Millbrook Wool Sublime Medium Pocket 8000 Mattress
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Millbrook Wool Sublime Medium Pocket 8000 Mattress
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- Fits where other sizes won't: At 90cm wide, this size slots into rooms that a double simply can't, and we suggest a minimum floor space of just 2.1m x 2.8m.
- Room left over for living: In a child's bedroom the bed usually competes with a wardrobe, a desk and toy storage, and the UK single leaves the most floor free for all three.
- Works for shared and spare rooms: Two UK singles with a walkway between them suit siblings sharing, and the same setup makes a guest room far more flexible than one double bed.
- The easiest bedding to buy: Single sheets and a standard 135 x 200cm duvet are the cheapest and most widely stocked in the UK, which keeps ongoing costs down.
- Pocket springs at one-person scale: This is a pocket sprung mattress, which means the springs respond to one sleeper's weight individually rather than as a single unit, useful for a growing child or teen.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child's room or a teenager and want their standard first full-size bed, you sleep alone in a compact room, loft conversion or first flat where 90cm of width is what fits, or you're kitting out a spare room or study that doubles as guest space and need a bed that doesn't dominate it.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who sprawls in the night, or you share the bed even occasionally. We'd recommend the Millbrook Wool Sublime in a UK double instead: it's 45cm wider, gives 67.5cm each for two sharing, and we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
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What are the dimensions of the Millbrook Wool Sublime in a UK single?
The UK single measures 90 x 190cm, which is 3ft x 6ft 3in. It's the same length as the UK small double and UK double, so upgrading later only costs you width, not length. The UK king and UK super king are 10cm longer as well as wider.
Will the UK single Millbrook Wool Sublime fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
The footprint will: 90 x 190cm is the standard size UK bunk beds and mid sleepers are built around. Depth is the thing to check, since raised frames often have a maximum mattress height for safety rails. Millbrook publishes limited specification detail for this model, so confirm its depth with the retailer before ordering for a raised frame.
Is a UK single big enough for an adult?
For one average-sized adult, yes, though at 90cm wide it's snug if you move around a lot in the night. If your room allows an extra 30cm of width, the Millbrook Wool Sublime in a UK small double is the same 190cm length, and we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
How small a room can a single mattress go in?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which is the smallest recommended footprint of any standard UK size. That makes this the practical choice for box rooms, loft conversions where the bed sits under the slope, and children's rooms where storage and a desk need to fit too.
Is this a good single mattress for a child or teenager?
The size is right: the UK single is the default for children's beds across the UK, and it will see a child through their teens. On feel, this is a medium pocket sprung mattress, though Millbrook publishes limited detail on its layers, so a lighter child may find it responds slightly differently than an adult would. Check the specification with the retailer if firmness matters to you.