Queen vs King Gas Lift Bed: Which Storage Bed Size Should You Choose?

A Queen and King gas lift bed provide the same basic benefit: the space beneath the mattress becomes concealed storage.

The difference is how much bedroom space the complete bed occupies.

A King gives two sleepers more width and creates a larger bed footprint. A Queen uses less floor space and can make a bedroom easier to furnish.

Choosing between them should therefore involve more than asking which mattress size sounds more comfortable.

You need to consider the room, walking space, bedside tables, wardrobe access, headboard proportions, mattress height and delivery path.

Queen and King Mattress Dimensions in Australia

Using standard Australian mattress dimensions:

• Queen: approximately 153 cm wide × 203 cm long;
• King: approximately 183 cm wide × 203 cm long.

The King is therefore approximately 30 cm wider while remaining the same standard length.

Remember that these are mattress dimensions.

The external bed frame will be wider and may also be longer depending on its upholstery, side rails and headboard construction.

Use the Best Beds Bed Size Guide for the wider Australian size comparison.

Why the 30 cm Difference Matters

Thirty centimetres may not sound dramatic.

In a bedroom, it can change:

• walking space;
• bedside-table size;
• wardrobe clearance;
• distance to walls;
• visual scale of the bed;
• how easy the room is to furnish.

A King may fit physically while making the room less functional.

When a Queen Gas Lift Bed Makes Sense

A Queen can be a strong option when:

• the bedroom is moderately sized;
• you want to preserve walking space;
• bedside tables are important;
• a wardrobe is close to the bed;
• you need useful storage but do not require maximum sleeping width;
• you are furnishing an apartment or townhouse bedroom.

The Cove is a Queen gas lift option from Best Beds.

The Haven is also available in selected Queen and King configurations.

When a King Gas Lift Bed Makes Sense

A King may be the better choice when:

• two people want more personal sleeping width;
• the bedroom is genuinely large enough;
• the bed will remain the main bedroom centrepiece;
• you want the larger under-bed footprint;
• the room still has comfortable furniture and walking clearance after the frame is positioned.

The Haven provides a King option for customers who need this larger size.

Does a King Give More Storage?

A larger mattress footprint generally creates a larger area beneath the platform.

But more storage does not automatically mean the King is the right bedroom choice.

If the larger frame makes wardrobe access difficult or crowds the room, the additional storage may not compensate for the loss of usable floor space.

Measure the External Frame

This is one of the most important buying checks.

Do not mark 153 × 203 cm on your floor and assume that represents the complete Queen bed.

Upholstered side rails and headboards extend beyond the mattress.

Use the exact product dimensions from the individual frame page when planning the room.

Include the Headboard in Your Planning

A large upholstered headboard can create strong visual presence.

This is often desirable in a main bedroom, but scale matters.

Consider:

• wall width;
• windows;
• power outlets;
• bedside lamps;
• wall art;
• ceiling height.

The same design can feel balanced in one room and oversized in another.

Think About Bedside Tables

Suppose the room width allows 60 cm bedside tables beside a Queen.

Moving to a King may reduce that available space substantially.

The question becomes whether the extra mattress width is more valuable to you than the furniture and walking space it replaces.

Wardrobe Access Is Critical

A bed should not prevent a wardrobe from functioning.

Check:

• hinged wardrobe doors;
• drawers;
• walk-in wardrobe entries;
• sliding-door access;
• the normal walking path from the bed.

Measure with wardrobe doors or drawers open, not only closed.

Gas Lift Storage Does Not Need Side Drawer Clearance

This helps both Queen and King designs.

Because the mattress platform opens upward, storage access does not require long drawers to extend beside the bed.

This can make a King gas lift bed practical in some rooms where a King drawer-storage bed would be difficult to use.

Queen vs King for Couples

A Queen provides a practical couple's size while keeping the overall bed footprint more compact.

A King provides additional personal width to each sleeper.

If both sizes fit the room comfortably, the choice becomes largely about how much you value extra sleeping space versus additional bedroom floor space.

What About Mattress Cost and Bedding?

Moving from Queen to King affects more than the frame.

You may also need:

• a King mattress;
• King fitted sheets;
• a mattress protector;
• larger bedding;
• potentially different delivery or handling considerations.

Compare the complete setup rather than only the frame.

Choosing a Mattress for the Frame

The mattress and bed frame must be the same size.

Best Beds carries both Queen mattresses and King mattresses.

Also consider mattress thickness and weight when pairing a mattress with a gas lift frame.

Measure the Delivery Path

A larger bed does not only need to fit the bedroom.

Its components need to reach the bedroom.

Measure:

• front door;
• hallways;
• stair turns;
• apartment lifts;
• landings;
• bedroom door.

Both Cove and Haven are supplied as flat-packed components, which assists transport, but adequate access is still required.

A Simple Queen vs King Decision

Choose Queen as your starting point if:

• room space is important;
• you want more furniture flexibility;
• the bedroom is not particularly large;
• you want hidden storage without dominating the room.

Choose King as your starting point if:

• two sleepers value extra width;
• the bedroom comfortably accommodates the full frame;
• you want a larger visual centrepiece;
• the larger storage footprint is useful.

Compare Queen and King Storage Beds at Best Beds

Browse the Best Beds gas lift bed collection.

For Queen, compare both Cove and Haven.

For King, review the Haven Gas Lift Bed Frame.

You can also visit Best Beds in Epping to view selected products before choosing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much wider is a King mattress than a Queen in Australia?

A standard Australian King is approximately 183 cm wide, compared with approximately 153 cm for a Queen—a difference of around 30 cm.

Does a King gas lift bed have more storage?

The larger bed footprint can provide a larger under-bed area, but the exact storage design depends on the frame.

Is a Queen better for apartments?

A Queen may be easier to fit into a compact bedroom, but measure the exact room and frame rather than choosing by property type alone.

Does Cove come in King?

Cove is a Queen gas lift bed. Haven offers selected Queen and King options.

Should I choose the biggest bed that fits?

Not necessarily. A bed should leave enough room for normal walking, wardrobes, bedside tables and other furniture.

Final Takeaway

Queen versus King is not simply a question of sleeping space.

The best size is the one that allows both the bed and the bedroom to work properly.

Measure the complete frame, furniture and access route before choosing the larger option.