Why Choose a Double Bed?
A double bed gives growing children and teens more room to stretch, read, and rest, it suits taller or more restless sleepers. There are six practical arguments for putting a child in a double, and most of them come down to comfort at bedtime rather than the size of the room. Compare formats across the wider kids beds range before deciding.
Spacious and Stylish
Boori children's double beds are built from sustainably sourced solid wood with carefully placed slats for optimal support, designed to remain a centrepiece from childhood into the teen years. Painted surfaces use low-VOC water-based paint.
Designed for Growing Kids
The Boori double bed range suits a range of tastes, from the colourful Avalon Double Bed to the classic Alice Double Bed, all sharing solid wood construction and low-VOC finishes.
From playful, modern designs like the Avalon Double Bed to timeless classics like the Alice Double Bed, our collection suits a range of tastes and bedroom styles. Whether you're updating your child's room, getting a cosy double bed for a teenager, or looking for a double bed for boys or girls, we have options to fit your needs. Pair the frame with a correctly sized option from the kids mattresses range.
Sizes And Fit
UK small double beds measure 120x190cm, 30cm wider than a standard single but 15cm narrower than a full double. UK full double beds measure 135x190cm. A small double suits most UK children's bedrooms where a full double would feel crowded.
All three UK sizes share the same 190cm length. Moving from a single to a double buys shoulder room, not legroom, which is worth knowing if your child is tall rather than restless. If length is the issue, the answer is a longer frame rather than a wider one.
When the layout allows, a small double bed for kids offers extra room without requiring frequent upgrades. In very tight corners, a small double keeps walkways clear and leaves the centre open, so the room still feels generous. If you are weighing this against a single, the full size-by-size comparison sets out what each format costs in floor space.
Storage That Works
Under-bed drawers in a kids double bed keep the floor clear and give children somewhere to store items independently, without costing any extra floor area.
Floor space fills fast with books, kits, and school items. A kids double bed with storage keeps the room tidy by using deep drawers under the base, which makes it easy for children to put items away independently.
Materials And Everyday Use
Painted surfaces use low-VOC water-based finishes aligned with UK indoor air quality standards, safe for children's bedrooms from first use.
Boori double beds feature rounded corners to protect little ones during boisterous activities. They are made from sustainably sourced Australian and New Zealand pine timber to ensure longevity well into teenage years and beyond. We even use the same non-toxic blends of plant-based paint that we use in our nursery furniture to protect your kids from VOCs throughout all of their growing years.
Style That Lasts
Keep the frame and main storage in calm, neutral finishes and let personality come from bedding, art, and lighting. That way the room can be refreshed without replacing furniture. A double bed is the piece most likely to outlast several décor changes, so a simple shape earns its place. Choose the finish for the light in the room, warm timber for cosier spaces, pale painted finishes for brighter ones.
Layout Tips
In a standard UK bedroom, a double bed along the longest wall leaves at least 60cm clearance on one side for sheet changes and wardrobe access. Below that, making the bed becomes a two-person job.
Reader's Corner: Place the bed against the longest wall, add a narrow bedside table and a focused lamp, then stand a tall bookcase near the headboard so stories are within easy reach.
When Is the Right Time to Move a Child to a Double Bed?
Most UK families move between ages 8 and 10, when a child outgrows the width of a single or wants a more grown-up sleep space. Some go straight from a toddler bed to a small double, skipping the single stage entirely. Where floor space is the constraint rather than the child's size, a loft bed may serve the room better than a wider frame.
Mattress And Comfort Basics
Match the frame with a double mattress sized to fit exactly, gaps between mattress and frame affect comfort and safety. A full double takes a 135x190cm mattress; a small double takes 120x190cm. Sizes across the kids mattresses range follow these UK standard dimensions.
How Do I Fit a Kids Double Bed into a Smaller UK Bedroom?
Choose the small double at 120x190cm rather than the full 135cm, place it along the longest wall, and put storage under the base rather than beside it. In a room of around 3m x 3m, that combination leaves a workable walkway where a full double would not.
Shared sleep and play: Use a low platform with drawers, keep storage along one wall, and leave the centre clear for a play mat or a compact chair.
How To Compare Frames?
Check four things on every product page: the external footprint including headboard depth, the mattress size the frame takes, the slat spacing, and whether under-bed drawers are compatible. Those four decide whether a frame works in your room, the rest is finish.
Practical Layout Ideas
- Place the bed against the longest wall to keep the centre of the room open
- Add a narrow bedside table and a focused lamp for reading
- Stand a tall bookcase near the headboard so stories are within easy reach
- Use deep drawers under the base rather than a separate chest where floor space is tight
- Keep storage along one wall and leave the centre clear for a play mat or compact chair