Hypnos Wool Origins 8 Medium Mattress
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Hypnos Wool Origins 8 Medium Mattress
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- Genuine stretching room for one: At 30cm wider than a UK single, this size lets a solo sleeper change position freely, which matters more on a responsive pocket spring surface you sink into slightly.
- Fits where a double won't: Being 15cm narrower than a UK double, it can be the difference between a door that clears the bed and one that doesn't in a box room or studio.
- A considered mattress for a compact space: Small rooms often get the cheapest mattress in the house; this puts Hypnos pocket spring support and a sustainable cotton cover into a 4ft footprint.
- Copes with the occasional shared night: The independently moving springs limit partner disturbance, so a guest room small double handles a visiting couple for a weekend, even if it's snug.
- Standard 4ft sizing: The small double is an established UK size, so frames, fitted sheets and protectors are easy to find rather than a special order.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone most nights and have felt hemmed in by a single, but your room can't take a full double. Or you're furnishing a guest room, loft conversion or holiday let where couples stay occasionally rather than nightly, and you'd rather they had a quality mattress in a size the room actually accommodates. Allow at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night and want it to be comfortable long term, rather than manageable for a weekend. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which is 15cm wider; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for that size.
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Is the Hypnos Wool Origins 8 small double big enough for a couple?
For occasional nights, yes. The pocket springs move independently, so you won't feel every turn your partner makes, which helps at this width. For nightly sharing, 120cm is tight for two adults, and we'd point full-time couples to the UK double, which is 15cm wider, or the UK king, which is 30cm wider and 10cm longer.
What room size do I need for a small double Hypnos Wool Origins 8?
We suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That leaves room to walk round the bed and open drawers, rather than simply squeezing the frame in. If your room comfortably exceeds 2.6m x 2.8m, it's worth considering the UK double, since the extra 15cm of width makes a real difference for sharing.
How big is the Hypnos Wool Origins 8 in a small double?
It measures 120 x 190cm, which is 4ft x 6ft 3in. That's 30cm wider than the UK single at the same length, so a teenager or adult who has outgrown a single gains real width without the bed taking up any more length in the room.
Is a small double a good choice for a guest room?
It's one of the more sensible guest room sizes: wide enough for a visiting couple to manage for a few nights, narrow enough to leave floor space in a small second bedroom. Spending this much on a guest bed is a stretch, so it makes most sense where the room doubles as a regular sleeping space.
Where can I buy the Wool Origins 8 in a small double?
Availability shifts, so rather than list stockists here, compare the retailers shown on this page; the prices are updated as retailers change them. Check that the listing specifies the UK small double at 120 x 190cm, since some retailers list 4ft and 4ft 6in options close together and they take different bedding.