Small Single Beds

When space is at a premium, it’s important to find a bed that won’t overpower the rest of the room. One of the best options? A small single bed. These are not quite as wide as a traditional single and grant you more freedom for the rest of your bedroom design. They’re often popular in guest-rooms, allowing you to offer provide your guests with something more substantial than a pull-out bed or air mattress. And when you don’t have guests over, they won’t take up too much space. This makes small single beds a perfect choice as you get the best of both worlds.

How big is a small single bed?

Measuring just 2-foot 6-inches wide, these smaller sized single beds offer all the comfort and support of larger beds without the need for the vast space such beds require. For example, they’re around 12cm less in width than a traditional single. Whilst this may not sound a lot, it can make all the difference for fitting into small alcoves, maximising floorspace and allowing for extra furniture. The smaller size means that you can now place a small single bed in rooms usually considered too small; enabling you to quickly and easily change the dynamics of your home.

Available between 74cm and 77cm wide, small single beds are particularly good for children, including those making the sometimes-difficult transition from a cot to a larger bed. It’s worth checking our toddler beds and kids range first, as these will be more suited to your little ones needs. However, because they’re a similar size to most kids’ beds, a small single has similar benefits. One of the biggest reasons for choosing a kid’s bed or a small single, is the fact they don’t need much room. This frees up more floor space for your child in which to play, or for giving a guest-room a dual-function. For example, plenty of people place a small single bed in a home-study.

Are there different types of small single bed?

Despite measuring just 2-ft 6-inches wide, there are plenty of different  options when it comes to small single beds. If you’re planning on turning a guest-room into an office but still want the option for a guest bed, consider a small single folding bed. Incredibly lightweight and easily set up, they’re a great option for a bed that needs to be hidden when not in use.

Similar to a folding bed is a classic divan base. A benefit of a small single divan is the added storage! You can use this for the extra linen needed for guests or whatever you see fit!

It can sometimes be frustrating if you can’t find an adjustable bed to fit your room. That’s why at Dreams we offer small single adjustable beds. These are great as a main adjustable bed but also for homes where somebody with health needs often comes to stay. They’re also popular for those with a temporary health issue because they’re like any regular bed when the adjustable features aren’t needed. They often feature end drawers too, granting you extra storage.

We never lose sight of the important role a bed plays in your general well-being and health. As a result, all of the small single beds we offer are made using only the best, strongest, most durable materials. This includes metal frames that are lightweight, incredibly strong, and come in a wide variety of vibrant colours and modern designs, as well as wooden frames that offer a more traditional look and feel.

If fabric upholstered is more in-keeping with your interior design choices, there’s the option for those too. Whatever your needs, there’ll be a small single bed just waiting to maximise the room it’s intended for. If you’re looking for a bed and mattress combination, we offer plenty of small single mattresses from incredibly priced traditional spring mattresses right through to high-end options, such as luxury adjustable Tempur mattresses.

To help ensure that you are fully satisfied with your bed, we offer a standard 12 month guarantee and an additional Bedcover service plan for those who want up to 8 years cover. For more information about any of our small single beds, call our bed experts now on 0800 652 5090.