Will Your Mattress Fit?
Bringing a new mattress home is an exciting journey but getting it upstairs can often be a bit of a challenge. Join us as we share our expert guidance on how to move a mattress smoothly and safely, so you can enjoy that sweet moment of laying down on your luxurious new bed as soon as possible.
Buying a mattress is a significant investment in your physical and mental health, laying the foundation for the truly restorative sleep that supports your overall wellbeing. Before making this important decision, it's essential to understand not only the different mattress measurements in relation to the proportions of your home, but also how to move a mattress in the safest and most efficient way.
Follow our expert guidance as we explore how to select the right size mattress for your bedroom, share tips and techniques on how to carry a mattress, and explain the best way to move a mattress upstairs without causing damage to your home or injury to yourself. Discover Feather & Black’s extensive collection of luxury mattresses, each one meticulously designed and exquisitely crafted to fit standard UK bed sizes.
Before purchasing a new mattress, plan out your room
Envisioning how your chosen mattress and bed frame will grace your bedroom and fit into the desired space can be a challenge. One of the best ways to enable this visualisation is to map out the outline of the mattress and bed frame using masking tape. This allows you to see the exact floor area they will occupy and how much space will remain, which in turn will help you decide which is the best size mattress for your individual needs.
Ensure there is ample room to move freely around either side of the bed, as well as enough space for any existing or new furniture pieces, such as charming bedside tables and elegant wardrobes. Consider the additional space required to open wardrobe doors or access storage compartments in divan or ottoman bed frames. These practical details will also help when moving a mattress upstairs and into place in your bedroom with ease.
What to know before moving your new mattress
Beyond the proportions of your bedroom, it’s important to think about the journey your new mattress will take on arrival in your home and how to move a mattress from the front door to the bedroom. Factors to keep in mind when considering how to get a mattress upstairs include the space available to manoeuvre through your home, as well as any obstacles or restrictions along the necessary route.
The weight of a mattress can vary significantly, from 35kg for a standard UK single bed to 75kg for a super king size. This crucial detail will help you determine how to carry a mattress safely and whether you can move a mattress by yourself or if you'll need a helping hand. By following our expert guidance, you can easily learn how to move a mattress to its perfect position.
Check the dimensions of your mattress
The size of the mattress you choose will certainly be influenced by your unique sleep needs, but it will also be determined by the space you have available. This includes not just the bedroom itself, but the doorways, hallways and stairways you must navigate when moving a mattress upstairs. Mattresses come in various dimensions, with different width and depth measurements depending on the corresponding bed frame size. Ensure you select a mattress that not only offers luxurious comfort but also fits seamlessly into your home.
In the UK, there are standard dimensions for small single, single, small double, double, king, super king and emperor bed sizes. Explore our essential mattress size guide with its convenient mattress measurements chart to discover the perfect fit for both your sleep preferences and the proportions of your home. Choosing the right size ensures a harmonious blend of comfort and space and makes the journey of moving a mattress to your preferred room a smooth and effortless task.
How to manoeuvre a mattress through your house
With the perfect sized mattress on its way to your home, you’ll naturally want to know how to move a mattress as swiftly as possible, so you can sample its sumptuous luxury. In preparation for moving a mattress upstairs, ensure that it will be able to pass through the lowest and narrowest restrictions in your house, including door frames and hallways. Clear the path to the bedroom of any potential obstructions or obstacles such as console tables, coat racks, floor lamps, visible wires, decorative ornaments, radiator covers and wall art.
Top tip: Measure the height of your door frame
If you’re wondering how to get a king mattress through a door, begin by checking the dimensions of the door frame in comparison to those of your chosen mattress. If the doorway is higher than the width of the mattress, it should fit through with relative ease. As a guide, the height of a standard door in the UK is approximately 200cm, while a standard UK king size mattress is 150cm wide.
Can you fold a mattress to make it fit through tight spaces?
When faced with the challenge of how to move a mattress through tight spaces, people often wonder, “Can you fold a mattress?” We do not recommend folding a mattress to move it through doorways, around narrow corners or up the stairs. Doing so risks causing long-term damage to the internal components, such as springs or fillings. Instead, let our experts guide you with tried-and-tested techniques for mattress logistics, ensuring your mattress arrives at its new home unscathed and ready to cradle you in comfort.
How to get a mattress upstairs
Having successfully navigated your front door and hallway, you’ll need to consider the best way to move a mattress upstairs. It’s important to note that attempting to carry a mattress by yourself can be very difficult, so we recommend only moving a mattress upstairs if there is at least one other person available to help. This properly distributes the weight and enables you to carry a heavy mattress more easily, looking out for each other along the way.
Pre-measure the ceiling height to ensure the mattress will fit through the lowest point, keeping in mind that this might not always be a vertical measurement from the stair treads. Instead, it's often the distance from the lowest point of the ceiling above the stairs, measured at a right angle (90°) to the angle of the stairs. With close attention to these measurements and a careful approach on how to carry a mattress upstairs, you can ensure a safe and successful moving process.
Negotiating the narrowest points
When considering how to move a mattress through the narrowest points of your home, there are certain techniques you can use to ensure quick and easy manoeuvring. The tightest corners are often on the staircase, particularly where there’s a turn. Measure the width at the corner where two walls meet and where you encounter an obstruction such as a bannister. You may need to raise the mattress into a vertical position to enable you to move through narrow points more easily.
Top tip: How to carry a mattress safely
If you’re unsure about how to carry a mattress, approach it in the same way you would when lifting any heavy object. Bend your knees, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, making sure that you don’t twist or bend your torso. Carry the mattress at low level and do not attempt to lift it above shoulder height.
Use our recycling service to dispose of your old mattress
With your new mattress safely moved to its perfect position, you may need to dispose of your old mattress. We offer a fast, convenient and environmentally friendly recycling service to all Feather & Black customers, whereby mattresses are disassembled, and every part is utilised. For a small fee, we will collect your old bed or mattress from your home when we deliver your new one, moving your mattress from any room.
Feather & Black’s mattress collection
Armed with the knowledge of how to move a mattress safely into your home, you can plan ahead to ensure the process is smooth and stress-free. At Feather & Black, we offer a luxurious collection of high-quality mattresses designed to fit standard UK bed sizes, offering unparalleled comfort and exquisite craftsmanship. Explore our extensive range to discover a mattress that’s the perfect fit for your sleep needs, lifestyle and home.