Ikea Afjall Foam Mattress
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Mattress
Ikea Afjall Foam Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Foam
Depth (cm)
12
Layers
Layer Details
Standard foam
A single layer of polyurethane foam at 33 kg/m3, which means an even, medium firm feel across the whole surface rather than distinct comfort zones. Polyester wadding sits within the washable quilted cover to add a slightly softer sleeping surface.
Layer details from ikea.com product page, September 2026.
- Made for European frames: At 80 x 200cm it drops straight into continental slatted bases, including many Ikea frames, with no gaps or overhang to work around.
- Full-length sleeping surface: The 200cm length matches a UK king and super king, so taller teens and adult guests get proper legroom despite the narrow width.
- Fits small rooms: We suggest a room of at least 2m x 2.9m, which makes this size workable in box rooms and compact guest spaces.
- Light enough to handle: A single 12cm foam layer in an 80cm width is easy to carry upstairs, flip round or store, useful for guest setups.
- Durable foam for the price: The 33 kg/m3 polyurethane foam should hold its shape over time, which matters when a child or teen will use it nightly for years.
This size suits you if...
You own a European 80 x 200cm frame, an Ikea one in particular, and want an affordable mattress that fits it precisely. Or you're buying for a taller child or teenager who needs more length than a standard child's bed gives, in a room where every centimetre of width counts. It also suits an occasional guest bed where a slim, easy-to-move mattress is more practical than a heavy one.
Consider another size if...
An adult will sleep on it every night and 80cm of width feels restrictive, or your frame is a standard UK size. We'd recommend the Afjall in a UK single instead, which is 10cm wider; allow at least 2.1m x 2.8m.
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Will the Ikea Afjall EU small single fit a UK single bed frame?
No, and the mismatch runs both ways. The EU small single is 10cm narrower than the UK single and 10cm longer, so on a UK frame you'd get a gap down one side and overhang at the foot. Match this size to an 80 x 200cm continental frame, which is what most Ikea European bases use.
Is the Afjall EU small single long enough for an adult?
Length is the strong point: at 200cm it's the same length as a UK king, so taller adults won't find their feet hanging off the end. Width is the compromise at 80cm, fine for one person lying still or an occasional guest, but a restless sleeper may want more space to spread out.
Can two Afjall EU small singles be paired to make a bigger bed?
Yes, this is a common continental setup. Two 80 x 200cm mattresses side by side create a 160 x 200cm split bed, and because the Afjall is medium firm across its whole surface, both halves feel consistent. Each sleeper gets their own mattress, which helps if one of you moves around at night.
What room size do you need for an 80 x 200cm mattress?
We suggest a room of at least 2m x 2.9m for an EU small single. That allows walking space alongside the bed and room to open doors and drawers. The extra length over UK sizes is the thing to check, since 200cm plus a headboard takes up more of the wall than you might expect.
Is the Afjall EU small single easy to move and store?
Yes. A 12cm-deep foam mattress in an 80cm width is about as manageable as mattresses get, so one person can usually carry it upstairs or stand it against a wall between guest visits. The washable quilted cover helps too if it's going in and out of storage.