Shire Bed Company Memory Deluxe 1000 Mattress
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Shire Bed Company Memory Deluxe 1000 Mattress
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- Room for two, within reason: The UK double gives each of you 67.5cm, which is comfortable for couples who sleep fairly still but a little snug if either of you sprawls.
- Leaves space around the bed: We suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m, so in many typical UK bedrooms you can still fit a bedside table on each side and open the wardrobe.
- Kind to a stretched budget: If you're furnishing a whole home in one go, a budget hybrid in a UK double leaves more money for drawers, curtains and everything else on the list.
- A feel most couples can share: Medium firm suits most pairs of sleepers, although a lighter partner who sleeps on their side may find it slightly solid under the shoulder.
- Simple to dress: Double sheets are easy to find, and a 200 x 200cm double duvet covers the UK double without extra hunting for bedding.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed with a partner and your bedroom would feel cramped with a UK king, or you're setting up a spare room where visiting couples will sleep a few nights at a time and you'd rather not overspend.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both spread out, or one of you is tall and wants extra length. We'd recommend the UK king instead; we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king.
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How much space per person on a Shire Memory Deluxe 1000 double?
Two people sharing the UK double get 67.5cm each. That suits couples who sleep in their own half without much movement. If one of you rolls around or lies starfish, the UK king gives 75cm each, so you would each gain 7.5cm by sizing up.
Will a Shire Memory Deluxe 1000 UK double fit my bedroom with bedside tables?
We suggest allowing at least 2.6m x 2.8m for a UK double, with around 3m x 3m as the comfortable norm. At the smaller end, bedside tables on both sides may be tight once a wardrobe is in, so measure the walkways as well as the floor.
How much bigger is the Shire Memory Deluxe 1000 in a UK king than a UK double?
The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double. For couples, that works out at 7.5cm more each. It needs more floor too: we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king, compared with 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double.
Shire Memory Deluxe 1000 double dimensions in feet and inches?
The UK double measures 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in, which is 135 x 190cm. Those are standard UK double measurements, so it should suit a UK double bed frame or divan base. Check your frame's internal dimensions before ordering if it is an older or unusual one.
Is the Shire Memory Deluxe 1000 double a good mattress for a guest room?
For a spare room that hosts couples, the UK double is a practical choice: enough width for two guests, a modest footprint and a budget price point. The medium firm feel suits most visitors, although a lightweight side sleeper might find it a little firm for a longer stay.