Jay-Be 2200 Pocket Hybrid Ortho TRUECORE Mattress
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Jay-Be 2200 Pocket Hybrid Ortho TRUECORE Mattress
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- The classic couples' footprint: At 135 x 190cm, this is the size most UK couples share, which means it fits the rooms most UK homes actually have.
- Room for bedside tables: In a room of 2.6m x 2.8m or more, a UK double usually leaves space for a table on each side, so nobody balances a lamp on the floor.
- Sprung support at a modest outlay: A pocket sprung hybrid in a UK double at this price point suits anyone furnishing a whole home with a budget spread thin.
- Bedding is easy and cheap: Double sheets and a 200 x 200cm duvet are stocked everywhere, at every price, so dressing the bed costs little.
- Generous for one: A solo sleeper gets the full 4ft 6in width to spread out, with a corner to spare for a dog or cat that claims one.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed and want the traditional couples' size without a UK king dominating the room, you're kitting out a first flat or a whole house on a careful budget, or you sleep alone and want space to stretch, perhaps with a pet who considers the foot of the bed theirs. Allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space and it should sit comfortably.
Consider another size if...
You both like plenty of personal space and your room can take a bigger bed. We'd recommend the UK king instead: it's 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double, and we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for it.
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How much space does each person get on the Jay-Be 2200 in a UK double?
Two people sharing get 67.5cm each. That's the standard shared allowance for a UK double, comfortable for most couples, although if one of you sleeps sprawled or you're both broad shouldered, the UK king of this mattress adds 15cm of width and 10cm of length.
Will the UK double Jay-Be 2200 fit in a small bedroom?
Usually, yes. The mattress is 135 x 190cm, and we suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m so you can open drawers and walk round the bed. In a second bedroom or first flat that also needs a wardrobe and drawers, measure the floor with those in place before ordering.
Is the Jay-Be 2200 UK double easy to get upstairs?
Jay-Be doesn't publish handling details for this mattress, and it's stocked with limited retailer coverage, so check delivery access with the retailer before you buy. Turning stairs in older terraces and tight new build landings are where a 135cm wide mattress can struggle, so measure your narrowest point.
Should couples pick this mattress in a UK double or a UK king?
If your room comfortably exceeds 2.7m x 2.9m and you both value personal space, the UK king is the roomier choice at 15cm wider and 10cm longer. In a typical UK bedroom, though, the UK double leaves more space for bedside tables on both sides and general moving about.
Is the Jay-Be 2200 UK double a good size for a guest room?
Yes, it's the natural guest room size: visiting couples can share it, a solo guest gets plenty of space, and the 135 x 190cm footprint fits alongside a wardrobe in most spare rooms. Bedding is simple too, since double sheets and duvets are sold everywhere.