British Bed Company The Grand Duke Mattress
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British Bed Company The Grand Duke Mattress
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- Room for two in a normal-sized room: At 135 x 190cm the UK double shares well in bedrooms where a UK king would leave little space to walk around.
- Pocket springs suit sharing: Each spring responds to the sleeper above it, which means one of you turning over is less likely to wake the other.
- 67.5cm each for two people sharing: That is the width each of you gets in this size, comfortable for most couples although restless sleepers may want more.
- Space for bedside tables on both sides: In a room of around 3m x 3m, the UK double usually leaves enough width for a table each, which a UK king often does not.
- Easy to dress: Double sheets and a 200 x 200cm double duvet are stocked everywhere at every price, so bedding costs stay sensible.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed and your room sits closer to the typical UK size than the generous end, or you sleep alone and want space to spread out. It also fits a guest room where visiting couples stay, since the UK double is what most guests expect. Allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both like room to stretch and your bedroom can take a bigger bed. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer; we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for it.
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Is the Grand Duke double big enough for two adults?
For most couples, yes. The UK double gives 67.5cm each for two people sharing, and because the Grand Duke uses pocket springs, movement on one side is absorbed rather than passed across the bed. Larger or restless sleepers may find it a little snug, in which case the UK king adds 15cm of width.
What room size do I need for the Grand Duke in a UK double?
We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. That extra margin matters if you want bedside tables on both sides plus a wardrobe and drawers, which is exactly the layout most couples are working with in a typical UK bedroom.
Should I get the Grand Duke in a double or a king?
The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king, and it suits rooms where a UK king would dominate. If you are both average height and your room is nearer the 2.6m x 2.8m minimum, stay with the UK double. Taller sleepers with space should consider the UK king, which needs at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
Is the double Grand Duke a good choice for a guest room?
It is a sensible one. The UK double is the size visiting couples expect, it fits most spare rooms without crowding them, and the pocket spring feel is a safe, traditional choice for guests whose preferences you cannot predict. Double bedding is also cheap and easy to find.
What bedding fits the Grand Duke in a UK double?
Standard UK double sheets and a 200 x 200cm double duvet. Because the UK double is Britain's long-standing default size, bedding for it is stocked everywhere at every price point, which keeps the ongoing cost of dressing this mattress lower than for the UK king or UK super king.