Capsule Elite Single Mattress
The Capsule Elite is a pocket spring mattress from the Julian Bowen Capsule range, sold through Furniture Village and designed with children in mind.
- Springs adapt to a child's body
- Hand-tufted to resist lumps forming
- 20-year guarantee
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Mattress details
Mattress
Capsule Elite Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Pocket Spring
Rolled
Depth (cm)
23
Layers
2
Layer Details
Cover
A damask fabric cover, hand-tufted for breathability. Tufting anchors the fillings in place, which means the surface stays even rather than shifting into lumps over time.
Spring system
A 1,000 pocket spring unit providing support all night long. Each spring works independently, so the mattress responds to a lighter body rather than staying rigid beneath it.
Layer details from furniturevillage.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Key benefits
- Fits a child's room with space to spare: At 90cm wide it leaves floor free for a desk, wardrobe and toy storage, and we suggest a minimum room of just 2.1m x 2.8m.
- Springs that notice a light sleeper: The 1,000 pocket springs move independently, which means they adapt to a small, growing body instead of pushing back as one solid unit.
- Sensible depth for raised frames: At 23cm deep it sits within the range most bunk, cabin and mid-sleeper frames allow, though always check your frame's maximum mattress depth first.
- Room for two beds in a shared room: Two UK singles plus a walkway is achievable in many children's rooms, something no larger size of this mattress makes possible.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Standard single fitted sheets and duvets are the most widely stocked of any size, and the 23cm depth fits them without stretching.
- A finish built to last the school years: The hand-tufted damask cover keeps fillings anchored and even, useful on a bed that will be jumped on as well as slept in.
This size suits you if...
You're buying a first proper mattress for a child or teen and want the standard one-person size that fits bunk beds, mid sleepers and compact rooms; you have siblings sharing and need two beds plus space to walk between them; or you're kitting out a spare room that doubles as an office, where a 90cm-wide bed leaves the desk usable.
Consider another size if...
Your child is close to outgrowing a single, or the bed may need to last into the late teens with room to stretch. The UK double is 45cm wider at the same length; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
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FAQ's
Will the Capsule Elite UK single fit a bunk or mid sleeper?
Its footprint of 90 x 190cm matches standard UK bunk and mid-sleeper frames, and at 23cm deep it sits within the limits most raised frames allow. Frames vary, though: check your frame's maximum mattress depth against the guard rail before buying, since a mattress that sits too high reduces the rail's effectiveness.
What room size do I need for a UK single mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which is our own guidance rather than the manufacturer's. That leaves enough clearance to walk around the bed and open drawers. In a child's room competing with a desk and wardrobe, the UK single is the size that keeps everything usable.
Is the Capsule Elite UK single long enough for a teenager?
At 190cm long, it's the same length as the UK small double and UK double, so a growing teen won't gain legroom by sizing up, only width. Most teenagers fit a single comfortably. If yours is unusually tall, note the UK king is 10cm longer, though the Capsule Elite isn't made in that size.
Can I fit two Capsule Elite singles in a shared kids' room?
Often, yes. Each mattress is 90cm wide, so two beds side by side against opposite walls can work in a typical children's room, provided you keep a clear walkway between them. Measure your room against two 90 x 190cm footprints plus space for doors and drawers before committing.
Is the single or the double better for a child's room?
For most children's rooms the UK single is the practical choice: it fits raised frames, leaves floor space for play and takes the cheapest bedding. The UK double is 45cm wider at the same length, worth it for an older teen with a larger room, but allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.