Last seen for £179 at Ikea on 23rd June 2026
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Ikea Hovag Pocket Sprung Small 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
- Real space for one: At 120cm across, the UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, which means a solo sleeper can change position freely all night.
- Fits rooms a double crowds: It's 15cm narrower than the UK double, often the difference between a door that clears the bed frame and one that doesn't.
- Pocket springs on a budget: Each spring moves independently, which means more even support across the surface than the open coil designs usually found at this price point.
- Modest room requirement: We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double, comfortably achievable in most box rooms and loft conversions.
- Easy bedding to buy: 4ft is a standard UK size, so fitted sheets are simple to find, and a standard double duvet drapes nicely over the edges.
This size suits you if...
You're a solo adult who has outgrown a single but can't spare the width a double needs, you're furnishing a guest room where couples stay occasionally rather than nightly, or you're kitting out a teenager's room where every centimetre of floor still matters. In each case the extra 30cm over a UK single changes how the bed feels without changing what the room can hold.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night and the room could take something wider. The UK double is 15cm wider at the same length, and we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it, a small step up for a nightly gain.
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FAQ's
Is a small double Hovag big enough for two people?
For the occasional night, yes. At 120cm wide the UK small double works for guests or short stays, and the pocket springs mean each of you feels less of the other's movement. Couples sharing every night will find it snug, and the UK double, 15cm wider at the same length, is the better long-term choice.
What room size do I need for the Hovag small double?
We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That allows walking space around a 120 x 190cm mattress without the room feeling cramped. In a loft conversion or box room, measure where the ceiling gives you standing height as well as the floor itself, since the extra 30cm over a single sits across the width.
Is the small double Hovag good for a guest room?
It's a strong fit. Guests get real comfort for a night or two, a couple can share when they need to, and the mattress sits at the budget end of the pocket spring market, sensible spending for a bed that isn't slept on nightly. The 4ft width also leaves space for a wardrobe or desk in a small second bedroom.
How much bigger is the small double than the single Hovag?
The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, and both are the same 190cm length. That extra width is the whole point of the size: it turns a bed you fit into a bed you spread out on. Room-wise the jump is manageable, as we suggest at least 2.1m x 2.8m for the UK single and 2.4m x 2.8m for the UK small double.
Will a small double Hovag fit an Ikea bed frame?
The UK small double is a standard British 120 x 190cm, so it suits any 4ft frame. Note that some Ikea frames are built to European dimensions, and the Hovag range does include EU sizes for those, so measure your frame's internal dimensions before ordering to be sure you're buying the matching size.