Hypnos Wool Origins 10 Medium Mattress
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Hypnos Wool Origins 10 Medium Mattress
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- Real room for one: At 30cm wider than the UK single, it lets a solo sleeper roll and stretch without meeting the edge.
- Fits rooms a double crowds: It is 15cm narrower than the UK double, which can be the difference between walking space and shuffling sideways past the bed.
- Pocket springs at this width: Individually wrapped springs respond where you press down, so a lone sleeper feels supported in the middle rather than rolling toward one side.
- Natural materials in a compact size: The chemical-free construction and sustainably sourced cotton cover come at every size, so a smaller room does not mean settling for lesser materials.
- Standard 4ft bedding: The small double is a standard UK size, so fitted sheets and frames are straightforward to find, and a standard double duvet works fine.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and have outgrown a UK single, but your bedroom, loft conversion or studio cannot give up the width a full double needs. It also fits a guest room used by occasional couples, or a downsizer whose bed must suit the new room rather than the old one, and you want long-lasting natural materials rather than a budget stopgap.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night, because 120cm across two adults leaves little room to turn. If the room allows it, we'd recommend the UK double instead; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for that size.
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Is a small double big enough for one adult on the Hypnos Wool Origins 10?
Comfortably, yes. The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, which is enough for an adult to change position freely, and the pocket springs support you wherever you settle rather than pushing you to the centre. For a solo sleeper this is arguably the sweet spot between space and footprint.
What room size do I need for the Hypnos Wool Origins 10 small double?
We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m. The mattress itself is 120 x 190cm, and that room guidance leaves space to walk around the bed and open drawers. In a box room or loft conversion, measure carefully: 15cm saved against a UK double can decide whether the door still clears.
Can a couple sleep on the Wool Origins 10 in a small double?
For the odd night, yes, which makes this size a sensible guest room choice for visiting couples. As an every-night bed for two it is tight, since each person gets noticeably less width than on a UK double. The pocket springs limit motion transfer, but they cannot add space.
Is the small double a good size for a teenager?
It works well for a teenager who has outgrown a UK single but whose room cannot lose much floor space, since it adds 30cm of width while staying the same 190cm length. The medium tension suits most builds, though this is a premium mattress, so it is a long-term buy rather than a stopgap.
Should I choose the small double or size up to the UK double?
Let the room decide. The UK small double is 15cm narrower than the UK double and the same length, and we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double against 2.4m x 2.8m for this size. Sleeping alone in a compact room, take the small double; sharing nightly, size up.