Sealy Opulence Mattress
Mattress
Sealy Opulence Mattress
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Firmness
Medium Soft
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- The shared size most UK rooms can take: At 135 x 190cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 3in), the UK double fits comfortably in bedrooms where a UK king would crowd the walls.
- Room left for furniture: In a typical double bedroom this footprint usually leaves space for bedside tables on both sides, plus a wardrobe, which a wider bed often doesn't.
- A softer feel where closeness matters: With 67.5cm each for two people sharing, the medium soft surface cushions shoulders and hips, which side-sleeping couples in particular tend to appreciate.
- Bedding is easy and cheap to find: Double sheets and a 200 x 200cm duvet are stocked everywhere, so dressing this bed costs less effort than the rarer larger sizes.
- Simpler to get into the room: A double is easier to manoeuvre up the turning stairs of an older terrace or a tight new build landing than a UK king or UK super king.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed most nights and want a soft, cushioned feel without giving your whole bedroom over to the mattress, or you sleep alone and like space to spread out. It also suits a guest room that regularly hosts visiting couples, where a comfortable premium mattress in a modest footprint makes sense.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both like room to move, and your bedroom measures at least 2.7m x 2.9m. In that case we'd recommend the UK king instead: it's 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double.
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Is a UK double Sealy Opulence big enough for two adults?
It works, with a caveat. Two people sharing a UK double get 67.5cm of width each, which most couples find comfortable but restless sleepers can feel. Because the Opulence is medium soft, you'll sink in slightly rather than lie on top, which can make the space feel a little cosier still. Larger couples may prefer the UK king.
Will a double Sealy Opulence fit my bedroom with bedside tables?
Usually, yes. The mattress is 135cm wide, and we suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. In a room near that norm you'll typically fit a table either side and still open the wardrobe doors, which is where the double beats the UK king in smaller homes.
Is the Sealy Opulence double a good choice for a guest room?
It's a strong fit. A double handles visiting couples without dominating a spare room, and the medium soft feel is gentle enough that most guests, especially side sleepers, will settle in easily. The main hesitation is cost: this is a premium mattress, so it suits a guest room that gets regular use rather than occasional visits.
Should I get the Sealy Opulence in a double or a king?
Go by your room and how you sleep. The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king, and needs at least 2.6m x 2.8m against our suggested 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king. If you both like the softer surface and tend to spread out, the extra width of the UK king is money well spent.
Will a double mattress get up narrow stairs?
More easily than the larger sizes. At 135 x 190cm, a UK double is the most forgiving shared size to carry through older terraced stairs or a tight new build landing. Measure the awkward turn before ordering all the same, and check with the retailer how the Opulence is delivered, since we don't hold packaging details for this model.