Short answer: Our Ara bed comes in Full, Queen and Australian King. The size sets the frame, and the headboard sets how wide and how deep the finished bed is. A Queen frame measures 173.5 x 216.5 x 37 cm (68.3 x 85.2 x 14.6 in).
A bed that suits the mattress can still be too big for the wall, and the headboard is often the measurement that decides the fit. With a Round or Square headboard, a Queen bed is 185.6 cm (73.1 inches) wide and 223.5 cm (88 inches) deep. A Pillow headboard adds 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) of depth, and an Extended headboard is far wider, at 293.7 cm (115.6 inches) in Queen.
On This Page
- Which sizes does the Ara bed come in?
- How wide and tall is each headboard?
- How deep is the whole bed?
- How much clearance does an Ara bed need?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our bedroom range
Which sizes does the Ara bed come in?
The Ara bed comes in Full, Queen and Australian King, and each frame is sized for the matching mattress. The matching mattresses are about 138 x 188 cm for Double (a general reference for Full), 153 x 203 cm for Queen and 183 x 203 cm for King. The frame is 37 cm (14.6 inches) high, including its legs, in all three sizes. Round and Square frames have the same outside dimensions for a given size, so the shape is a style choice, not a sizing one.
Which sizes does the Ara bed come in?
| Size | Space inside the frame (W x L) | Frame, no storage (W x D x H) | Frame, with storage (W x D x H) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 142.2 x 195.6 cm (56 x 77 in) | 158.5 x 203.5 x 37 cm (62.4 x 80.1 x 14.6 in) | 162.3 x 203.5 x 37 cm (63.9 x 80.1 x 14.6 in) |
| Queen | 157.4 x 208.4 cm (62 x 82 in) | 173.5 x 216.5 x 37 cm (68.3 x 85.2 x 14.6 in) | 177.7 x 216.5 x 37 cm (70.0 x 85.2 x 14.6 in) |
| Australian King | See the product page | 202.3 x 216.5 x 37 cm (79.6 x 85.2 x 14.6 in) | 205.7 x 216.5 x 37 cm (81.0 x 85.2 x 14.6 in) |
We list the space inside the frame for Full and Queen from the product page; for the Australian King, check the figure on the product page before you buy a mattress.
The mattress space is 12.5 cm (4.9 inches) deep, from the top of the slats to the top of the side panel, so a thicker mattress rises above the side panels and hides more of the headboard. Our mattress compatibility guide covers thickness. The storage frame is about 3.4 to 4.2 cm (1.3 to 1.7 inches) wider than the standard frame, because of the drawer fronts, and our Ara storage guide has the drawer sizes.
How wide and tall is each headboard?
The headboard is a separate choice from the frame, and each one fits both frame shapes. Round and Square are the same size and differ only in the edge. Pillow is the narrowest, and its cushioned component is 27.89 cm (11.0 inches) deep, against 7.1 cm (2.8 inches) for Round and Square. Extended is the tallest and by far the widest, yet only 6.4 cm (2.5 inches) deep.
How wide and tall is each headboard?
| Headboard | Height | Full width | Queen width | Australian King width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round or Square | 89.25 cm (35.1 in) | 169.6 cm (66.8 in) | 185.6 cm (73.1 in) | 212.4 cm (83.6 in) |
| Pillow | 92.94 cm (36.6 in) | 160.6 cm (63.2 in) | 176.6 cm (69.5 in) | 204.4 cm (80.5 in) |
| Extended | 102.25 cm (40.3 in) | 278.3 cm (109.6 in) | 293.7 cm (115.6 in) | 322.0 cm (126.8 in) |
Our headboard style guide compares the looks and which suits reading in bed. Our Ara customization guide covers frames, finishes and fabrics.
How deep is the whole bed?
For floor planning, use the depth of the assembled bed with its headboard, measured from the headboard wall to the foot of the frame.
How deep is the whole bed?
| Headboard | Full bed depth | Queen | Australian King |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round or Square | 210.8 cm (83 in) | 223.5 cm (88 in) | 223.5 cm (88 in) |
| Pillow | 222.3 cm (87.5 in) | 235.0 cm (92.5 in) | 235.0 cm (92.5 in) |
| Extended | 210.2 cm (82.75 in) | 222.9 cm (87.75 in) | 222.9 cm (87.75 in) |
Queen and Australian King are the same depth, so the bigger bed adds width, not length. Pillow makes the bed 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) deeper than Round or Square, and Extended is slightly shallower than Round.
How much clearance does an Ara bed need?
Add the headboard width to the space you want beside the bed, then compare the total with your wall. These guidelines are general advice, not a product specification.
- Wall width: a Queen with a Round headboard and 61 cm (24 inches) on one side needs 246.6 cm (97.1 inches) of wall, our arithmetic from 185.6 cm (73.1 inches) plus 61 cm (24 inches).
- Beside the bed: leave 61 cm (24 inches) to 91 cm (36 inches) on the side you get in and out, plus a nightstand's width if one sits there. The drawers on a storage frame open from the sides, so keep that space clear.
- Walking paths: keep at least 91 cm (36 inches) clear. A Queen with a Round headboard and 91 cm (36 inches) at the foot needs a room 315 cm (124 inches) deep.
- Extended headboards: they run about 60 cm (23.6 inches) past each side of a centred frame, so check nightstands, windows and doorways.
- Assembly: the instructions place the frame about 60 cm (24 inches) from the wall at first, to leave room to attach the headboard. Our unboxing and assembly guide has the steps.
Our guide to bedroom furniture for tight spaces works through three example rooms. Our measuring guide shows how to check your delivery route, and the carton sizes are in the questions below.
Our recommendation
Choose the mattress size first, then let the wall and the floor depth pick the headboard.
For a short wall, choose Pillow, Round or Square, not Extended. For short floor depth, choose Round, Square or Extended, not Pillow, which adds 11.4 cm (4.5 inches). For a wide wall, Extended fills it, at 293.7 cm (115.6 inches) wide in Queen.
Explore our bedroom range
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.