5 by 6 vs 6 by 6 Bed in Kenya: Size, Room and Price Compared
Should you buy a 5x6 or a 6x6 bed? Compare mattress sizes in cm, the room each needs and real prices in Kenya, so you pick the right bed the first time.
Short answer: a 5 by 6 bed suits most couples and most Kenyan master bedrooms; a 6 by 6 (what many shops call a king size) is worth it only if your bedroom is at least about 3 m wide and you want extra space to sleep. As of October 2026, our 5 by 6 beds start from KSh 28,000 and our 6 by 6 beds from KSh 31,000; most 5 by 6 designs sit around KSh 39,000.
The sizes in centimetres
Both beds are 6 feet long. The difference is the width:
| 5 by 6 bed | 6 by 6 bed | |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress size | 152 × 183 cm (60 × 72 in) | 183 × 183 cm (72 × 72 in) |
| Extra width | — | 31 cm wider |
| Room you need (with walking space) | About 2.7 m × 2.4 m | About 3.0 m × 2.4 m |
| Good for | Couples, most master bedrooms | Couples who want space, children who come in at night, large rooms |
| Our prices (Oct 2026) | From KSh 28,000 | From KSh 31,000 |
The room sizes allow about 60 cm to walk on both sides and at the foot of the bed. Measure your room before you choose, and remember that extended or tufted headboards add width too.
Choose a 5 by 6 if…
- Your bedroom is about 3 × 3 m or smaller. A 5 by 6 still leaves space for a nightstand on each side.
- You want the widest choice of designs. Most of our chester, bubble and upholstered beds are made in 5 by 6.
- You want a mattress that is easy to find and replace anywhere in Kenya.
Choose a 6 by 6 if…
- Your room is wide enough (about 3 m of wall for the bed and walking space).
- You are tall or a light sleeper and want your own space.
- You want a statement bed with an extended headboard, which looks best at king size.
Mattresses and making time
Bed prices are for the frame; mattresses are extra unless the product says it is included. We can add a mattress in the right size to the same delivery. Upholstered beds usually take about 4 days to make, and wooden beds 1–2 weeks.
See all the designs with live prices:
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