Shire Bed Company Pocket Luxury 1000 Mattress
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Shire Bed Company Pocket Luxury 1000 Mattress
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- Room for two without filling the room: At 135 x 190cm, the UK double needs a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m by our guidance, which many ordinary UK bedrooms can manage.
- Less disturbance on a shared bed: Each spring sits in its own fabric pocket, which means when one of you shifts on your 67.5cm half, the other feels less of it.
- A modest spend when budgets are stretched: It sits at the budget end of pocket sprung mattresses, so a UK double for a first flat leaves more money for the rest of the furniture.
- A safe pick for visiting couples: The medium feel suits most guests you might put up, although lightweight side sleepers may find it a little firm.
- Simple to find bedding for: Double sheets are easy to buy almost anywhere, and a 200 x 200cm double duvet is the standard match for the UK double.
This size suits you if...
You share a bed every night in a typical UK bedroom and still want space for bedside tables or a wardrobe, or you're furnishing a guest room or first flat where couples need a comfortable bed at a sensible cost.
Consider another size if...
You or your partner find 67.5cm each feels cramped, or you sprawl at night. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which gives 75cm each; we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king.
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Is the Shire Pocket Luxury 1000 UK double wide enough for two adults?
The UK double gives 67.5cm each for two people sharing. That suits most couples, and the pocket springs help by reducing movement between the two halves. If either of you sleeps spread out, the UK king gives 75cm each, so the UK double gives 7.5cm less per person.
Will a UK double Shire Pocket Luxury 1000 fit with bedside tables on both sides?
We suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. In a room near the smaller figure, measure your bedside tables and the walkway before buying, as that is where space runs out first.
How much more space does the Shire Pocket Luxury 1000 UK king give than the UK double?
The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king. For two sharing, the UK king gives 75cm each against 67.5cm on the UK double. The trade-off is floor space: we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king.
Is the Shire Pocket Luxury 1000 UK double long enough for a tall sleeper?
The UK double is 190cm long, or 6ft 3in, which suits most adults. If your feet already reach the end of your current bed, the UK king is 10cm longer as well as 15cm wider, though we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king.
Should I get the UK double or UK single Shire Pocket Luxury 1000 for a spare room?
If couples ever stay, the UK double is the better choice: it is 45cm wider than the UK single at the same length. The UK single suits a box room better, and we suggest at least 2.1m x 2.8m for the UK single, against 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double.