MattressNextDay Ortho Care Foam Mattress
Mattress
MattressNextDay Ortho Care Foam Mattress
Size
Firmness
Construction
Depth (cm)
20
Layers
2
Layer Details
- EcoFoam®. A sustainable comfort layer made from 100% recycled and re-engineered foam, which moulds gently to your body by reacting to your natural warmth. It's resilient, durable and naturally dust mite resistant, offering solid body support.
- Reflex Foam. A firm reflex foam layer that creates the medium-firm, orthopaedic feel, helping to align your spine into a more comfortable sleeping position. It's highly breathable, which means less overheating and a fresher feel through the night.
Layer details from mattressnextday.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- A sensible fit for typical UK bedrooms: At 135 x 190cm, this size leaves space for a wardrobe and drawers in the average room, where a UK king can start to dominate.
- Room for two on a budget: You get 67.5cm each for two people sharing, which is workable for most couples, especially at this end of the market.
- Bedside tables on both sides: In a room around 3m x 3m the UK double usually leaves enough wall for a table each side, something couples notice every single evening.
- A strong guest room choice: Visiting couples can share it comfortably, and the medium-firm feel with dust mite resistance suits occasional use by different sleepers.
- Easy, affordable bedding: Double sheets and a 200 x 200cm double duvet are stocked everywhere at every price, useful when you're furnishing a whole home at once.
This size suits you if...
You're a couple in a typical UK bedroom and want the standard shared size without paying king-size money, you're kitting out a first flat or a whole house on a stretched budget, or you're furnishing a guest room that needs to sleep visiting couples. It also suits a solo sleeper who likes room to spread out, or who shares the bed with a cat or dog that claims a corner.
Consider another size if...
Either of you is broad-shouldered or you disturb each other turning over. The UK double gives 7.5cm less per person than the UK king, so we'd recommend the Ortho Care Foam in a UK king instead, allowing a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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How much space does each person get on the Ortho Care Foam in a UK double?
Two people sharing get 67.5cm each. That's enough for most couples to sleep comfortably, although the medium-firm foam means you won't sink towards the middle, so each of you tends to stay on your own side. If one of you sprawls, the UK king gives 75cm each.
What room size do I need for the Ortho Care Foam UK double?
We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. That smaller minimum still leaves you walking space on both sides, and in a typical room you should fit a wardrobe and a chest of drawers without squeezing past the bed each morning.
Is the UK double Ortho Care Foam a good choice for a guest room?
It's a strong fit. The UK double sleeps visiting couples as well as solo guests, the medium-firm feel suits a wide range of sleepers for short stays, and the low price makes sense for a bed that isn't used nightly. It's also hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant, helpful for allergy-prone visitors.
Can one person sleep on the Ortho Care Foam in a UK double?
Comfortably. The UK double is 45cm wider than the UK single at the same length, so a solo sleeper gets genuine room to spread out, or to share with a pet that insists on its own corner. If your room is tight, though, the UK single fits in as little as 2.1m x 2.8m.
Is the UK double big enough, or should I size up to the UK king?
For most couples in an average room, the UK double works. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer, giving 75cm each rather than 67.5cm, which matters if either of you is tall or a restless sleeper. Allow at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king before deciding.