Fitting a king bed into a bedroom sounds like it’s easy, that is, until you try to place it and realize how tight the room feels. The good news is that a king can fit perfectly in a wide range of room sizes with the right furniture arrangement. In this guide, I share five different bedroom layouts with a king bed, for a variety of room sizes, so you can visualize how it will look and whether or not it will fit in your own home. Each plan focuses on providing a comfortable space around the bed with walkways laid out for usability, and balanced furniture placement that best uses your available floor space.
This bedroom layout follows a symmetrical design, placing the king bed at the center of the upper wall, with matching nightstands on either side and a dresser and wardrobe on the opposite side, providing plenty of maneuvering space throughout.
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Floor Plan Details: This 11′ x 12′ compact bedroom is designed around its centered king bed on the top wall, with a matching nightstand on both sides. The bed placement offers a balanced approach that keeps the bed as the primary focal point you see the moment you walk in. The bed placement fits in line with Feng Shui design principles for the command position, which states that you can see the door while lying down, but are not in direct line with it. This is said to promote a feeling of relaxation and safety for users, which can enhance sleep quality. In addition to this, the matching nightstands create symmetry and provide some partnership energy with the king-sized bed. The storage is positioned along the bottom side near the entry and features a 5-foot dresser sitting next to a small reach-in closet or wardrobe for your hanging clothing.
Dimensions:
Room size: 11′ x 12′ (132″ x 144″)
King bed: 76″ x 80″
Side clearance beside bed: 28″ (left) + 28″ (right)
Nightstands (2): 24″ x 16″ each
Clearance at foot of bed to the dresser: 46″
Dresser: 16″ x 60″
Closet/Wardrobe: 16″ x 36″
Entry door: 36″ wide (Inswing)
Design Tips:
Use wall-mounted sconces or swing-arm lights above the nightstands for those desiring a his-and-hers room setup for reading.
Choose a low-profile dresser so the room feels more open, instead of crowded.
Go for a simple, bed frame with no bulky footboard to keep the space feeling open. A heavy footboard visually “shortens” the space.
Use a solid headboard that’s not see-through to further enhance the Feng Shui energy to keep the bed visually grounded.
Feng Shui Strengths: Commanding bed placement on a solid wall, with symmetry through the matching nightstands.
Best for: Those with a smaller primary bedroom or wanting an upgraded guest room.
12×14 Bedroom Floor Plan With Classic King
This bedroom continues the same symmetry as the last plan but enhances it with a bench at the foot of the king-sized bed and a slightly larger dresser with a larger walkway, so the middle of the room feels open and airy.
Floor Plan Details: This 12′ x 14′ bedroom uses a classic, symmetrical setup with the king bed in the middle of the top wall with matching 24″ x 16″ nightstands to either side. There’s also a 48″ x 14″ bench at the foot of the bed to give the room a more primary suite feel. The wider width of this room compared to the previous 11′ layout improves comfort by allowing for larger aisles to either side and around the foot. This makes getting in/out feel much easier and helps one avoid banging into things at night. Like the previous design, the storage is placed on the lower side with a slightly larger dresser that measures 16″ x 72″ and a 16″ x 36″ reach-in closet or wardrobe.
Dimensions:
Room size: 12′ x 14′ (144″ x 168″)
King bed: 76″ x 80″
Side clearance beside bed: 34″ (left) + 34″ (right)
Nightstands (2): 24″ x 16″ each
Bench: 48″ x 14″ (at foot of bed)
Dresser: 16″ x 72″
Closet: 16″ x 36″
Entry door: 36″ wide
Open area in front of dresser: 58″ space to get dressed
Bed-to-dresser zone depth: 72″ open lane without the bench
Design Tips:
Keep the bench slim and backless so it doesn’t interfere with your walkway.
Choose nightstands with drawers for a little extra bedside storage.
Use a wide mirror above the 72″ dresser for dressing and to bounce more light into the room.
Consider installing wall-mounted sconces above the nightstands for even lighting.
If you want a larger TV, mount it above the dresser instead of the mirror.
Feng Shui Strengths: Offers strong symmetry with calmer circulation around the bed. The bench acts as a soft buffer at the bed’s foot.
Best for: Those with a primary bedroom in a newer U.S. home that want an organized layout.
13×15 King Bedroom Suite Layout with Bench & Large Dresser
This larger bedroom provides more breathing room around its king-sized bed with 40″ on both sides, along with an oversized dresser and chest that offer more storage potential.
Floor Plan Details: This 13′ x 15′ king suite layout feels more like a primary bedroom than the previous smaller plans because it allows much larger walkways to either side of its centered king-sized bed. Along with the larger matching 24″ x 30″ nightstands, there’s a 20″ x 78″ full-length bench at the foot that gives luxury hotel vibes. Across the room, storage is upgraded to match the larger room footprint with a 20″ x 78″ wide dresser on the bottom side, with a separate 16″ x 39″ chest for extra storage drawers or reach-in capacity. With furniture pushed to the sides, it allows the center of the room to stay open, so you benefit from an area that works as a dressing zone, which doesn’t feel pinched when two people use the space at once.
Dimensions:
Room size: 13′ x 15′ (156″ x 180″)
King bed: 76″ x 80″
Side clearance beside bed: 40″ (left) + 40″ (right)
Nightstands (2): 24″ x 30″ each
Bench: 20″ x 78″ at the bed’s foot
Dresser: 20″ x 78″
Chest: 16″ x 39″
Entry door: 36″ wide
Design Tips:
Treat the 78″ dresser like a feature wall by adding one large mirror or oversized artwork above it.
Keep the bench short and visually light with open legs instead of a bulky upholstered piece to preserve the open feeling.
Add an 8′ x 10′ area rug under the bed, or go slightly bigger if you want more landing space next to the bench.
Add layered lighting to match the suite’s ambiance with sconces or lamps at the nightstands, a flush or semi-flush ceiling fixture, and a soft lamp on the dresser to provide layered illumination throughout.
Feng Shui Strengths: Provides a balanced, grounded, sleep-first layout. The extra storage helps reduce visual clutter to enhance the design’s good energy.
Best for: Those wanting a primary bedroom with generous storage and larger walkways for a more “suite-like” feel.
14×16 King Bedroom Floor Plan with Reading Nook
This bedroom layout opts for larger side clearances around the bed and uses its extra overall space to create a second zone for a reading nook and wraparound storage.
Floor Plan Details: This 14′ x 16′ king bedroom is laid out like a true master suite with its king-sized bed placed in the middle of the upper 14′ wall with extra-wide walkways on either side. This way, the room feels open and easy to use, even with its two 24″ x 32″ nightstands. The design dedicates half of the space completely to the sleeping area, so the room feels calm the second you walk in. The lower half is split into two zones, with the left side acting as the storage area with an L-shaped wraparound reach-in closet or wardrobe, and a 20″ x 72″ dresser with a wall-mounted TV setup. The bottom-right corner works as a reading nook with a chair, side table, and floor lamp, so you have a place to escape after a busy day for relaxation.
Dimensions:
Room size: 14′ x 16′ (168″ x 192″)
King bed: 76″ x 80″
Side clearance beside the bed: 46″ (left) & 46″ (right)
Nightstands (2): 24″ x 32″ each
Dresser: 20″ x 72″
Open space from the bed zone toward the dresser area: 92″
Reading nook chair footprint: 30″
Side table (reading nook): 16″ x 24″
Entry door: 36″ wide
Bottom wall layout segments: 47″ closet zone, 72″ (dresser, and 48″ nook zone
Design Tips:
Mount the TV above the dresser, but keep the accessories to a minimum so it doesn’t feel busy.
Make the reading nook feel like its own area by adding a floor lamp and a small art piece above the chair.
Use a rug that connects the zones with an 8′ x 10′ under the bed.
Choose nightstands with storage, so you have what you need near the bedside.
Keep the chair visually light by choosing a piece with legs instead of using a bulky recliner to better preserve the airy feel.
Feng Shui Strengths: Offers great zoning and supports rest & wind-down routines. There are wide circulation pathways for smoother energy flow around the bed.
Best for: Those wanting their primary bedroom to double as a retreat.
15×18 Large Primary Bedroom Suite with King and Seating Area Layout
This larger bedroom uses its extra 18′ depth to create two distinct zones with the king-sized sleep area on top, and a sitting lounge for two down low, so the room feels like a primary suite a couple can enjoy.
Floor Plan Details: This 15′ x 18′ primary suite is designed to feel like a true retreat by splitting the space into two distinct zones. The king bed is centered on the upper 15′ wall with matching 32″ x 24″ nightstands on both sides for a balanced, high-end look. There’s also a 72″ x 18″ full-width bench at the foot that adds function as a space to try on outfits or put on shoes. Because the room is deeper, the bed zone acts as its own sleep area, instead of dominating the entire room. A 72″ x 16 dresser provides additional storage and is placed on the right side. The lower half works as a separate seating lounge, with two 30″ armchairs and a small 21″ round table that’s perfect for morning coffee, reading, or a quiet spot for conversations with a loved one.
Dimensions:
Room size: 15′ x 18′ (180″ x 216″)
King bed: 76″ x 80″
Side clearance beside the bed: 52″ (left) & 52″ (right)
Nightstands (2): 24″ x 32″ each
Bench: 72″ x 18″ at the bed’s foot
Clearance from the bench/bed zone into the open area: 36″
Open lane from the bed zone toward the seating area: 87.5″
Dresser: 72″ x 16″
Seating area: two chairs 30″ with a 21″ diameter round table
Entry door: 36″ wide
Design Tips:
Use the bench as a divider and keep it upholstered or textured, so it visually separates the sleeping area from the lounge seating.
Place an area rug under the chairs + table so it feels more defined.
Use a full-size dresser since it’s positioned on the far side and acts as the primary storage piece.
Add a floor lamp or sconce near one chair so it can also act as a reading nook and provide nighttime lighting layers.
Feng Shui Strengths: Best for overall flow and primary suite energy with space to breathe. Provides a balanced yin/yang with its sleep & lounge zones without mixing any functions
Best for: Those seeking a high-end primary suite with a bedroom-and-lounge style.
Breakdown Of All King-Size Bedroom Plans
Plan
Room Size
Best For
What it provides
Key pieces
Dimensions
Compact King Bedroom
11′ x 12′
Small rooms that still need a king & basic storage
Centered king bed layout
Efficient storage wall across from the bed
Easy circulation with no extra zones
King bed & 2 nightstands
Dresser & small closet
Bed: 76″ x 80″
Side clearance: 28″ / 28″
Foot clearance: 46″
Dresser: 16″ x 60″
Closet: 16″ x 36″
Classic King Layout
12′ x 14′
A standard primary bedroom feel with an easy flow
Symmetrical king bed wall (more breathing room)
Bench at the foot of the bed
Comfortable dressing area in front
of the dresser
King bed & 2 nightstands
Bench
Dresser & small closet
Side clearance: 34″ / 34″
Bench: 48″ x 14″
Dresser: 16″ x 72″
Open area at dresser: 58″
King Suite w/ Bench & Large Dresser
13′ x 15′
Suite vibe & more storage without feeling crowded
Wide walk lanes around
Inviting with a full bench
Bigger storage capacity with a
dresser & extra chest
King bed + 2 nightstands
Bench
Large dresser & chest
Side clearance: 40″ / 40″
Nightstands: 24″ x 30″
Bench: 20″ x 78″
Dresser: 20″ x 78″
Chest: 16″ x 39″
King Bedroom w/ Reading Nook
14′ x 16′
People who want a second function
like reading & relaxing in the bedroom
Two-zone layout: sleep & reading nook
Dresser & wall-mounted TV centered
across from the bed
Perimeter storage & big open center lane
King bed + 2 nightstands
Dresser + wall-mounted TV location
Reading chair & side table
Closet/wardrobe run
Side clearance: 46″ / 46″
Dresser: 20″ x 72″
Center open lane: 92″
Side table: 16″ x 24″
Nook zone: 48″ width segment
Large Primary Suite w/ Seating Area
15′ x 18′
True “retreat” feel with a lounge zone
& closet access
Two distinct zones: sleep + seating lounge
Extra-wide side clearances (suite-level comfort)
Dresser on the side wall keeps the
main aisle open
Direct path to the walk-in closet
King bed + 2 nightstands
Bench
Dresser
2 chairs + round table (seating area)
Side clearance: 52″ / 52″
Bench: 72″ x 18″
Dresser: 72″ x 16″
Open lane depth: 87.5″
Table: 21″ diameter
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