Dreams Workshop Billingham Traditional Spring Small Double Mattress
The Dreams Workshop Billingham Traditional Spring Mattress combines hourglass-shaped open springs with a memory foam layer, which means you get firm, traditional support with a little cushioning on top.
- Firm feel for back sleepers
- Memory foam eases pressure
- Traditionally tufted for durability
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Mattress
Dreams Workshop Billingham Traditional Spring Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Memory Foam
Open Coil Spring
Depth (cm)
18
Layers
Layer Details
Key benefits
- Room to spread out alone: At 30cm wider than the UK single, you can sleep diagonally or starfish without an arm dropping off the edge onto the floor.
- Kinder to a small floor plan: It's 15cm narrower than the UK double, which can be the gap that lets a wardrobe door or bedroom door swing open freely.
- Same length as a single: The UK small double matches the UK single for length, so upgrading a teenager's bed widens it without pushing the foot of the bed any closer to the wall.
- Firm support across the full width: The hourglass open springs give the same firm feel edge to edge, which means a solo sleeper who rolls around still lands on even support.
- Fine for the odd guest couple: Two people can share the UK small double for a weekend visit, although it's snug enough that we wouldn't plan on it nightly.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone but feel hemmed in on a single, or you're furnishing a box room or loft conversion where a full double would leave barely enough room to walk past. It also fits a guest room where couples stay for the occasional weekend and nobody sleeps there every night.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed with a partner every night and want space of your own. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each for two sharing; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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FAQ's
Is the Billingham small double big enough for two people?
For a night or two, yes, but it's a close fit for two adults. If you share every night, the UK double of the Billingham suits you better, giving 67.5cm each for two sharing. Bear in mind the firm springs won't let either of you sink away from the other, so you'll notice each other on a narrow bed.
What size room do I need for a UK small double mattress?
We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double. That leaves space to get in and out comfortably and to open drawers or a wardrobe. If your room is tighter than that, the UK single of the Billingham needs at least 2.1m x 2.8m by our guidance.
What bedding fits a small double Billingham mattress?
Look for small double (4ft) fitted sheets, and a standard double duvet works on top. The Billingham is 18cm deep, so check the pocket depth on any fitted sheet you buy suits that before you order, especially if you add a topper.
Will a 4ft small double fit in a loft conversion bedroom?
Often, yes, and it's a common choice for exactly that reason. The UK small double is 15cm narrower than the UK double, which can free up headroom-friendly floor space where the ceiling slopes. Measure the stretch of floor with full standing height before deciding, then compare the retailers listed on this page.
Should I upgrade my teenager from a single to a Billingham small double?
If they've outgrown a single for width, it's a sensible step. The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single but the same length, so it takes up more floor sideways only. The firm feel suits back sleepers well, although a teenager who sleeps on their side and likes to sink in may find it unyielding.