What’s the Best Box Room Bed?

What’s the Best Box Room Bed?

It’s smart to make good use of every room in your home, even the smallest ones. So if you’re thinking of making your box room into a bedroom, or using your box room as overflow guest sleeping space, you might be wondering – what bed is best for this extra-small space?

Here, we’ll run down your options for a good night’s sleep even in the smallest room in your home.

Single beds

If you’re looking to put a bed in a really small room, then your first thought might be a single bed. It’s small but still sleeps an adult, so it should take up minimal space in your box room.

When you’re making a box room into a child’s bedroom, this might be a good bet, since children usually sleep in single beds.

Alternatively, if your box room is going to serve as extra sleeping space for a guest, then this is also all right, as long as you have just one guest. A single bed means that you don’t have to wrestle with an inflatable mattress or unfold a trundle bed, so it’s less hassle for you.

However, a big drawback is that a single bed only sleeps one. So, if you have two guests, you’re back to having someone sleeping on the couch.

Also, if your box room is turning into a child’s room, it’s worth remembering how quickly children turn into teens! Will your child be happy with a single bed into the teenage years, or might they need more room to spread out?

Small double beds

Another option here is the small double bed. This space-saving option is less commonly seen than a double bed or a single, but it’s a great choice if you want something a step up from a single, but not as big as a double.

Let’s get into the details: a small double bed is about 4 feet wide, which is why it’s sometimes called a 4-foot bed. This makes it about 6 inches narrower than a double bed, but a foot wider than a single bed.

In terms of length, small double beds are often 6’3”, which is exactly the same length as a single and double bed. However, sometimes they’re longer – it’s best to check the details for your specific bed you’re thinking of if you’re unsure.

Which is better, a single or small double bed?

In the case of a box room, a small double might be an even better option than a single. We’ll explain why.

Firstly, a small double sleeps two people. Since people often travel as a pair, this means that your guests don’t have to choose which one of them sleeps on the sofa or on an uncomfortable inflatable bed.

If your box room is a child’s room, then your small double will also be big enough to accommodate the teenager they’ll become in the future.

And if your box room is an adult’s bedroom, then a small double feels a bit more adult and spacious, while still taking up less room than a double.

It’s just important to remember that standard double bedding won’t fit a small double bed, so specifically designed small double bedding is required. At Victoria Linen, we have everything you’ll need in just the right size for your small double bed, including small double duvets, small double duvet covers, small double fitted sheets, small double sheet sets and more.

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Curious to know more? Take a look at our small double bedding guide to learn all about our sustainably made bedding manufactured right here in the UK. If you’d rather just have a chat, call us on 01706 220020 to chat. Or you’re welcome to email us with your small double bedding questions at info@victorialinen.co.uk.