Ikea Hovag Pocket Sprung Mattress
Mattress
Ikea Hovag Pocket Sprung Mattress
Size
Firmness
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
- A budget upgrade for a child's bed: Each spring moves independently, which means more even support than the basic open coil mattresses often bought for children's rooms at similar money.
- Leaves the floor free in a small room: At 90cm wide, the UK single fits along one wall and leaves space for a desk, wardrobe and toy storage in a compact bedroom.
- Practical where two beds share one room: Siblings sharing, or a guest room set up with two beds, can fit a pair of UK singles with a walkway between them.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm single duvet fit, and both are the cheapest and most widely stocked bedding of any UK size.
- Suits a spare room that earns two roles: A UK single in a spare room leaves space for a desk, so the room can serve as an office most of the year and a guest room when needed.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager and want pocket springs rather than open coils at a low price, you're furnishing a student room or first flat where the frame is provided and the mattress isn't, or you need a guest bed that slots into a small spare room without crowding out everything else.
Consider another size if...
You're a couple, or a single adult who spreads out and finds 90cm restrictive. The UK double, 45cm wider and the same length, would suit you better; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
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Is the Ikea Hovag single suitable for a bunk or mid-sleeper frame?
The 90 x 190cm footprint matches standard UK bunk and mid-sleeper frames. The one caution is depth: raised frames need the mattress to sit below the guard rail, and Ikea doesn't publish a depth for the Hovag, so measure your frame's maximum and check the retailer listing before buying.
Is the Ikea Hovag UK single big enough for an adult?
At 90cm wide and 190cm long, it suits most single adults, and it's the standard size for guest beds and student rooms. If you're notably tall, check the 190cm length against your height, since the UK king and UK super king are the only sizes here that run 10cm longer.
What room size do I need for a single Hovag mattress?
We suggest at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which gives you room to walk alongside the bed and open drawers or a wardrobe. That's our guidance rather than Ikea's. In a loft conversion, the narrow 90cm footprint also makes it easier to tuck the bed under a sloped ceiling.
Can two Hovag UK singles fit in one room for siblings?
Usually, yes. Two 90cm-wide beds plus a walkway between them fits comfortably in most UK children's rooms, and the pocket springs mean each child gets independent support. Measure your room against two mattress widths plus at least 60cm or so of gap before committing.
What bedding fits the Hovag in a UK single?
Standard UK single fitted sheets, made for a 90 x 190cm mattress, and a 135 x 200cm single duvet. Both are the most widely stocked and cheapest bedding sizes in the UK, which keeps running costs down for a child's bed or guest bed. Check the fitted sheet depth against the listing, as Ikea doesn't publish the mattress depth.