Are you currently working with a draftsman to design your dream home? Houzz Australia provides the dimensions that will help your bed, side tables and other bedroom furniture fit neatly in your space, below.

We spend more time in bedrooms than in any other room in the house. Even though we are sleeping most of that time, we end and begin our days there. An organised and well-considered space can improve your mood when you need to get to sleep, and help get your day off to a good start when you wake.

Planning a bedroom design starts with learning standard bed sizes, which one you prefer and which one will work in your plan. Other bedroom furniture comes in all kinds of sizes. Once you determine your room and bed dimensions, you can make good decisions about wardrobes, chests of drawers, benches, chairs, bedside tables and more.

King Beds

King-size beds provide lots of comfort for two people and extra space for those who tend to spread out while sleeping. All beds dominate a room, but the king-size bed especially demands aesthetic attention. They come in three sizes:

• Standard king: 183 x 203 centimeters.

• California king: 183 x 213 centimeters.

• Super king: 203 x 203 centimeters.

For any bed size, you can find furniture with extended foot boards and built-in nightstands. Carefully consider purchases of larger furniture. You may need to move to another house in the future, and large pieces might be difficult to fit in another space.

Queen Beds

Goldilocks might have chosen the queen-size bed. Being just right, it is a great size for two people and does not require a larger room, as do king-size beds. Queen-size beds measure 153 x 203 centimetres. Their scale works with traditional furniture, such as four-poster bed frames, as well as contemporary design pieces.

Double Beds

The full- or typically termed double bed generally measures 138 x 188 centimeters. Double beds can be a snug fit for two taller people, so consider moving up to a queen size if you have the space and plan to use it frequently for yourself or guests. Still, double beds are a good for smaller bedrooms.

Single Beds

Single beds generally come in three different sizes:

• Single: 92 x 188 centimeters.

• Long single: 92 x 203 centimeters.

• King single: 107 x 203 centimeters.

Occasionally, it can be harder to find sheets that fit longer single mattresses. Single beds, particularly in twin set-ups, are great for kids and small bedrooms, because you can fit the bed in a corner to allow space for your other bedroom furniture and circulation. Single beds are also great for younger children who often to feel cosier in them than in a bigger one.

Bunk Beds

Standard bunk beds are usually designed to take single mattresses measuring 92 x 188 centimeters. The height required depends on the furniture you buy for them or how you configure a custom design. As always, chat with your designer before buying a mattress as there are a few essentials they will need to know before planning your bedroom.

Cots

The smallest bed furniture is the cot. Cot mattress measurements can vary, but dimensions are usually 69 x 130 centimeters. Mattress thickness varies for cribs as well as other mattresses.

Bench Seats

You might want a bench at the foot of your bed; it’s a perfect spot for putting on your shoes and socks without disturbing a freshly made bed. Benches can be just about any size as long as they fit within the width of the bed and leave enough space for someone to walk around them. Grouped upholstered cubes also make a flexible bench that can be broken up and moved around the room to be used as footstools or ottomans.

Bedside Tables

Bedside tables or nightstands can be compact or substantial. Larger ones measure up to 50 centimeters wide, while smaller designs start at about 30 centimeters. Carefully consider height as well. Some mattresses on the market are stacked relatively high, and it is convenient to have the top of your bedside table about the same height as the top of the mattress – aim for approximately 40 to 60 centimeters. Be sure to measure the height of your bed frame, too, as this will partly dictate the height of your mattress. Smaller nightstands should be used in smaller spaces and with smaller beds.

Dressing Tables

Dressers vary greatly in size as well, but the most important thing to consider when planning a bedroom is that there should be a wall to accommodate the bed and a wall to accommodate a dresser.

You can find dressers as narrow as one metre in width; however, most people want a dresser that measures about 150 to 180 centimeters wide. Dressers are usually about 80 to 90 centimeters high, but some designs are taller. Having a mirror above the dresser is less common than in the past, but you might want to keep one in mind as you plan your room.

Chests Of Drawers

Narrower and taller than dressers, chests of drawers can fit into tighter wall spaces. They also have a height that is comfortable for someone standing, and they make good spots for emptying your pockets and setting small items down. You will find most of them in widths of 90 to 140 centimeters, and depths of and 35 to 50 centimeters. The heights are usually 120 to 150 centimeters, but most designs vary.

Chairs

Small, comfortable upholstered chairs provide an added dimension to a bedroom. It is easy to overlook this element for a new bedroom scheme, but one or two chairs can be a nice retreat from the rest of the household. Allow about 90 centimeters square in your floor plan for a chair – more for an armchair, depending on the design – as well as the necessary circulation space around it.

Chaise lounges require more space but add panache to a bedroom. Allow 165 to 180 centimeters for width and 90 to 100 centimeters for depth.

Sitting Areas

If you want a sitting area in your bedroom, you will need space for tables as well as chairs, chaise lounges or love seats, plus the circulation area to make it work. Allow an area of at least 2 x 2 metres (ideally 3 x 3 metres) in addition to your requirements for your bed, dresser and chest of drawers. A rectangular room that’s 6.5 metres long and 4 metres wide can accommodate a bedroom with a king-size bed and a sitting area; you might decide to downsize to a queen-size bed to enlarge the space you have for a sitting area.

Attic Bedrooms

Placing a bed in an attic space is not easy. In an attic, the slanting ceiling must have two thirds of its height no less than 2.2-metres. The BCA (Building Code of Australia) can get quite technical, especially with attic space, so you’d be wise to engage an architect or interior designer for help if you are converting your attic.

Keep in mind that the standard ceiling height is 2.4 metres, including for habitable rooms. The minimum ceiling-height specification for non-habitable rooms is 2.1 metres. Steeper sloped roofs are better for attic rooms, since the rise of the ceiling quickly moves higher. Just remember that anything below 180 centimeters is difficult to walk under, and anything below 150 centimeters is less usable for furniture.

Here at Hurst Homes we offer complete customised homes that can be as individual as the owner. Work directly with our draftsman to design every aspect of your home. We guide your through the entire process including your selections to ensure you create your dream home. Just another reason why we are considered Waggas best builder. With over 30 years in the industry as a Wagga Builder you can trust Hurst Homes with your dream home. For a free no-obligation preliminary estimate contact us today on 0438 692 962 or fill out the contact us page on our website.

 

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