Last seen for £179 at Ikea on 23rd June 2026
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Ikea Hovag Pocket Sprung Double Mattress
The Ikea Hovag is a pocket sprung mattress, which means each spring sits in its own fabric pocket and moves independently, so you should feel less of your partner's tossing and turning than you would on a traditional open coil.
- Minimises partner disturbance
- Even support across the surface
- Fits UK & EU bed frames
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Mattress details
Mattress
Ikea Hovag Pocket Sprung Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Rolled
Depth (cm)
Layers
Layer Details
Cover
Stretch fabric on topside of the mattress moves with you to maximise comfort
Top Layer
Foam comfort layer
Layer 2
Individually wrapped pocket springs with foam side support
Key benefits
- Made for two in an ordinary room: At 135 x 190cm, the UK double is the size most UK bedrooms were designed around, so wardrobes and doors still open freely.
- Pocket springs where it matters for sharers: Individually wrapped springs move independently, which means one of you turning over at 2am is less likely to wake the other.
- Room for bedside tables on both sides: Allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m and a UK double usually leaves space for a table each side, something a UK king often sacrifices.
- 67.5cm each for two people sharing: That is the width each sleeper gets, comfortable for most couples, though restless or broad-shouldered pairs may feel the edges.
- The easiest size to dress: Double sheets and duvets are stocked everywhere at every price, useful if you're kitting out a whole home at once.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed most nights and want the traditional couples' size in a room that couldn't take anything bigger, you're furnishing a first flat or a whole house and need a sensible pocket sprung option in the most widely supported size, or you're setting up a guest room that visiting couples will use.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both like space and your room measures at least 2.7m x 2.9m. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double, and we'd recommend it instead for taller or restless sharers.
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FAQ's
Is the Ikea Hovag in a UK double big enough for a couple?
For most couples, yes. The UK double gives 67.5cm each for two people sharing, and the Hovag's pocket springs move independently, so you feel less of a partner's movement. If either of you sleeps starfished or is over 6ft, the UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer and may suit you better.
What room size do I need for a UK double mattress?
We suggest allowing at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double. That leaves enough space to walk around the bed and, in most rooms, fit a bedside table on each side. In a smaller second bedroom that also holds a wardrobe and drawers, measure carefully before committing.
Should I get the Ikea Hovag in a UK double or a UK king?
It comes down to your room. The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king, and it fits comfortably where a king would dominate. If your bedroom is at least 2.7m x 2.9m and you both want more stretching room, size up. Otherwise the UK double is the sensible pick.
Is the Hovag double a good choice for a guest room?
It suits one well. A UK double accommodates visiting couples, double bedding is cheap and easy to find, and pocket springs give more even support than the basic open coil mattresses often bought for spare rooms. Just check the room meets our suggested 2.6m x 2.8m minimum once other furniture is in.
Is the UK double Hovag good for a solo sleeper?
Yes, if you like room to spread out. The UK double is 45cm wider than the UK single at the same length, which leaves generous space for one person, or one person plus a pet claiming a corner. If floor space is tight, the UK single needs only 2.1m x 2.8m.