Dreams Workshop Carty Traditional Spring Small 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
- Room to spread out alone: The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, which means a solo sleeper on this firm surface can turn and stretch without hanging off the edge.
- Keeps a small room usable: At 15cm narrower than the UK double, it can leave enough floor for a wardrobe door to open or a bedside table to fit.
- Same length as a double: The UK small double runs the same length as the UK double, so a taller adult gets no less legroom by choosing the narrower width.
- A firm feel for the spare room: Its firm open coil support gives occasional guests a steady, traditional bed, although anyone used to a plush top may find it a little unyielding for a weekend.
- Easy to dress: Small double (4ft) fitted sheets suit the mattress and a standard double duvet covers it, so you can buy bedding off the shelf.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone but feel cramped on a single, or your bedroom is a box room, loft conversion or compact guest room where every bit of floor matters. It also fits well where a couple stays only occasionally and you want a firm, traditional mattress.
Consider another size if...
You and a partner share the bed every night and want proper elbow room. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each; we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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FAQ's
Is the Dreams Workshop Carty small double big enough for two people?
For the odd weekend, yes, especially in a guest room. For sharing every night it is fairly snug. If two of you sleep on it nightly, the UK double is 15cm wider and gives 67.5cm each, though we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m of room for it.
What size bedroom do I need for a Carty small double mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double. That leaves space to walk round the bed and open doors. In a box room, measure the door's swing as well as the walls, because the bed's width often decides whether the door still clears.
Is a small double a good upgrade for a teenager who has outgrown a single?
Often, yes. The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single and the same length, so a growing teenager gets extra width without losing much floor. Bear in mind the Carty is firm, which suits some teenagers well, while those who like a soft feel may not take to it.
Will a Carty small double fit in a loft conversion?
It can be a sensible choice there. Being 15cm narrower than a UK double, it frees a little floor alongside the bed, which helps where a sloping ceiling cuts standing room. Measure the usable floor at full head height, then compare the retailers listed on this page.
What sheets and duvet fit the Carty in a UK small double?
Buy small double (4ft) fitted sheets so the corners sit snugly over the mattress. A standard double duvet works on top and gives a little overhang at the sides. Avoid regular double fitted sheets, which are cut wider and tend to wrinkle.