Rest Assured Silk Pocket 1400 Mattress
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Rest Assured Silk Pocket 1400 Mattress
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- Room to spread out on your own: The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single at the same length, which means you can sprawl a little without an arm hanging off the edge.
- Fits where a UK double would crowd: Being 15cm narrower than the UK double can decide whether a box room door still swings open fully or catches on the bed.
- Fine for the odd shared night: Two people can manage a weekend visit comfortably enough, although couples sharing every night will find a wider size easier to live with.
- A standard 4ft frame size: At 4ft x 6ft 3in, the UK small double is a common UK size, so matching frames and fitted sheets are easy to find.
- Modest room requirement: We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m, which brings a proper double-style bed within reach of many smaller UK bedrooms.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and have started to feel cramped on a single, or you're furnishing a guest room or small second bedroom where couples stay only occasionally rather than every night.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night and both want room to move. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double.
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Will the Silk Pocket 1400 UK small double fit in a box room?
It can, provided the room is large enough. We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double, which leaves space to walk around the bed and open the door. If your room falls short of that, the UK single needs at least 2.1m x 2.8m by our guidance.
Is the Rest Assured Silk Pocket 1400 UK small double long enough for a tall person?
The UK small double is 190cm long, the same length as the UK single and UK double. If you're tall and your feet already reach the end of a standard bed, the UK king is 10cm longer, although it needs a larger room: we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
Silk Pocket 1400 small double or double for a couple?
For occasional stays, the UK small double is workable. For nightly sharing, the UK double is 15cm wider and gives 67.5cm each, which most couples will find more comfortable. The trade-off is space: we suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double, against 2.4m x 2.8m for the UK small double.
Is a UK small double a good upgrade from a single for a teenager?
Yes, if the room allows. The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single but the same length, so you gain width without the bed reaching further into the room. That makes it a sensible step up for a growing teenager whose bedroom can't give up much floor space.
What size bed frame does the Silk Pocket 1400 UK small double need?
You'll need a 4ft frame, sized for a 120 x 190cm mattress. Frames for a UK double or UK king won't suit, as the mattress would move around on a wider base. Check the frame's internal measurements match 120 x 190cm before ordering.