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 (173.5 x 216.5 x 37 cm).
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 (185.6 cm) wide and 88 inches (223.5 cm) deep. A Pillow headboard adds 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) of depth, and an Extended headboard is far wider, at 115.6 inches (293.7 cm) 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 North American sizes: Full 54 x 75 inches (137 x 191 cm), Queen 60 x 80 inches (152 x 203 cm) and King 76 x 80 inches (193 x 203 cm). The frame is 14.6 inches (37 cm) 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 (142.2 x 195.6 cm) | 62.4 x 80.1 x 14.6 in (158.5 x 203.5 x 37 cm) | 63.9 x 80.1 x 14.6 in (162.3 x 203.5 x 37 cm) |
| Queen | 62 x 82 in (157.4 x 208.4 cm) | 68.3 x 85.2 x 14.6 in (173.5 x 216.5 x 37 cm) | 70.0 x 85.2 x 14.6 in (177.7 x 216.5 x 37 cm) |
| King | 76 x 82 in (193.6 x 208.4 cm) | 82.9 x 85.2 x 14.6 in (210.5 x 216.5 x 37 cm) | 84.2 x 85.2 x 14.6 in (213.9 x 216.5 x 37 cm) |
The mattress space is 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) 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 (3.4 to 4.2 cm) 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 (27.89 cm) deep, against 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) for Round and Square. Extended is the tallest and by far the widest, yet only 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) deep.
How wide and tall is each headboard?
| Headboard | Height | Full width | Queen width | King width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round or Square | 35.1 in (89.25 cm) | 66.8 in (169.6 cm) | 73.1 in (185.6 cm) | 86.9 in (220.6 cm) |
| Pillow | 36.6 in (92.94 cm) | 63.2 in (160.6 cm) | 69.5 in (176.6 cm) | 83.7 in (212.6 cm) |
| Extended | 40.3 in (102.25 cm) | 109.6 in (278.3 cm) | 115.6 in (293.7 cm) | 130.0 in (330.2 cm) |
Our headboard style guide compares the looks and which suits reading in bed. Our Ara customization guide covers frames, finishes and fabrics.
In Canada only, Ara Wood in Oak or Walnut has its own sizes. The Round Wood headboard is 30.5 inches (77.5 cm) high and the Fluted Wood headboard is 35.1 inches (89.2 cm) high. In Queen, the Round Wood headboard is 73.9 inches (187.6 cm) wide and the Fluted Wood headboard is 73.4 inches (186.4 cm) wide. The Queen Fluted frame, with or without storage, measures 66.5 x 84.4 x 14.0 in (169 x 214.5 x 35.5 cm), and the Queen Raised Leg frame measures 66.2 x 84.3 x 14.0 in (168.2 x 214 x 35.5 cm). Our customization guide lists Full and King, and our guide to upholstered and wood frames compares the two families.
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 (210.8 cm) | 88 in (223.5 cm) | 88 in (223.5 cm) |
| Pillow | 87.5 in (222.3 cm) | 92.5 in (235.0 cm) | 92.5 in (235.0 cm) |
| Extended | 82.75 in (210.2 cm) | 87.75 in (222.9 cm) | 87.75 in (222.9 cm) |
Queen and King are the same depth, so the bigger bed adds width, not length. Pillow makes the bed 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) 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 (61 cm) on one side needs 97.1 inches (246.6 cm) of wall, our arithmetic from 73.1 inches (185.6 cm) plus 24 inches (61 cm).
- Beside the bed: leave 24 inches (61 cm) to 36 inches (91 cm) 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 (91 cm) clear. A Queen with a Round headboard and 36 inches (91 cm) at the foot needs a room 124 inches (315 cm) deep.
- Extended headboards: they run about 23.6 inches (60 cm) past each side of a centred frame, so check nightstands, windows and doorways.
- Assembly: the instructions place the frame about 24 inches (60 cm) 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 (11.4 cm). For a wide wall, Extended fills it, at 115.6 inches (293.7 cm) wide in Queen.
Explore our bedroom range
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.