MattressNextDay Nautilus Ortho Waterproof Contract Mattress
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MattressNextDay Nautilus Ortho Waterproof Contract Mattress
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- The standard couples' footprint: At 135 x 190cm, or 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in, it fits the double bed frames most UK homes already own.
- Room to walk around it: We suggest a bedroom of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, which most second bedrooms and guest rooms clear comfortably, often with space for bedside tables both sides.
- 67.5cm each for two sharing: Visiting couples get a familiar, workable amount of space each, which is exactly what a guest room needs a few nights at a time.
- Waterproof cover where it matters: A waterproof contract mattress in the double size suits rental properties and guest beds, where you can't control spills and want easy wipe-down maintenance.
- Easy to dress cheaply: Double sheets and duvets are sold everywhere at every price point, useful if you're furnishing a whole property and the budget is already stretched thin.
This size suits you if...
You're setting up a guest room and want visiting couples to have a proper shared bed, you're furnishing a rental or a first flat and need the standard size at a low price, or you sleep alone and like space to spread out, perhaps with a pet claiming a corner.
Consider another size if...
Your bedroom is smaller than our suggested 2.6m x 2.8m minimum, or the bed is for one person in a compact room. We'd recommend the UK single instead: it's 45cm narrower, the same length, and needs a room of at least 2.1m x 2.8m.
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Will the Nautilus Ortho in a UK double fit a small bedroom?
In most cases, yes. The mattress measures 135 x 190cm, and we suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m so you can open drawers and walk around the bed. Around 3m x 3m is the comfortable norm. Measure your usable floor space first, counting built-in wardrobes as walls rather than floor.
Is the UK double Nautilus Ortho big enough for two guests sharing?
Yes, for the way guest beds are actually used. Two people sharing the UK double get 67.5cm of width each, which is the long-standing British standard for couples. Visitors staying a few nights will find it familiar and comfortable, and the waterproof cover makes it a practical choice for a room you don't sleep in yourself.
Should I size up to the UK king with this mattress?
Only if the room allows it. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double, giving 75cm each for two sharing, 7.5cm more per person. It needs a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m though, and for a guest room or rental the UK double is usually the more sensible spend.
Is the UK double version easy to get upstairs?
MattressNextDay doesn't publish a weight or handling guidance for this mattress, so check with the retailer if you have a turning staircase in an older terrace or a tight new build landing. The UK double's 135cm width is more forgiving than a king on awkward corners, but confirm access before ordering.
Would the UK small double suit me better than the UK double?
If you're squeezing a shared bed into a compact room, possibly. The UK double is 15cm wider than the UK small double and the same length, and the UK small double needs a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m. For two adults sharing regularly, the UK double is the more comfortable choice where space allows.