Which family bed size should you choose?
5 min lukuaika
The first question most people ask is: how wide should the bed be? The answer depends on how many of you there are — and whether more might be on the way. Here's a simple way to work it out, plus the widths we most often recommend.
The rule of thumb: 90 cm per adult, 60 cm per child
An adult lies comfortably in about 90 cm, a child in about 60 cm. Add the space together and round up to the nearest width. A baby takes less, but always allow a little extra — children rarely sleep in a straight line.
Real examples
- Two adults: 180 cm is nice, 200 cm is plenty
- Two adults + 1 child: around 240 cm
- Two adults + 2 children: around 300 cm
- Two adults + 3 children or extra room: 340–400 cm
These are starting points, not rules. If you sleep restlessly or want to stretch right out, go one size up. Few people regret it.
Think one step ahead
A family bed is typically used for many years. If number two is on the way, or the eldest may move in for a while, choose the width for where you're heading — not just where you are today. It's cheaper to make room now than to change beds again in a year.
Remember the room
Measure the bedroom before you order. You want space to move around the bed and open wardrobes and doors. A 300 cm bed is impressive, but only if the room can take it. All our beds are 200 cm deep.
Still unsure?
Use our interactive size guide on the homepage: drag the slider, choose the number of adults and children, and see an honest recommendation — green for plenty of room, amber for tight, red if it's too little. Then you can build exactly the width that fits.
Usein kysytyt kysymykset
- What width suits two adults and a baby?
- Around 240 cm gives two adults good space plus room for a baby. For extra elbow room, choose 260 cm.
- Can I get a width between the standard sizes?
- Yes. We build in 23 widths from 140 to 400 cm, so you can hit exactly what your room and family need.
- How deep is the bed?
- All our beds are 200 cm deep (long). It's the width you choose based on the number of sleepers.
Valmiina löytämään sänkysi?
Rakenna perhesänky juuri sinun leveyteesi — 140:stä 400 cm:iin, 100 yön kokeilulla.