Dreams Workshop Carty Traditional Spring Double Mattress
The Dreams Workshop Carty Traditional Spring Mattress pairs hourglass open coils with a Platinum 3D filling and traditional tufting, which means firm, airy support with a classic feel underneath you.
- Firm support that feels traditional
- Hourglass coils promote airflow
- Durable, 100% recyclable filling
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Mattress details
Mattress
Dreams Workshop Carty Traditional Spring Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Open Coil Spring
Depth (cm)
22
Layers
2
Layer Details
Platinum 3D filling
An ultra-durable, 100% recyclable filling that Dreams says feels like a million tiny springs. It gives a springy, hard-wearing comfort layer on top of the coils.
Open coil springs
Hourglass-shaped coils that promote airflow and full-body support. You get a firm, supportive base that lets air move through the mattress.
Layer details from dreams.co.uk product page, November 2026.
Key benefits
- Space for two in an ordinary room: At 135 x 190cm, the Carty in a UK double fits a typical bedroom where the UK king's extra 15cm of width and 10cm of length would start to crowd the furniture.
- Room left for bedside tables: In a room of around 3m x 3m, the comfortable norm for a UK double, you can usually keep a table on each side and still walk round the bed.
- The same firm support on both sides: The hourglass open coils give both of you a firm, steady base, which suits couples who agree they want a solid bed over plush cushioning.
- Simple, widely sold bedding: Double sheets fit and a 200 x 200cm double duvet covers you both, which helps when you're furnishing a whole flat and the budget is already spread thin.
- A sensible spare room bed: If your second bedroom hosts visiting couples, a UK double gives them a shared bed without swallowing the floor space a chest of drawers needs.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed with a partner, you both like a firm, traditional mattress, and your bedroom is around 3m x 3m: roomy enough for a double with bedside tables, but tight for anything bigger.
Consider another size if...
One of you is tall, or you keep bumping elbows at 67.5cm each. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which gives 75cm each; we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king.
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FAQ's
Is the Dreams Workshop Carty UK double big enough for two people?
For most couples, yes. A UK double gives you 67.5cm each, which is 7.5cm less each than the UK king. If you both sleep fairly still and like the firm feel, that's usually enough room. Restless sleepers, or anyone used to a UK king, may find it a little snug.
What size bedroom do I need for a Carty UK double mattress?
We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m, although around 3m x 3m is more comfortable if you want bedside tables on both sides and room to open a wardrobe. Measure the room with the bed frame included, then compare the retailers listed on this page.
Should we get the Carty in a UK double or a UK king?
The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer, and we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for it. If your room is closer to our UK double minimum of 2.6m x 2.8m, the UK double keeps space around the bed. If the room allows the UK king and either of you is tall, size up.
What bedding fits the Carty in a UK double?
Standard double sheets fit, and a 200 x 200cm double duvet covers two people comfortably. The Carty is 22cm deep, so check the pocket depth on any fitted sheet before you buy. Double bedding is easy to find at every price, which helps if you're kitting out a new home.
Is a UK double Carty too big for one person?
Not if you like to spread out, or share the bed with a dog or cat that claims a corner. If you sleep alone in a small second bedroom, the UK small double is 15cm narrower and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for it, which frees up floor space.