Short answer: Our Ara bed comes in Full, Queen and King. The size sets the frame, and the headboard sets how wide and how deep the finished bed is. A Queen frame measures 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 73.1 inches wide and 88 inches deep. A Pillow headboard adds 4.5 inches of depth, and an Extended headboard is far wider, at 115.6 inches in Queen.
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- 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 King, and each frame is sized for the matching mattress. The matching mattresses are the customary sizes: Full 54 x 75 inches, Queen 60 x 80 inches and King 76 x 80 inches. The frame is 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 | 56 x 77 in | 62.4 x 80.1 x 14.6 in | 63.9 x 80.1 x 14.6 in |
| Queen | 62 x 82 in | 68.3 x 85.2 x 14.6 in | 70.0 x 85.2 x 14.6 in |
| King | 76 x 82 in | 82.9 x 85.2 x 14.6 in | 84.2 x 85.2 x 14.6 in |
The mattress space is 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 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 11.0 inches deep, against 2.8 inches for Round and Square. Extended is the tallest and by far the widest, yet only 2.5 inches deep.
How wide and tall is each headboard?
| Headboard | Height | Full width | Queen width | King width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round or Square | 35.1 in | 66.8 in | 73.1 in | 86.9 in |
| Pillow | 36.6 in | 63.2 in | 69.5 in | 83.7 in |
| Extended | 40.3 in | 109.6 in | 115.6 in | 130.0 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 | King |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round or Square | 83 in | 88 in | 88 in |
| Pillow | 87.5 in | 92.5 in | 92.5 in |
| Extended | 82.75 in | 87.75 in | 87.75 in |
Queen and King are the same depth, so the bigger bed adds width, not length. Pillow makes the bed 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 24 inches on one side needs 97.1 inches of wall, our arithmetic from 73.1 inches plus 24 inches.
- Beside the bed: leave 24 inches to 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 36 inches clear. A Queen with a Round headboard and 36 inches at the foot needs a room 124 inches deep.
- Extended headboards: they run about 23.6 inches past each side of a centered frame, so check nightstands, windows and doorways.
- Assembly: the instructions place the frame about 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. For a second opinion on a tight room, you can book a free design consultation. 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 4.5 inches. For a wide wall, Extended fills it, at 115.6 inches wide in Queen.
Explore our bedroom range
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.