Harrison Spinks Emerald 16500 Pocket Mattress (Firmer Feel)
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Harrison Spinks Emerald 16500 Pocket Mattress (Firmer Feel)
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- Real room for one: At 30cm wider than the UK single, it lets a solo sleeper change position freely without teetering near the edge.
- Fits compact double bedrooms: It's 15cm narrower than the UK double, which can be the difference between a door that clears the bed and one that doesn't.
- Firm support across the full width: Pocket springs respond to your body individually, so the firm feel stays consistent whether you sleep centred or sprawled diagonally.
- Practical for occasional guests: Two people can share for the odd night, and the independent springs mean one guest turning over is less likely to wake the other.
- Easy to dress: The 4ft small double is a standard UK size, so fitted sheets and frames are simple to find, with a standard double duvet on top.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone, prefer a firm surface on your back or front, and want more width than a UK single without giving a small room over to the bed. It also fits a guest room or holiday let where couples stay occasionally rather than nightly, or a teenager who has outgrown a single in a room that can't spare much floor space.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night, since 120cm is a squeeze for two adults long term. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which is 15cm wider and the same length; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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Is the small double Emerald 16500 big enough for a couple?
For occasional nights, yes. At 120 x 190cm two adults will fit, and the pocket springs limit how much you disturb each other. For nightly sharing it's a little tight, especially on a firm mattress where you stay on the surface rather than settling in. Couples would be better served by the UK double or UK king.
What room size do I need for a small double mattress?
We suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m for the UK small double. That leaves enough space to walk round the bed and open drawers or a wardrobe. If your room comfortably exceeds 2.6m x 2.8m, the UK double becomes an option too, so measure before you decide.
How much wider is the small double than a single?
The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, and both are the same length at 190cm. On a firm mattress like this one, that extra width matters more than you'd expect, because you sleep on top of the surface rather than sinking into a fixed spot.
Will the firmer feel suit one person on this size?
Pocket springs support each part of your body independently, so a solo sleeper gets consistent firm support even lying diagonally across the 120cm width. If you're a lightweight side sleeper, though, the firm feel may press at the shoulder and hip regardless of size, so check the softer variants of this model first.
Where can I buy this mattress in a small double?
Compare the retailers listed on this page; the prices shown here are updated as retailers change them. This model is sold in several feels, so confirm you're ordering the firmer feel in the UK small double before checkout, as the size and firmness are separate choices at most retailers.