Hypnos Orthos Support 8 Firm Mattress
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Hypnos Orthos Support 8 Firm Mattress
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- Real stretching room for one: At 120cm wide, it's 30cm wider than the UK single, which means a solo sleeper can turn and spread out without a shoulder hanging off the edge.
- Fits rooms a double overwhelms: It's 15cm narrower than the UK double, and in a box room or studio that difference can decide whether the door still opens fully.
- Firm support in a compact footprint: The 1,200 pocket springs compress individually, so back and front sleepers get proper resistance even with less width to move across.
- Sensible for guest rooms: Occasional visiting couples can share it, and the firm tension holds its shape well under lighter, irregular use in a spare room or let.
- Standard 4ft size: Small double frames and bedding are widely stocked in the UK, so you won't hunt for fitted sheets or a suitable base.
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 compact guest room or holiday let where couples stay occasionally rather than nightly, or you're downsizing and the bed has to fit the new bedroom rather than the old one.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night, because 120cm is a squeeze for two adults long term. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which is 15cm wider and needs a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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Is a small double big enough for the Hypnos Orthos Support 8 to suit a couple?
For occasional nights, yes. Two adults can share the 120cm width, and the pocket springs limit how much you feel each other moving. Every night is a different matter: there's noticeably less personal space than on a UK double, so full-time couples should consider sizing up. For a guest room, it's a sensible fit.
What room size do I need for a small double Hypnos Orthos Support 8?
We suggest a minimum of 2.4m x 2.8m. That leaves enough clearance to walk round the bed and open drawers or a wardrobe. If your room is tighter than that, the UK single is 30cm narrower and the same length, and we suggest at least 2.1m x 2.8m for that size.
How much bigger is the small double than the single in this mattress?
The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, and the two are exactly the same length at 190cm. That extra width is the whole point of the size: a teenager or adult who has outgrown a single gets real room to spread out without the footprint of a full double.
What bedding fits the Hypnos Orthos Support 8 in a small double?
You'll need small double (4ft) fitted sheets, which are widely available from UK retailers. Most people pair the size with a standard double duvet, which drapes generously over the 120cm width for one sleeper and covers two adequately for occasional shared use.
Where can I buy the small double Hypnos Orthos Support 8?
Compare the retailers listed on this page. The prices shown here are live and updated as retailers change them, so it's worth checking back if you're not buying straight away. Stock in this size can shift, so the table reflects who currently carries it.