Brook + Wilde Lux Mattress
Mattress
Brook + Wilde Lux Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Hybrid
Rolled
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
Layers
5
Layer Details
Cover
Breathable mattress cover
Top Layer
Cooling memory foam
Layer 2
2000 mini pocket springs
Layer 3
Support foam, with ‘Wave Technology’
Layer 4
A further 1000 larger pocket springs
Layer 5
Support foam base
- A sensible fit for most UK bedrooms: At 135 x 190cm, the UK double leaves room for a wardrobe and drawers where the UK king, 15cm wider and 10cm longer, might dominate.
- Pocket springs matter more when you share: The 1,000 larger pocket springs move independently, which means less disturbance when the person beside you turns over or gets up early.
- 67.5cm of width each: Two people sharing get 67.5cm each, enough for most couples, though restless sleepers or those used to spreading out may feel a little confined.
- Zoned support for two different bodies: The 4-zone S-Wave system responds differently at shoulders, hips and lower back, useful when two sleepers of different builds share one surface.
- Easy to dress and to move: Standard double bedding is stocked everywhere at every price, and this size is more forgiving on turning stairs in older terraces than a UK king.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and want the classic couples' size without giving your whole room over to the mattress, or you sleep alone and like space to stretch out, perhaps with a dog or cat claiming a corner. It also suits a guest room that hosts visiting couples, where the UK double is the size most people expect to find.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both like room to spread, and your bedroom measures at least 2.7m x 2.9m. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer, and for two adults that extra width is felt every night; we'd recommend it instead.
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Is the Brook + Wilde Lux double big enough for two adults?
For most couples, yes. Two people sharing get 67.5cm of width each, and the pocket spring layers reduce how much you feel a partner moving. If either of you is broad-shouldered or a restless sleeper, the UK king adds 15cm of width and 10cm of length, provided your room allows at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
What room size do I need for the Brook + Wilde Lux in a UK double?
We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m. That leaves enough clearance to walk round the bed and open a wardrobe, though it becomes snug once you add bedside tables on both sides. In a smaller second bedroom, the UK small double, 15cm narrower and the same length, needs at least 2.4m x 2.8m.
Should I get the Brook + Wilde Lux in a double or a king?
It comes down to your room. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer, and for couples that extra space is a genuine nightly benefit, but it needs a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m to avoid feeling cramped. If your bedroom is a typical UK size, the UK double is the safer choice.
Will the Brook + Wilde Lux double fit up a narrow staircase?
It arrives with two-man delivery, which helps with awkward access, and at 4ft 6in wide the UK double is easier to manoeuvre round turning stairs in older terraces or tight new build landings than the larger sizes. Measure your narrowest turn before ordering all the same, since hybrid mattresses with spring units bend less than all-foam ones.
Is the double a good size for a guest room?
Yes, it's the size most guests expect. The UK double comfortably hosts visiting couples, and double sheets and duvets are stocked everywhere at every price, so keeping a spare set is cheap and simple. In a guest room used only occasionally, it justifies its floor space better than a UK king would.