Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress
Mattress
Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Depth (cm)
16
Layers
3
Layer Details
- Knitted cover. A soft knitted finish that adds a touch of cosiness on top of the foam. It also enhances airflow and breathability, which means the surface should feel a little cooler than a basic foam cover.
- Memory Foam. A 3cm layer of memory foam that cradles to your shape, which means pressure at your hips and shoulders is eased as you settle in. It creates a cushioned feel without the deep sink of thicker memory foam layers.
- Reflex Foam. A 13cm base of sturdy reflex foam, a firmer, more responsive foam that does the supportive work. It promotes spinal alignment and moulds gently to your body, so you feel held on top rather than swallowed.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- Real space for one sleeper: The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, which means you can starfish, roll and change position without an elbow hanging off the edge.
- Fits compact rooms: It's 15cm narrower than the UK double, so it slots into box rooms and studio flats where the door or wardrobe would otherwise be blocked.
- Light enough to move: At 16cm deep, this is a shallow foam mattress, which makes getting it up narrow stairs or into a loft conversion far easier than a heavyweight hybrid.
- A budget fit for a guest room: Gentle memory foam contouring over a firmer reflex base suits occasional visitors well, and the price makes sense for a bed that isn't slept on nightly.
- Easy to dress: 4ft is a standard UK size, so small double fitted sheets are simple to find, and a standard double duvet drapes nicely over it.
This size suits you if...
You're a solo adult, or a teenager who has outgrown a single, and you want more stretching room without giving up floor space. It also fits if your bedroom is compact, around our suggested minimum of 2.4m x 2.8m, or you're furnishing a guest room or rental where couples stay occasionally rather than every night.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night, because 120cm is a squeeze for two on a medium firm foam surface. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which is 15cm wider; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m of room for it.
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Is a small double big enough for a couple every night?
For occasional stays, yes, which is why the UK small double works well in guest rooms. For nightly sharing it's tight: at 120cm wide, two adults on this medium firm foam surface will feel each other's movement and have little space to spread. Couples sleeping together every night should look at the UK double, which is 15cm wider.
What room size do I need for the Bodyshape Value Memory in a small double?
We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That leaves enough space to walk around the bed and open drawers or a wardrobe without shuffling sideways. If your room comfortably exceeds that, it may be worth considering the UK double, for which we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
Is the small double a good upgrade from a single for a teenager?
Often, yes. The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single but the same length, so a teenager gains real sleeping space without the bed eating much more of the room. The medium firm feel and modest depth suit lighter bodies well, and the price is easy to justify for a few years' use.
Will this mattress fit into a loft room or up narrow stairs?
More easily than most. At 16cm deep and 120cm wide, this is a slimmer, lighter mattress than a typical double hybrid, which helps on tight staircases and in loft conversions with limited head height. Check your frame is a genuine 4ft small double, though, as a standard double frame will leave a visible gap.
Where can I buy the Bodyshape Value Memory small double?
Stock for the small double changes over time, so the best approach is to compare the retailers listed on this page. The prices shown here are updated as retailers change them, which means you're seeing current availability rather than a snapshot that may be out of date.