Dreams Workshop Richards Combination Small Double Mattress
The Dreams Workshop Richards Combination Mattress combines pressure-relieving memory foam with open coil springs, which means you get a medium feel with some contouring, plus bounce and airflow.
- Medium feel with bounce
- Memory foam eases pressure
- Open coils add airflow
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Mattress details
Mattress
Dreams Workshop Richards Combination Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium
Construction
Memory Foam
Open Coil Spring
Depth (cm)
22
Layers
3
Layer Details
Pressure-relieving memory foam
A memory foam layer designed to relieve pressure. It contours to your body, which should cushion your shoulders and hips.
Platinum 3D
A recyclable layer Dreams says has the feel of a million tiny springs. It gives the mattress a springy, responsive feel.
Open coil springs
Open coil springs that add bounce and airflow for lasting freshness. You get a lively feel and better air movement than all-foam builds.
Layer details from dreams.co.uk product page, November 2026.
Key benefits
- Room to sprawl on your own: At 30cm wider than a UK single, it lets a solo adult lie diagonally or bend a knee out sideways without an arm ending up over the edge.
- Made for compact bedrooms: We suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m, which means many box rooms and second bedrooms can take a double-style bed with the door still opening freely.
- A medium feel suited to one sleeper: Dreams rates it medium, so the memory foam cushions your shoulders and hips while the open coils keep a little bounce under you as you turn over.
- Simple to dress: Small double fitted sheets are easy to buy, and a standard double duvet covers the 120cm width comfortably, so you won't need specialist bedding.
- Fine for visiting couples: Two adults can share it for a weekend stay, although couples sleeping together every night will feel the squeeze sooner than on a UK double.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and keep finding yourself at the edge of a single, your bedroom is too compact to fit a UK double with space to walk around it, or you're furnishing a guest room where couples stay only now and then.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed with a partner every night. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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FAQ's
Is a UK small double Richards Combination big enough for two people?
For the odd night or a weekend visit, yes, and plenty of guest rooms use a UK small double for that. For couples sharing nightly it gets tight quickly. The UK double is 15cm wider and gives 67.5cm each, which most couples will find far easier to live with.
What size bedroom do I need for a Dreams Workshop Richards small double?
We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double. That leaves room to get in and out and open a wardrobe or the bedroom door. If your room is smaller than this, measure where the door swings before you commit.
Will a small double Richards mattress fit in a loft conversion?
Often, yes. At 120cm wide, a UK small double leaves more standing room beside the bed than a UK double, which is 15cm wider. The mattress is 22cm deep, so check that the top of it sits comfortably under the sloping ceiling once it is on your frame.
What bedding do I need for a 4ft small double mattress?
Buy small double fitted sheets, which are made for the 120 x 190cm size. A standard double duvet works well on top. As this mattress is 22cm deep, look for fitted sheets with deep enough pockets so the corners don't keep pinging off.
Should a teenager move from a single to a UK small double Richards Combination?
If they are spreading out and the room can spare the floor, it makes sense. A UK small double is 30cm wider than a UK single but the same length, so it adds width rather than legroom. The medium feel suits most growing sleepers who dislike a hard bed.