Emma Essential Mattress
Mattress
Emma Essential Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Foam
Rolled
Depth (cm)
Layers
Layer Details
Cover
Temperature-regulating top cover
Top Layer
Breathable Hybrid foam
Layer 2
Durable and supportive zoned HRX foam
- Proper space for two: At 75cm each for two people sharing, you get room to change position without waking whoever is next to you.
- 15cm wider than a UK double: The UK king is 15cm wider than the UK double, a gap you feel every night rather than a spec-sheet detail.
- Length for taller sleepers: At 200cm long, or 5ft x 6ft 6in, it gives anyone approaching six foot room to stretch out without their feet hanging over.
- A budget route to a bigger bed: Sizing up usually stings on price, so an entry-level model like this makes the jump to a UK king easier to justify.
- Standard king bedding fits: Because 150 x 200cm is the standard UK king, ordinary king sheets and a 230 x 220cm king duvet will fit without hunting for odd sizes.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and a double has started to feel cramped, especially if one of you gets up hours before the other and the slightest movement travels. It also makes sense if one partner is approaching six foot and keeps running out of length, or if a dog has quietly claimed a strip of the mattress and you'd rather add space than argue.
Consider another size if...
Your bedroom falls short of the 2.7m x 2.9m we suggest as a minimum for a UK king. In that case the UK double would suit you better: 15cm narrower, and far easier to walk around in a smaller room.
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Is the Emma Essential in a UK king wide enough for two people?
Yes, comfortably for most couples. The UK king gives 75cm each for two people sharing, which is enough to turn over or sleep with an arm out without crossing into your partner's side. If one of you sprawls, or a pet routinely joins you, the extra width is where you'll notice the upgrade most.
Is the UK king Emma Essential long enough for someone over 6ft?
It should be for most people. The UK king is 200cm long, which is 10cm longer than a UK double, so anyone around the six foot mark gains genuinely useful legroom. If you're well over six foot, measure yourself against the 200cm figure before committing, since the UK super king is the same length.
Should I choose the Emma Essential in a UK king or a UK super king?
The UK king is 30cm narrower than the UK super king, so the super king suits couples who want maximum separation and have a large room to spare. For most people upgrading from a double, the UK king is the sensible middle step: a real increase in space without dominating the bedroom.
Will a king size Emma Essential fit in a new build master bedroom?
Often, but measure first. New build masters can be smaller than they look once fitted wardrobes go in. We suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for a UK king, with around 3.2m x 3.2m feeling comfortable. Check you can still open drawers and walk both sides of the bed before ordering.
How much bigger is the king Emma Essential than the double?
The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double, at 150 x 200cm against 135 x 190cm. Split between two sleepers, that width difference is enough to reduce partner disturbance noticeably, and the extra length is a quiet bonus for anyone tall. Compare prices for both sizes using the retailers listed on this page.