Emma Original Small Double Mattress
The Emma Original is a 25cm hybrid mattress that the brand describes as medium firm, which means a balance of cushioning and support that suits most sleeping positions.
- Five-zone support for hips & shoulders
- Removable, washable cover
- 200-night trial & 10-year guarantee
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Mattress details
Mattress
Emma Original Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Hybrid
Rolled
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
25
Layers
6
Layer Details
Top Layer
Airgocell® foam for breathability and comfort.
Second Layer
Memory foam that adapts to body contours.
Base Layer
HRX foam offering stability and support.
Key benefits
- Real room to spread out alone: At 120cm wide, this is 30cm more than a UK single, which means a solo sleeper can shift positions freely through the night.
- Fits rooms a double overwhelms: It's 15cm narrower than a UK double, often the difference between a door that clears the bed and one that doesn't in a box room or studio.
- Zoned springs at this width: The 5-zone pocket spring core supports hips and shoulders differently, useful when one person uses the whole surface rather than sticking to one side.
- Firm edges make the width count: Comfort foam around the perimeter keeps the sides supportive, so all 120cm is usable rather than the middle strip only.
- Easy bedding and frames: 4ft is a standard UK size, so small double fitted sheets and frames are simple to find on the high street.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and have outgrown a UK single but your room can't take a full double, you're furnishing a guest room that hosts couples a few weekends a year rather than nightly, or you're kitting out a loft conversion or rental second bedroom where 120cm is the widest bed that still leaves standing room. Allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night, because two adults on 120cm will feel the medium foam layers compress under combined weight with little space to spare. We'd recommend the UK double instead, or the UK king if the room allows.
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FAQ's
Is the Emma Original small double big enough for a couple?
For occasional stays, yes. At 120 x 190cm two adults can share comfortably enough for a weekend, and the foam edge support keeps the outer inches usable. For every night, most couples find it tight, and the Emma Original in a UK double gives you 15cm more width for restless sleepers.
What size room do I need for a small double Emma Original?
We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That leaves enough space to walk round the bed and open drawers, though in a loft conversion check where the ceiling slopes as well as the floor area. If your room is smaller than that, a UK single may be the more livable choice.
How much bigger is the Emma small double than the single?
It's 30cm wider: 120cm against 90cm, with the same 190cm length. That extra width is what makes it a genuine upgrade for a teenager or solo adult who has outgrown a single, and the mattress's zoned springs mean the whole surface supports you, not one worn channel down the middle.
What are the exact dimensions of the Emma Original small double?
It measures 120 x 190cm, which is 4ft x 6ft 3in, with the same 25cm depth as every other size of this mattress. Standard small double fitted sheets fit it, and Emma's own guidance pairs a 4ft mattress with a standard double duvet so the overhang looks right.
Does the Emma Original small double feel different from the larger sizes?
The build is identical: same medium feel, same foam layers and pocket spring core. What changes is how you use it. A solo sleeper gets the full 120cm and the zoned support across the whole surface, whereas on the UK double a couple each keeps to their own side. Compare the retailers listed on this page for current pricing.