Best King Size Bed and Mattress Sets UK
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Compare IKEA king size bed and mattress combinations, storage beds, frame-only options, prices and cheaper alternatives in the UK.
There is no single best king size mattress for every sleeper. The right choice depends on your preferred feel, mattress construction and budget. IKEA’s VESTMARKA is the lowest-priced listed option at £179, Emma Original is a documented medium-firm foam mattress at £509.15, and IKEA’s hybrid option, ÅNNELAND, is listed at £699.
A standard UK king size mattress measures 150 × 200 cm, approximately 5 ft × 6 ft 6 in. These dimensions are different from a European king, which measures 160 × 200 cm.
| Option | Type | King price | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA VESTMARKA | Sprung | £179 | Lowest-priced listed option |
| IKEA VESTERÖY | Pocket sprung | £199, reduced from £249 | Lower-priced pocket springs |
| IKEA VALEVÅG | Pocket sprung | £229, reduced from £299 | Pocket springs at a modest step up |
| IKEA ÅBYGDA | Foam | £279 | Lower-priced foam |
| Emma Original | Five-layer foam | £509.15 | Medium-firm foam |
| IKEA ÅNNELAND | Hybrid | £699 | IKEA hybrid construction |
| Simba Hybrid | Hybrid | £999 | Branded hybrid option |
Prices in the table are listings checked on 7 September 2026; mattress prices and promotions can change.
IKEA lists standard king mattresses from £179 to £799 across ten models. Its named options include the £179 VESTMARKA, £199 VESTERÖY, £229 VALEVÅG, £279 ÅBYGDA, £399 ÅKREHAMN, £449 VÅGSTRANDA, £699 ÅNNELAND and £799 VATNESTRÖM. This gives shoppers a price range from an entry-level sprung mattress to a higher-priced pocket-sprung model.
The Emma Original Mattress in UK king size is listed at £509.15 on a 15% offer, against a crossed price of £599. The Simba Hybrid in UK king size is listed at £999.
For a practical budget guide, the listed examples run from £179 for IKEA VESTMARKA to £999 for Simba Hybrid. The best price for you depends on whether you want sprung, pocket-sprung, foam or hybrid construction.
The list spans sprung, foam, pocket-sprung and hybrid mattresses at the prices shown.
VESTMARKA is a sprung standard king mattress listed at £179. It is the clearest choice for shoppers who want the lowest price in this comparison and do not specifically require foam or pocket springs.
VESTERÖY is a pocket-sprung standard king mattress listed at £199, reduced from £249. Pocket springs respond individually, making this construction different from an open-coil or basic sprung mattress.
VALEVÅG is another IKEA pocket-sprung king mattress, listed at £229 and reduced from £299. It gives shoppers a second pocket-sprung option above VESTERÖY.
ÅBYGDA is a foam standard king mattress listed at £279. It suits shoppers who specifically want a foam feel while spending less than the Emma Original example.
Emma Original is 25 cm deep, medium-firm and made with five layers. Its documented construction and medium-firm feel make it the clearest named foam option in this comparison.
ÅNNELAND is a hybrid standard king mattress listed at £699. A hybrid combines springs with foam or other comfort layers, offering an alternative to an all-foam or traditional sprung mattress.
Simba Hybrid is listed at £999 for a UK king. It is another hybrid choice for shoppers comparing a branded model with IKEA’s £699 ÅNNELAND.
Memory foam contours to the body, pocket springs respond individually, and hybrids combine springs with foam or other comfort layers. UK king-size ranges also include traditional springs, latex and gel mattresses.
Mattressman categorises king mattresses from softer and medium soft through medium and medium firm to firmer and extra firm. Its guidance also connects firmness with sleeping position: softer or medium options are commonly considered by many side sleepers, while firmer options are commonly considered by front or back sleepers.
IKEA UK sells UK mattress sizes rather than European sizes, and its standard king is 150 × 200 cm. A European king is 160 × 200 cm, so it is wider. Match the mattress dimensions to the bed frame.
Emma provides product-level information for Original, including its 25 cm depth, medium-firm feel, five-layer construction and listed king price. IKEA provides a broad range of constructions and prices, including sprung, foam, pocket-sprung and hybrid models. Simba provides a higher-priced hybrid alternative at £999.
Argos has a dedicated king-size mattress category that includes products such as the Habitat Elite Memory Foam Kingsize Mattress and Emma Original Classic Memory Foam Mattress. Its category is useful for browsing, although the relevant current model prices are not included here.
For a king size orthopaedic mattress, do not rely on the label alone. Compare the actual construction, firmness and depth. The word “orthopaedic” does not by itself identify whether a mattress is foam, pocket sprung, hybrid or traditional sprung.
There is no single best king size mattress for every sleeper. IKEA VESTMARKA is the lowest-priced listed option at £179. Emma Original is the documented medium-firm foam option at £509.15, while IKEA ÅNNELAND is a listed hybrid at £699. Choose between these according to your preferred construction and feel rather than treating one model as the overall winner.
The listed examples range from £179 to £999. IKEA’s standard king range spans £179 to £799, Emma Original is listed at £509.15, and Simba Hybrid at £999. The appropriate price depends on construction, firmness and the features you want.
For the lowest listed price, IKEA VESTMARKA is the starting point at £179. Emma Original provides a documented medium-firm, five-layer foam construction at £509.15, while IKEA offers a hybrid at £699. The best value depends on which construction and feel suit you.
A standard UK king size mattress measures 150 × 200 cm. A European king mattress measures 160 × 200 cm and is wider.
Yes. IKEA UK describes its standard king mattress as 150 × 200 cm and sells UK mattress sizes rather than European sizes.
