All sleeping dimensions

In France, beds measuring 140 x 190 cm have long been used for sleeping alone or in pairs. If the French are now turning more and more towards the King Size formats favored by Americans, what are the standard sleeping dimensions of our European neighbors and around the world? A quick overview of bed size preferences across continents...

1/All you need to know about bedding dimensions in Europe and around the world

Smaller sleeping dimensions among our Mediterranean neighbors

Generally speaking, the dimensions of beds in Italy, Spain and also Portugal are narrower than what we know in France, even if the standards tend to evolve.

Italians often opt for a 160 x 190 cm bed

If the length of Italian beds is rather classic, the width is slightly larger than our traditional 140 cm bed. It is therefore not uncommon to find beds in 160 x 190, 170 x 190 cm or even 170 x 200 cm! Another specificity: Italians have a weakness for twin or twin beds, namely two beds measuring 90 x 190 cm.

In Spain, the traditional 135 x 190 cm is supplanted by a 150 x 190 cm

No doubt a little cramped in their 135 x 190 cm bed, the Spanish are now turning to more comfortable models. Good to know: when it comes to pillows, the Spanish are still fond of bolsters! It is therefore difficult to find square covers for our good old pillows.

The Portuguese are fans of 133 x 183 cm beds

Admit that the standard dimensions in Portugal have nothing in common with what we know! Once again, the more comfortable versions tend to take precedence, with sleeping dimensions getting closer and closer to international sizes.

2/Oversized bed dimensions in the Anglo-Saxon world

It's well known that Americans think big. So it is with their bedding! Their preferences in terms of bedding dimensions have been widely disseminated to all Anglo-Saxon countries.

Queen and King Size take over in the United States

We don't skimp on inches when it comes to designing beds in the United States! The vast majority of beds sold are King Size versions, namely 193 x 203 cm, or Queen Size in 153 x 203 cm. It is now even possible to have a super King Size bed in 200 x 240 cm or even 240 x 240 cm! How can we explain the strong demand for larger bed dimensions? The place of the bedroom in the home has evolved significantly in recent years.

We are less and less satisfied with the small spaces allocated to sleeping, the bedroom readily transforming into a temple of rest. With this new space allocation, the bed takes center stage.

We now favor larger dimensions, independent sleeping through memory foam mattresses as well as the use of ergonomic pillows in order to benefit from all the advantages of restful sleep.

Australians are hot on the heels of the United States in terms of bed size

In Australia too, gigantism does not spare the dimensions of the bedding. However, we lose around ten centimeters in width if we count with American sizes. Dimensions favored by Australians:

• Single/single: 91 x 191 cm
• Double: 137 x 190 cm
• Queen Size: 153 x 203 cm • King Size: 183 x 203 cm

Note that Anglo-Saxon bedding dimensions are measured to the nearest centimeter unlike European standards!

3/In Northern Europe, the “to each their own bed” trend predominates

Whether we talk about the Scandinavian countries, the Benelux or even Germany, although it cannot be considered in the North of Europe, the trend is towards separate beds, whether you are a couple or not. !

What are the standard sleeping dimensions in the Benelux and Germany?

These country sets have in common the choice of two mattresses and two box springs in 90 x 200 cm. In Germany, however, you can find beds measuring 100 x 200 cm. If the idea is that everyone can benefit from their own sleeping independence, it is however not uncommon for “love bridges” to be installed so as not to leave privacy aside.

Love bridge for beds

In Germany, we make “to each his own duvet” the rule

The Germans have pushed individualism to the paroxysm when it comes to the bed. Because in addition to not sharing your bed, you don't share your duvet either! Also forget the adage “make your bed”, the duvet is folded in two or four and simply laid out for the following night.

After having covered some of the specificities of bedding dimensions around the world, our final advice if you are traveling, settling in another country or simply wanting to change your bed is the following: do not confine yourself to the denominations "one place » or “two places”.

Indeed, you could be misled. Take into account your needs as well as those of your partner and do not hesitate to add a few tens of centimeters in order to be as comfortable as possible.

Dozens of bed sizes exist! If you are a little lost in the jungle of options, go to one of our 55 stores to make the best choice.