Solid timber double bed frames, designed for restful bedrooms
A double bed sits at the centre of the bedroom, and a good frame should hold its place quietly rather than dominate the room. Our double bed frames are crafted from solid American oak, built from real timber rather than veneer over particleboard, and designed to last for years to come.
If you are still working out which size is right, our bed frames collection includes queen bed frames, king bed frames, and king single options.
What size is a double bed in Australia?
An Australian double mattress measures 138 cm wide by 188 cm long. A double bed frame is slightly larger to fit the mattress, typically around 148 to 158 cm wide and 200 cm long, depending on the headboard and frame design.
As a guide, a double bed gives a single sleeper plenty of room and is workable for two adults in a smaller bedroom, but is narrower than a queen by around 15 cm per sleeper.
Is a double bed right for you?
A double bed suits a few different rooms and situations. It is a comfortable single-sleeper bed for adults who like room to move, a sensible upgrade for a teenager outgrowing a king single, a practical choice for guest rooms where space is at a premium, and a workable couple's bed in compact apartments or bedrooms under around 3 by 3.5 metres.
For couples in larger rooms who plan to share the bed long-term, a queen is usually more comfortable for two adults, with around 80 cm of width per sleeper.
Compare against queen bed frames if you have the space, or our bedroom furniture range for guest-room ideas.
Solid American oak for a double bed frame
Our double bed frames are crafted from solid American oak, a dense hardwood with a Janka hardness rating of around 1360, which makes it hardy enough to take the everyday knocks of a bedroom and quiet enough not to develop a creak over time.
The pale straw colour warms into a honey or golden blonde over the years, and the straighter grain pattern keeps the frame feeling calm and uncluttered, which suits both Scandinavian and mid-century bedroom styles.
Built from real timber rather than veneer over particleboard, the frame can be lightly sanded and re-oiled rather than replaced when it eventually picks up the marks of long use. See our walnut bed frames if you would prefer a deeper, warmer tone in the bedroom.
Pairing a double bed with the rest of the room
Double beds work well in compact rooms, which means the pieces around them have to earn their place.
A pair of small bedside tables, a chest of drawers placed at the foot or along the wall, and a bedroom rug that softens the floor without filling it tend to give a smaller room enough furniture to feel finished but not crowded. Matching the timber tone across pieces keeps the bedroom feeling calm and considered.
Built to last. Made to matter
A bed frame is one of the most-used pieces of furniture in a home, so it should be built to last.
A solid timber frame holds its shape without sagging, stays stable and quiet under regular use, and can be sanded and re-oiled when it eventually picks up the marks of years of use, rather than ending up in landfill. That is the practical reason solid timber bed frames tend to last for many years longer than flat-pack veneer or chipboard alternatives.
If you would like to feel the timber and see the frame in person before deciding, you can visit our Sydney showroom at the Supa Centa Moore Park or our Melbourne showroom on Church Street, Richmond. Free virtual consultations and timber samples are also available if you are not nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a double bed in Australia?
An Australian double mattress measures 138 cm wide by 188 cm long. A double bed frame is slightly larger to fit the mattress, typically around 148 to 158 cm wide and 200 cm long, depending on the headboard and base design.
Double beds are sometimes called full-size beds in other countries, but in Australia the standard term is double, and the dimensions are consistent across major mattress brands.
Is a double bed big enough for two adults?
It can be, depending on the room and the sleepers. A double bed gives each adult about 69 cm of width, which is around the same as a standard single bed per person.
It is workable for couples in smaller bedrooms or for short-term sharing, but most couples sleeping together long-term find a queen more comfortable, with around 80 cm of width per sleeper. If one of you is over about 185 cm tall, a queen also gives you slightly more length to stretch out into.
Will a double bed fit in a small bedroom?
Most of the time, yes. A double bed frame is roughly 1.5 m wide and 2 m long, which leaves comfortable walking space in a bedroom of 3 by 3 m or larger, and is workable in slightly smaller rooms if the bed sits against one wall.
You should allow at least 60 to 70 cm of clearance on the access side of the bed, and 40 to 50 cm at the foot, so you can move freely and make the bed without feeling cornered. Anything tighter and a queen would feel cramped, making a double the right call.
What is the difference between a double and a queen bed?
A queen mattress is 153 cm wide by 203 cm long, while a double is 138 cm wide by 188 cm long. That is roughly 15 cm wider and 15 cm longer for a queen, which works out to around 8 cm of extra width per sleeper and a noticeable amount of extra legroom for taller adults.
The other practical difference is room footprint, a queen needs a bedroom of around 3.5 by 3.5 m to feel comfortable, where a double works in slightly smaller spaces.
Is a double bed bigger than a king single?
Yes, but in different ways. A king single is 107 cm wide by 203 cm long, while a double is 138 cm wide by 188 cm long. A double is therefore around 31 cm wider, but a king single is 15 cm longer.
For a single sleeper who is tall, a king single can actually be the more comfortable choice. For shorter sleepers, or where two people occasionally share, the extra width of a double tends to matter more.
Will a solid timber bed frame squeak over time?
A well-built solid timber bed frame is much less likely to squeak than a flat-pack or veneer-over-particleboard alternative. The reason is structural: solid timber holds its shape and stays dense over years of use, where chipboard cores tend to soften around the screw points and start to move.
If a noise does eventually develop, it is almost always a fitting that has worked loose rather than the timber itself, and a quick tighten with the original tools resolves it. The frame itself is designed to stay quiet and stable for the long haul.
How do I care for a solid timber bed frame?
Care is straightforward. Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, wipe any spills quickly with a slightly damp cloth, and avoid harsh cleaning sprays or abrasives on the timber. Keep the frame out of consistent direct sunlight where possible to limit fading.
Every six months or so, check that the fittings on the slats and side rails are still tight (a five-minute job with the original tools) to keep the frame stable. A timber-specific polish two to three times a year keeps the finish looking its best, and deeper marks can usually be lightly sanded and re-oiled.