Wooden Small Super King Bed Frames

Who Suits A Small Super King Bed?

• Couples who want more personal space - If you love the idea of a king but regularly feel each other moving, the extra width of a small super king size bed makes a real difference night-to-night. It’s especially useful if one of you is a light sleeper.

• Restless sleepers - If you change position often, sleep diagonally, or tend to edge towards the sides, a small super king bed frame gives you extra margin without constantly feeling the frame boundary.

• Pets and children as occasional co-sleepers - For families where weekend mornings include kids or a dog hopping up, the added width buys you comfort without committing to bigger standard sizes.

Small Super King Size Bed Styles

• Four poster beds - A solid wood small super king four poster bed adds height and structure, making a larger bed feel intentional rather than just “big”.

• Low beds - Lower-profile small super king size bed frames keep the room feeling open, particularly helpful when the wider mattress could otherwise dominate the layout.

• Standard height beds - A classic profile that’s easy to live with day-to-day: comfortable sitting height, plus practical under-bed clearance for storage boxes and cleaning.

• Platform beds - Clean-lined small super king platform bed frames with a rigid slatted base provide a supportive, breathable foundation and a modern alternative to divan bases.

• Storage beds - If you’re going bigger, it makes sense to use the space beneath. Small super king storage frames can incorporate drawers or clearance for boxes depending on the design.

• Attic beds - For loft conversions and sloped ceilings, an attic-friendly small super king bed frame keeps the overall height and presence under control while still giving you the wider sleep surface.

Why We Love Our Wooden Small Super King Beds

• The added width - The jump from a king to a small super king is 16cm. That doesn't sound like much, but split between two people it gives each sleeper an extra 8cm of personal space. It can significantly reduce the chance of disturbing each other when changing position in the night. If one of you is a light sleeper, those centimetres matter more than any other feature on the frame.

• Extra thick slats - A small super king size frame measures 5ft 6 across, meaning it is prone to flexing and bowing. However, the central support legs, strong posts, and extra-thick slats (which are twice the industry standard) help to prevent this.

• Joinery that stays tight - With two sleepers, small super king bed frames are constantly being loaded and unloaded at the joints, especially at the corners and along the side rails. Our mortise and tenon joinery keeps the frame square, stable and quieter than other designs that can loosen with movement.

• 100% solid wood - Solid timber brings natural mass and stiffness that helps a small super king bed feel sturdier, age better, and stay creak-free. It also means the frame is far more durable than veneer or engineered alternatives.

Top Small Super King Size Bed Tips From Our Joiners

• Room size - A small super king bed (166 x 198cm) typically suits rooms of around 3.1m x 3.1m (10ft 2in x 10ft 2in) or larger. If you want bedside tables and comfortable access on both sides, aim closer to 3.1m x 3.5m (10ft 2in x 11ft 6in) where possible. That extra width is what makes the bed feel luxurious.

• Don’t forget real-life obstacles - Chimney breasts, radiators and thick skirting can steal the usable width you thought you had. Measure at the height the frame sits, not just wall-to-wall at floor level, so you don’t end up losing bedside space or forcing the bed too far into the room.

• Save valuable centimetres - If your room feels almost the right size, a space saving small super king bed frame can help. These reduce the external footprint by around 8–12cm while still fitting a standard 166 x 198cm mattress, often the difference between feeling tight and comfortable.

• Bedding and mattresses  - As a small super king is classed as a more niche size, it’s worth sourcing bedding and the correct size mattress before buying this frame. We offer made to measure mattresses and offer this size if you need it. We recommend using a super king duvet and duvet cover, and fitted small super king bed sheets, or a super king flat sheet.

Flexible 0% Payment Options

Spread the cost of your new bed with interest-free flexible payment options. We offer 0% finance through PayPal, Klarna, and Clearpay to make investing in a better night’s sleep more accessible. T&Cs apply.

11-Year Bed Guarantee

All our beds are handcrafted from sustainably sourced timber and come with a comprehensive 11-year guarantee. We build our wooden frames to last generations, giving you total peace of mind in the quality of your sleep.

Customisation

A bed should match your home’s architecture and colour palette. We offer the flexibility to tailor your frame to your specific room measurements and personal style.

• Made-to-measure - Since we build every frame to order, we provide a made to measure service for tricky spaces. Whether you’re navigating low attic ceilings or a unique floor plan, our joiners can provide a custom made fit for your room.

• 17 finish options - Personalise your frame with eight sustainable woods and nine rich finishes. Choose the architectural beauty of natural wood grain or a specialised colour to match your bedroom’s aesthetic.

Delivery

Once you place your order, our Leicestershire joiners start a 17-step build to create your new wooden bed frame from solid timber. We deliver straight from the workshop with three options:

• Urgent delivery: 2-3 working days

• Express delivery: 4-6 working days

• Standard delivery: 7 working days

FAQs

Is a small super king bigger than a king size bed?

Yes. A standard UK king size bed is 150 x 200cm, while a small super king is 166 x 198cm. That means the small super king is 16cm wider, but 2cm shorter.

Will my king size mattress fit a small super king bed frame?

No, a king mattress is 150 x 200cm, so it won’t fit correctly in a small super king bed frame (166 x 198cm). For comfort and proper support, always match your mattress size to the frame size.

Is a small super king bed big enough for two adults?

Yes, a small super king bed (166cm wide x 198cm long) is comfortably big enough for two adults, and is often chosen specifically to make sharing feel easier. Compared with a UK king (150cm wide), it adds 16cm of extra width.

What other king size beds are available?

If this is a little too large for your space, you might want to consider:

• King Size: 150 cm wide x 200 cm long

The next standard sizes up from a small super king size bed are:

• EU King Size: 160 cm wide x 200 cm long

• EU Super King Size: 180 cm wide x 200 cm long

• Super King Size: 183 cm wide x 198 cm long

• Eastern King Size: 200 cm wide x 200 cm long

How much weight can a wooden small super king bed frame support?

Our solid wood small super king bed frames support up to 471kg (74 stone), achieved through solid timber construction, mortise and tenon joinery, and extra-thick slats that are double the industry standard thickness, significantly higher than most mass-produced alternatives.

Do I need a new mattress when getting a new small super king bed frame?

Not necessarily; our standard small super king bed frames are made specifically to fit 166 x 198cm mattresses. As long as your current mattress is the right size, supportive, comfortable, and free from sagging, it will perform optimally on our solid wood bases.

Do I have to assemble the bed when it arrives?

Not unless you want to. Most of our customers choose our assembly service, where we’ll professionally install it for you for total peace of mind. However, if you’d prefer to assemble it yourself, we offer two self-assembly options:

• Room of Choice Delivery: we’ll deliver your bed to the room you choose, ready for you to assemble using our clear, easy-to-follow instructions

• Standard Delivery: delivered to your front door for self-assembly