Mattress
Nectar Memory Foam Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium-firm
Construction
Foam
Rolled
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
25
Layers
5
Layer Details
Cover
Adaptive cooling cover
Top Layer
Smart memory foam to dissipate heat & moisture
Layer 2
Pressure relieving memory foam
Layer 3
7 zone support base
Layer 4
Positioning base material
- Fits compact rooms: At 90cm wide it leaves floor space free for a desk or wardrobe, and we suggest a room of just 2.1m x 2.8m.
- Suits raised frames: The all-foam build has no springs to shift about, which makes it a steady fit for bunk, cabin and mid-sleeper frames, though check your frame's maximum mattress depth first.
- Grows with a child: The medium-firm, 6.5 out of 10 feel supports lighter bodies without swallowing them, so it works from childhood through the teenage years.
- Cooler than older foam: The adaptive cooling cover and open-cell foam ease the heat build-up small rooms and loft spaces are prone to.
- Cheap to dress: Standard single sheets and a 135 x 200cm duvet fit, the most widely stocked and affordable bedding of any size.
This size suits you if...
You're buying for a child or teenager and want a foam feel that cushions pressure points without being sinky, you need a guest bed for a spare room that also holds a desk, or you're a solo adult in a student room or first flat where the frame is provided and space is tight.
Consider another size if...
You're an adult who sprawls in your sleep, as 90cm of width can feel restrictive night after night. We'd recommend the UK small double instead: it's 30cm wider, the same length, and needs a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m.
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Will the Nectar Memory Foam UK single fit a bunk or mid sleeper frame?
Usually, yes. The UK single's 90 x 190cm footprint matches most UK bunk and mid-sleeper frames, and the all-foam construction sits flat without springs creaking against a raised base. The one thing to check is depth: this mattress is 25cm deep, and some bunks specify a shallower maximum so the guard rail stays high enough. Measure before you order.
Is a UK single Nectar mattress big enough for an adult?
For one average-sized adult, yes, though it's snug. At 90cm wide and 190cm long it suits solo sleepers who stay fairly still, and it's a practical choice for student rooms and first flats. If you're tall, restless or simply used to more space, the UK small double gives you 30cm more width at the same length.
Is the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress a good choice for a child's bedroom?
It's well suited. The single footprint leaves room for toy storage, a wardrobe and a desk in a typical child's bedroom, and we suggest a floor space of at least 2.1m x 2.8m. The medium-firm foam supports lighter bodies rather than letting them sink, and the foams are CertiPUR certified, which many parents find reassuring.
What room size do I need for a Nectar UK single?
We suggest allowing at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, which is our own guidance rather than Nectar's. That leaves enough clearance to walk round the bed and open drawers. Because the single is the narrowest standard UK size, it's also the most forgiving fit for loft conversions and rooms with sloped ceilings or awkward alcoves.
Can two singles work instead of one double in a guest room?
Yes, and it's often the more flexible arrangement. Two Nectar singles let guests sleep separately or be pushed together for a couple, and each foam mattress moves independently so one person turning over won't disturb the other. Just allow a walkway between the beds, so budget more floor space than the 2.1m x 2.8m we suggest for a single bed on its own.