Ikea Abygda Foam Mattress
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Mattress
Ikea Abygda Foam Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Foam
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
16
Layers
3
Layer Details
Comfort zones
The surface is divided into comfort zones, which means different areas of the mattress respond a little differently to where your body needs give and where it needs support. It's a simple way of tailoring a foam mattress without adding depth.
Standard foam
A core of polyurethane foam at 33 kg/m3 provides the firm support the mattress is built around. That density figure matters: it suggests the foam should resist softening and dipping better than lighter budget foams.
Memory foam
A layer of memory foam softens the firm core slightly, contouring to your shoulders and hips as they warm it. You'll feel a gentle cradle rather than a deep sink.
Layer details from ikea.com product page, September 2026.
- Slim enough for bunks and mid sleepers: At 16cm deep, the UK single sits comfortably below the safety rail line on most bunk and cabin frames, where a taller hybrid often won't.
- Light to lift onto raised frames: A slim foam single is far easier to haul up onto a mid sleeper or top bunk than a heavier sprung build.
- Firm support for growing sleepers: The firm 33 kg/m3 foam core gives children and teens a stable, supportive surface, with the memory foam layer adding a gentle cradle at shoulders and hips.
- Leaves room for everything else: At 3ft wide, this size keeps floor space free in a child's room that also has to hold a wardrobe, desk and toy storage.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm single duvet fit, and both are the most widely stocked and affordable bedding of any size.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager, especially on a bunk, cabin or mid sleeper frame where the slim 16cm depth and firm feel are genuinely useful. It also suits a spare room that doubles as an office, where a compact bed keeps the desk usable, or a solo adult in a small room who prefers a firmer surface and wants to keep the budget down.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who sleeps on your side or simply wants more room to stretch out; 90cm is snug for grown shoulders. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which is 45cm wider and needs a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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Will the Ikea Abygda single fit a bunk bed or mid sleeper?
It's well suited to them. At 16cm deep, the Abygda in a UK single should sit below the safety rail on most bunk and cabin frames, which taller mattresses often can't. Check your frame's stated maximum mattress depth before buying, as it varies between models.
Is the Ikea Abygda single a good mattress for a child?
It's a sensible choice. The firm foam core gives growing bodies steady support, and the slim, light build suits children's frames. The memory foam layer softens the surface slightly, so it isn't harsh. Very light children may find it a little firm at first, though most adjust quickly.
What room size do you need for a UK single mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space. That leaves room to walk alongside the bed and open a wardrobe. In a loft conversion or box room, the 90cm width is often the only size that fits without crowding the door.
Is a UK single big enough for an adult?
For back sleepers of average build who sleep alone, yes, 90 x 190cm works, and the Abygda's firm feel suits that style. Broad-shouldered adults or restless sleepers will feel the edges. If your room allows, the UK small double is 30cm wider and needs at least 2.4m x 2.8m.
What is the difference between the UK single and EU single Abygda?
Both are single sizes, but the dimensions differ, so they suit different frames. The UK single measures 90 x 190cm and fits standard UK single frames and bedding. If your frame is an EU size, common with some Ikea beds, the EU single is the one to check instead.