Shire Bed Company Pocket Luxury 1000 Mattress
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Shire Bed Company Pocket Luxury 1000 Mattress
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- Room to lie apart: At 75cm each for two sharing, you gain 7.5cm per person over a UK double, which means fewer elbows and less waking when one of you shifts.
- Length for taller sleepers: The UK king runs to 200cm, or 6ft 6in, which is 10cm longer than a UK double, so a partner over six foot can stretch out without their feet overhanging.
- Quieter early starts: If one of you is up hours before the other, independent pocket springs combined with the extra width mean getting out of bed disturbs the sleeper far less.
- A medium feel you can share: The medium firmness suits most couples, although a lightweight side sleeper may find it slightly firm.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and have outgrown a UK double, or one of you is tall enough that a 190cm mattress leaves your feet at the very edge.
Consider another size if...
Your bedroom is smaller than our suggested minimum of 2.7m x 2.9m for a UK king. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which needs at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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Is the Shire Pocket Luxury 1000 UK king long enough for someone over 6ft?
The UK king is 200cm long, which is 6ft 6in, and 10cm longer than the UK double. For most people a little over six foot, that extra length makes a real difference, particularly if you sleep on your back with your feet pointed.
How much space does each person get on a UK king Shire Pocket Luxury 1000?
Two people sharing get 75cm each. The UK double gives 67.5cm each, so the UK king adds 7.5cm per person, which is enough for most couples to sleep without constantly brushing against each other.
Will a Shire Pocket Luxury 1000 UK king fit in my bedroom?
We suggest a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m, with 3.2m x 3.2m feeling comfortable once bedside tables are in. New build master bedrooms can be tighter than the floor plan suggests after fitted wardrobes, so measure the clear floor space before you order.
Should I choose the UK king or UK super king Shire Pocket Luxury 1000?
The UK super king gives 90cm each, so the UK king offers 15cm less per person. Both sizes are the same length. The UK super king needs a room of at least 3m x 2.9m, so if your room falls short of that, the UK king is the practical choice.
Does a king size pocket spring mattress stop partner disturbance?
It reduces it rather than removing it. Pocket springs move independently, and the UK king's 75cm per person puts more distance between you than a UK double does. A heavy partner rolling over may still be felt a little, but far less than on an open coil mattress.