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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
- Fits where space is tight: At 90cm wide, it leaves room for a desk, wardrobe and toy storage in a child's bedroom, which means the bed doesn't dictate the layout.
- Works in rooms with two jobs: A spare room that doubles as an office can hold a UK single and a desk comfortably, so guests get a proper bed without you losing the workspace.
- A low-cost first mattress: The Essential sits at the affordable end of Emma's range, so kitting out a student room or first flat doesn't demand a big spend.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Single sheets and duvets are the most widely stocked of any UK size, which keeps the running costs down over the years a child uses it.
- Room for two beds: In a shared siblings' room or a twin guest room, two UK singles fit with a walkway between them where one larger size often won't.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager, furnishing a spare room that also serves as an office, or setting up a student room or first flat where the frame is already provided and you just need the mattress. It also suits a solo adult in a compact bedroom, provided you're comfortable with the standard 90cm width.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who shares the bed, or you toss and turn and want more width to yourself. We'd recommend the UK double instead: it's 45cm wider than the UK single and the same length.
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What are the dimensions of the Emma Essential in a UK single?
The UK single measures 90 x 190cm, or 3ft x 6ft 3in. That's the same length as the UK small double and UK double, so if you later size up within those two, your bed's position in the room needn't change, only its width.
Will the Emma Essential UK single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
The width and length match standard UK bunk and mid sleeper frames. Raised frames often set a maximum mattress depth for the guard rail to work safely, and Emma doesn't publish a depth figure we can quote here, so check the frame's limit against the brand's own guidance before buying.
What room size do I need for a UK single mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space. That gives you room to walk alongside the bed and open drawers or wardrobe doors. In a loft conversion, the narrow 90cm footprint also makes it easier to tuck the bed under the slope.
Is the Emma Essential UK single firm enough for a child?
Emma doesn't publish a firmness rating for this model, so we can't say precisely how it feels. The construction pairs a breathable hybrid foam top layer with zoned HRX foam beneath, which is designed to be supportive, but for a growing child it's sensible to check Emma's own age guidance first.
Where can I buy the Emma Essential in a UK single?
Compare the retailers listed on this page. The prices shown here are updated as retailers change them, so it's the quickest way to see who currently stocks the UK single and at what price, rather than checking each site yourself.