4 6 Double Bed – The Right Size Bed for Your Bedroom?

Given that we spend around two thirds of our entire lives sleeping it’s important to get the selection of your bed right. In this post we have a look at the 4 6 double bed. Is this the right bed for you? Will this bed complement your room? Read on to find out more.

4 6 Double Bed – What Size Is It?

Another name for the 4 6 bed that you may hear is a small double, basically a double but not quite. As you might expect from its name, the 4 6 double bed measures 4 foot in width and 6 foot 3 inches in length. In other often used measurements this equates to 122 centimetres in width and 190 centimetres in length or, to put it in layman terms, roughly the same size as erstwhile England striker Emile Heskey.

Is The 4 6 Double Bed Big Enough for You?

As a rule of thumb, a bed should be at least 10 centimetres longer than the tallest person using it. In this particular case, this makes the 4 6 bed the ideal option for people of average height. The beds can suit either a single sleeper who enjoys a little more room to spread out or couples who don’t mind sleeping in quite close proximity to one another.

What size room is this suited to

While getting a bed that’s suited to the people sleeping in it is vital, it is also very important not to overlook how the bed will fit into a room. In general, the 4 6 double bed is an ideal choice for a room that’s on the small size. It’s also suited to a larger room that has an unusual shape.

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