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Ikea European King Size Bed Sheets
Shop our selection of Ikea European King Size bed sheets, crafted for comfort and style. Perfect fit for 160cm x 200cm beds. Explore our range of high-quality, soft, and durable sheets today!
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Finding the right bed sheet
The type of sheet you need depends on your bed, your mattress depth, and how you prefer your bedding to feel. Fitted sheets sit over the mattress and are held in place by elasticated corners - Belledorm fitted sheets are available in three depths: standard 30cm for mattresses up to 22cm, extra deep 38cm for mattresses up to 30cm including those with a topper, and ultra deep 46cm for the deepest mattresses and adjustable beds. Flat sheets sit between you and the duvet and are the traditional choice for a layered, hotel-style bed.
Fabric makes the biggest difference to how a sheet feels. 200 thread count polycotton is lightweight, crease-resistant, and quick to dry - ideal for everyday use and children's beds. Egyptian cotton uses longer-staple fibres that produce a smoother, more consistent surface, and is available from 200 to 1200 thread count. For cooler sleep, bamboo has natural moisture-wicking properties. In winter, brushed cotton flannelette traps warmth with its soft, napped finish.
All Belledorm sheet fabrics are available in matching duvet covers and pillowcases, so you can coordinate your whole bed in one thread count and colourway.
Got Ikea European King Size Bed Sheet Questions? We've Got Answers
A fitted sheet wraps around the mattress and is held in place by elasticated corners. It stays put overnight and is the standard base layer for most beds. A flat sheet is a single, unhemmed piece of fabric that sits between you and the duvet. It adds a layer of temperature regulation, protects the duvet cover from body oils and perspiration, and gives the bed a traditional, hotel-style finish. Many people use both together; some prefer just a fitted sheet and duvet.
The most common reason a fitted sheet pulls free is that the depth is wrong for the mattress. Measure the total depth of your mattress including any topper and choose a sheet with a box depth that matches - a 30cm sheet on a 28cm mattress will have very little fabric to tuck under and will slip off. Belledorm fitted sheets have fully elasticated edges (not just corner elastic), which keeps the sheet anchored more securely around all four sides of the mattress.
Belledorm's IKEA Euro king fitted sheets are sized for IKEA's European king size mattress measuring 160cm x 200cm, wider than a standard UK king size (150cm x 200cm) and a different size to any standard UK bed dimension.
| Product | Size |
|---|---|
| Fitted sheet | 160cm x 200cm |
| Flat sheet | 270cm x 275cm |
| Duvet cover | 240cm x 220cm |
IKEA uses European sizing standards rather than UK standard dimensions across its bed and mattress range. An IKEA Euro king mattress (160cm x 200cm) will not be correctly fitted by a standard UK king size sheet (150cm x 200cm) - the 10cm width difference means the sheet will pull free from the corners. Always measure your total mattress depth, including any topper or protector, before selecting a fitted sheet depth.
No, standard UK king size fitted sheets (150cm x 200cm) will not fit an IKEA Euro king mattress (160cm x 200cm). The 10cm width difference means a UK king size sheet will be too narrow and will pull free from the corners during use.
This is one of the most common bedding compatibility mistakes in the UK. IKEA uses European sizing throughout its bed range, which does not align with standard UK dimensions. If you own an IKEA bed frame with an IKEA mattress, you need sheets specifically sized for the IKEA Euro king (160cm x 200cm). Belledorm's IKEA Euro king range is sized to fit these European dimensions correctly.
A standard UK king size mattress measures 150cm x 200cm. An IKEA Euro king measures 160cm x 200cm, 10cm wider at the same length. The two sizes use different fitted sheets which are not interchangeable.
The 10cm width difference is enough to cause a standard UK king size fitted sheet to pull free from the corners of an IKEA mattress. The IKEA Euro king is based on the European standard king size used across much of continental Europe, where 160cm x 200cm is the norm rather than the UK's 150cm x 200cm. If you have an IKEA bed frame but a non-IKEA mattress, measure your mattress width carefully before purchasing - 150cm requires UK king size sheets, 160cm requires IKEA Euro king sheets.
Yes, IKEA duvet covers also follow European sizing and are not the same as standard UK king size duvet covers. An IKEA Euro king duvet cover measures 240cm x 220cm, compared to the UK king size standard of 225cm x 220cm.
The 15cm width difference means a standard UK king size duvet cover will fit an IKEA Euro king duvet but will be slightly narrower, resulting in less overhang at the sides. For a properly fitted finish, Belledorm's IKEA Euro king duvet covers (240cm x 220cm) match IKEA's European duvet dimensions. If you are replacing bedding on an IKEA bed, always check whether you need IKEA Euro king sizing (160cm x 200cm fitted sheet, 240cm x 220cm duvet cover) rather than standard UK king size.
IKEA Euro king sheets (160cm x 200cm) are a specialist size that is not stocked by all UK bedding brands, availability is more limited than standard UK king size. Belledorm is one of the few UK bedding manufacturers to offer a dedicated IKEA Euro king range.
Limited availability of this size is the most common frustration reported by IKEA bed owners in the UK. Standard UK bedding retailers stock UK dimensions, not European dimensions, meaning IKEA bed owners often struggle to find correctly fitting sheets. Belledorm's IKEA Euro king range covers the full fabric selection - from polycotton through to Egyptian cotton sateen - in the correct 160cm x 200cm fitted sheet size.
Yes, UK double bed sheet dimensions are standardised: fitted sheets are 135cm x 190cm, flat sheets are 230cm x 275cm, and duvet covers are 200cm x 200cm. Belledorm's double range follows these standard UK dimensions throughout.
The one variable is fitted sheet depth, this is not standardised and varies by product and brand. Always check the box depth (30cm, 38cm, or 46cm) against your mattress measurement before purchasing. One common point of confusion is the duvet cover: a double duvet cover (200cm x 200cm) is square, not rectangular, this is correct and standard across the UK industry. If you are buying bedding as a gift or for a property you cannot measure, standard UK double dimensions apply to the overwhelming majority of double beds manufactured since 2000.