Dreams Workshop Carty Traditional Spring King Size 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
- 75cm each for two: Sharing a UK king gives you 7.5cm more each than the UK double, which sounds small but means fewer elbows and less waking when your partner rolls over.
- Room for different bedtimes: If one of you is up at dawn while the other sleeps on, the extra width lets the early riser slip out along their own edge rather than across the middle.
- Length for taller sleepers: The UK king runs to 200cm, 10cm longer than the UK double, so anyone around 6ft can stretch out without their feet hanging over the end.
- A firm surface across a wide bed: The Carty is rated firm, which means a steady, even feel across the full width, so neither of you sinks towards the centre on a bed this size.
- Space without super king demands: You gain real personal space over the UK double while needing a smaller room than the UK super king, which suits many standard master bedrooms.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and keep waking each other on a UK double, or one of you is near 6ft and tired of feet at the footboard. It also fits if you keep different hours and want enough width that the person getting up first doesn't disturb the one still asleep.
Consider another size if...
Your bedroom is smaller than our suggested 2.7m x 2.9m once wardrobes are in. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which needs at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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FAQ's
Is the Dreams Workshop Carty UK king big enough for two people?
Yes, for most couples. A UK king gives 75cm each when two share, which is 7.5cm more each than the UK double. That extra margin is where you notice it: less contact when one of you turns, and a little more room to spread out. Couples who both sprawl may still want more.
What size bedroom do I need for a UK king mattress like the Carty?
We suggest allowing at least 2.7m x 2.9m for a UK king. New build master bedrooms can feel roomy when empty but shrink quickly once fitted wardrobes and bedside tables go in, so measure the floor space you'll actually have left, not the room's total dimensions.
Is the Carty UK king long enough for someone over six foot?
It's 200cm long, or 6ft 6in, which is 10cm longer than the UK double. For a partner around 6ft, that extra length is often the real reason to upgrade, more so than the width. The firm open coil base keeps that length evenly supportive right to the foot end.
Should we get the Carty in a UK king or UK super king?
The UK super king gives 90cm each, so the UK king gives 15cm less each. Both are 200cm long, so length isn't the deciding factor. If your room reaches our suggested 3m x 2.9m and you both want maximum space, size up; otherwise the UK king is the practical fit.
What bedding fits a Dreams Workshop Carty UK king?
Look for UK king fitted sheets, and a king duvet at 230 x 220cm will cover the 150 x 200cm surface. The Carty is 22cm deep, so check the pocket depth on fitted sheets before buying, then compare the retailers listed on this page for the mattress itself.