Ikea Akrehamn Foam Mattress
Mattress
Ikea Akrehamn Foam Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Foam
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
20
Layers
3
Layer Details
- Comfort zones. Zoned areas designed to adjust the support across different parts of your body, which means your heavier areas can sink in slightly more than lighter ones. This helps keep your spine in a more natural position as you sleep.
- Standard foam. Polyurethane foam at 33 kg/m3 forms the supportive core of the mattress. This density gives the mattress its medium firm feel and its overall structure.
- Memory foam. A layer of memory foam that softens with your body heat and moulds to your shape. It adds a touch of pressure relief without making the mattress feel soft overall.
Layer details from ikea.com product page, September 2026.
- Fits the average UK bedroom: We suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double, which most British bedrooms clear with space for bedside tables on both sides.
- Sensible for tight budgets: A simple foam double is an affordable way to sleep two people, useful when you're furnishing several rooms at once and the money has to stretch.
- Contouring for two: The memory foam layer softens with body heat, so each of you gets a little pressure relief within your own 67.5cm of width.
- A safe guest room choice: A UK double comfortably sleeps visiting couples, and the Akrehamn's medium firm feel is a middle-of-the-road option most guests will get on with.
- Easiest size to dress: Double sheets and duvets are sold everywhere at every price point, which keeps the total cost of the bed down alongside the mattress itself.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed most nights and want the traditional couples' size in a room where a UK king would crowd out the wardrobe, or you're setting up a first flat or guest room and need a bed two people can share without a large outlay. It also suits a solo sleeper who likes space to spread out, even with a dog or cat claiming a corner.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner regularly wake each other, or one of you runs hot on foam and wants more space between you. We'd recommend the UK king instead: 75cm each, in a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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Is the Ikea Akrehamn in a UK double big enough for a couple?
For most couples, yes. The UK double gives 67.5cm of width each, the long standing standard for two sharing. The Akrehamn's comfort zones let each sleeper's heavier areas sink in slightly, which helps when two different body shapes share one surface. Restless pairs, or two broad-shouldered adults, may prefer the extra 15cm of width a UK king brings.
What room size do I need for the Akrehamn UK double?
We suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. That allows walking space on both sides and room for bedside tables, which matters if you both like a lamp and a phone charger within reach. Measure with the wardrobe doors open before you commit.
Should I buy the Akrehamn in a UK double or a UK king?
The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king. Since the Akrehamn is an all-foam design that holds a bit more warmth than springs, couples who sleep hot may value the UK king's 75cm per person for airflow and space. If your room is under 2.7m x 2.9m, stick with the UK double.
Does the Akrehamn UK double work for a solo sleeper?
Comfortably. On your own you get the full 135cm of width, which suits anyone who sprawls, reads in bed, or shares with a pet that claims a corner. The UK double is 45cm wider than the UK single and the same length, so it takes up noticeably more floor space, but for many solo sleepers the extra room is the point.
Is the Akrehamn UK double a good guest room mattress?
It's a practical choice. A UK double sleeps visiting couples where a UK single can't, the medium firm feel suits most back and front sleepers, and the low price makes sense for a bed used occasionally. The 20cm depth also means standard double fitted sheets go on easily. Compare the retailers listed on this page for the current price.