Bed Extender

How to Install Your Bed Extender

Our free-standing bed extender is easy to fit.

  • Widening your mattress? Place the extender at the head end for best results. If your headboard gets in the way, simply remove it and mount it to the wall.

  • Adding length? Fit the extender flush against the wall for stability.

          No tools, no fuss—just extra comfort, sorted.

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BUDGET LIGHTWEIGHT FOAM V28

This lightweight foam is a great choice for headboards, crafts, costumes, and a variety of general-purpose projects. It’s easy to work with and perfect for decorative or low impact uses. Just a heads-up: we don’t recommend this grade for seating or any application where it’ll need to support weight regularly.

Grade
V28
Density
28 kg / m3
Properties
Flame Retardant
Not Suitable For Seating

STANDARD MEDIUM SOFT RX30 (WHITE/LILAC)

RX30/110 Lilac Foam SheetA soft, flexible foam ideal for back cushions and headboards. Suitable for soft fixed backs or medium-feel loose back cushions & mattresses .Often chosen when a gentler, more cushioned option is needed. Note: This grade may occasionally be supplied in white, as it is manufactured in both Lilac and White.

Grade
RX30/110
Notional Hardness
110 N
Density
30 kg / m3

PREMIUM MEDIUM FIRM RX39 (ORANGE)

RX39/120 Orange Foam CushionsA popular high-density foam with a soft to medium feel. Ideal for achieving a medium comfort level in thicker cushions or a softer feel in thinner ones. Also works well as a top layer over firmer foam to enhance comfort.

Grade
RX39/120
Notional Hardness
120 N
Density
39 kg / m3

STANDARD FIRM RX33 (BLUE)

Medium density firm foam. Suitable for seating perfect for sofas, dining chairs, boats, caravans, and camper van seating and mattresses. Best choice for cushions 3–4 inches thick. May be too firm for cushions above 5” in thickness  

Grade
RX33
Notional Hardness
200 N
Density
33 kg / m3
Properties
Flame Retardant
Firm, Medium Density Foam

RX39 FIRM / MEMORY FOAM 1" (2.5cm) COMBO

This product is made by laminating RX38 firm blue foam with a 1″ layer of memory foam. It is essential that the total thickness (C) is greater than 1″. If you order this product at exactly 1″ thick, it will consist of memory foam only

Grade
RX39 / Memory Combo
Density
40 kg / m3
Properties
Flame Retardant

RX39 FIRM/ MEMORY FOAM (2") COMBO

This product is made by laminating RX38 firm blue foam with a 2″ layer of memory foam. It is essential that the total thickness (C) is greater than 2″. If you order this product at exactly 2″ thick, it will consist of memory foam only

Grade
RX39 / Memory Combo
Density
40 kg / m3
Properties
Flame Retardant

MEDIUM FIRM REFLEX 40 / MEMORY 1" COMBO

IMPORTANT GRADE INFORMATION This product combines Reflex 40 medium foam with a 1″ layer of memory foam. If you order at 1″ thick, you’ll receive memory foam only — without the Reflex 40 support layer. To ensure proper comfort and support, the total thickness must be greater than 1″.

Grade
Reflex 40
Notional Hardness
135 N
Room Temp. Hardness
135 N
Density
40 kg / m3
Properties
Flame Retardant

MEDIUM FIRM REFLEX 40 / 2" MEMORY COMBO

IMPORTANT GRADE INFORMATION This product combines Reflex 40 medium foam with a 2″ layer of memory foam. If you order at 2″ thick, you’ll receive memory foam only — without the Reflex 40 support layer. To ensure proper comfort and support, the total thickness must be greater than 2″.

Grade
Reflex 40 H / v50
Notional Hardness
135 N
Room Temp. Hardness
135 N
Density
36 kg / m3
Properties
Flame Retardant
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Free-Standing Bed Extender – The Simplest Way to Add Length or Width to Your Bed

If your bed feels too short or narrow, you’re not alone. Most standard UK mattresses measure between 190cm and 200cm in length, which simply isn’t long enough for many adults. That’s where our free-standing bed extender comes in — a smart, practical mattress extension designed to increase comfort without replacing your bed.

This versatile bed extension is ideal whether you need extra legroom, more sleeping width, or a flexible solution for changing needs.


What Is a Bed Extender?

A bed extender (also known as a mattress extender, mattress extension, or bed width extender) is a high-density foam extension unit that fits snugly against your existing mattress. It allows you to extend the length or width of your bed, creating a larger sleeping surface instantly.

Unlike permanent bed frame extenders or costly custom mattresses, this solution is fully removable, portable, and works with almost any setup.


Why Use a Free-Standing Bed Extension?

Our bed extension for adults is ideal if you want to:

  • Increase mattress length for taller sleepers

  • Add width using a bed width extender for more space

  • Convert a single bed extender to double sleeping width

  • Improve comfort without changing your bed frame

This makes it perfect for homes, guest rooms, rental properties, campervans, and holiday lets.

Unlike fixed bed extensions, this freestanding unit:

  • Requires no tools or installation

  • Works with memory foam, hybrid, or sprung mattresses

  • Can be repositioned or removed at any time

  • Is covered in a premium breathable fabric such as TENCEL™


How to Install Your Mattress Extender

Length extension:
Place the mattress extender at the head of the bed and push it firmly against the wall for support. If needed, remove the headboard and remount it directly to the wall behind.

Width extension:
Fit the extender flush against the wall to create a wider sleeping area. If required, we can supply a custom cover to fit over both the mattress and extender as a single unit (additional charges apply).

This approach works equally well for:

  • Single bed extenders

  • Double bed extenders

  • Single bed extensions used to increase sleeping space


Key Features & Benefits

  • Suitable for all UK mattress sizes

  • High-resilience foam for long-term support

  • Helps reduce foot overhang and improve sleep posture

  • A simple alternative to permanent bed frame extenders

  • No screws, no tools — just place and sleep


Who Is This Bed Extension For?

  • Tall adults over 6ft

  • Couples needing extra space

  • Parents co-sleeping with children

  • Anyone not ready to replace their bed or mattress

This freestanding mattress extension is one of the most cost-effective and flexible bed extensions available in the UK. Whether you need a single bed extender, a double bed extender, or a simple bed extension for adults, it delivers comfort without the cost or commitment of a new bed.

Old problem. Sensible solution. Job done.

🛏️ Wedge Foam for Bed Extenders & Angled Mattress Support

👉 You may also like: our Wedge Shape Foam cut to size — ideal for angled mattress support, gentle elevation and bespoke bed extender builds.

When a flat foam block won’t quite do the job, this tapered foam shape is a smart upgrade for both home mattresses and custom bed extender solutions. Its angled profile creates a smooth, natural transition between your existing mattress and the extender, helping to eliminate uncomfortable step-ups, gaps, or pressure points at the head or foot of the bed.

Precision-cut using our CNC foam cutting process, wedge foam is commonly used on standard beds at home to add subtle elevation or improve comfort, as well as in campervans, caravans, motorhomes and boats, where space and bed layouts often need a more tailored solution. With a choice of foam grades available, you can closely match the feel of your existing mattress, ensuring the extension or support feels like part of the original sleep surface — not an afterthought.

✔️ Suitable for home beds & mattresses
✔️ Ideal for bed extenders, elevation & angled support
✔️ Made-to-measure for domestic & mobile sleeping spaces
✔️ Covers available – call us for pricing
✔️ Manufactured in the UK using premium upholstery foam

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