Dreams Workshop Carty Traditional Spring Single 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
- Room left for everything else: We suggest at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which means a wardrobe, a desk and toy storage can usually share the room without a squeeze.
- A steady base for growing bodies: The Carty is rated firm on hourglass open coils, so a child or teenager who likes a solid, supportive feel gets just that.
- Fits two-bed rooms: Two UK singles side by side can leave a walkway between them, useful for siblings sharing or a guest room set up for two friends.
- Fairly breathable for a firm bed: Open coils let air move through the mattress, which helps in a small, warm box room or a loft conversion with little airflow.
- Classic finish for a guest bed: Traditional tufting and a soft-touch damask cover give a spare room bed a tidy, familiar look and feel.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and like a firm, traditional feel, your child is moving into a big bed in a room that also needs space for a desk and storage, or you're kitting out a guest room or student flat where a frame is already there and only the mattress is missing.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed, or you're an adult who spreads out and finds 90cm cramped. The UK small double would suit you better: it's 30cm wider at the same length, and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m.
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FAQ's
Will the Dreams Workshop Carty UK single fit a bunk bed or mid sleeper?
It may, but check first. The Carty is 22cm deep, and bunk, cabin and mid sleeper frames usually set a maximum mattress depth so the guard rail stays high enough above the sleeper. Look up the frame maker's guidance and compare it with 22cm before buying.
What size is the Carty single mattress in feet and inches?
The UK single Carty measures 90 x 190cm, which is 3ft x 6ft 3in. That's the standard UK single, so it should drop into any frame sold as a UK single without gaps at the sides or ends.
How big does a bedroom need to be for a UK single Carty?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m. That leaves enough floor for you to get in and out of bed comfortably with some furniture alongside. In a loft conversion, set the bed lengthways under the slope and measure the full-height floor area rather than the total.
Is the Dreams Workshop Carty UK single good for a child?
It suits children who like a solid, steady bed, since it's rated firm with a traditional open coil base. A lighter child who sleeps on their side may find it a little unforgiving at the shoulders and hips, because the filling layer doesn't give the deep cushioning of a thick foam top.
What bedding fits a UK single Carty mattress?
Standard UK single fitted sheets and a single duvet at 135 x 200cm fit. Pick fitted sheets with pockets deep enough for a 22cm mattress, so the corners stay put when a restless child or a guest turns over in the night.