed.
Not ideally. UK king fitted sheets are sized for a 150 x 200cm mattress and will be too narrow for a 160 x 200cm EU king mattress. You'll need bedding specifically sized for 160 x 200cm, which are available from IKEA, European retailers, and some specialist UK bedding suppliers.
If this is a little too large for your space, you might want to consider:
King Size: 150 cm wide x 200 cm long
The next standard sizes up from a European king size bed are:
Small Super King Size: 166 cm wide x 198 cm long
EU Super King Size: 180 cm wide x 200 cm long
Super King Size: 183 cm wide x 198 cm long
Eastern King Size: 200 cm wide x 200 cm long
Our solid wood EU king bed frames support up to 471kg (74 stone), achieved through solid timber construction, mortise and tenon joinery, and extra-thick slats that are double the industry standard thickness, significantly higher than most mass-produced alternatives.
Not necessarily. Our EU king bed frames are made specifically to fit 160 x 200cm mattresses. As long as your current mattress is the right size, supportive, comfortable, and free from sagging, it will perform well on our solid wood base.
Not unless you want to. Most of our customers choose our assembly service, where we’ll professionally install it for you for total peace of mind. However, if you’d prefer to assemble it yourself, we offer two self-assembly options:
Room of Choice Delivery: we’ll deliver your bed to the room you choose, ready for you to assemble using our clear, easy-to-follow instructions
Standard Delivery: delivered to your front door for self-assembly
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