Silentnight Eco Comfort Airmesh 1600 Pocket Mattress
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Silentnight Eco Comfort Airmesh 1600 Pocket Mattress
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- 15cm wider than a UK double: That extra width goes straight into personal space, so a couple who feel cramped on a double will notice the difference from the first night.
- Pocket springs suit a shared king: Each of the 1600 springs compresses independently, which means a partner getting up hours before you is less likely to jolt you awake.
- 200cm length for taller sleepers: At 6ft 6in long, the UK king adds 10cm over a double, enough to stop anyone approaching six foot sleeping with feet at the edge.
- Medium feel works for two: A medium firmness is a reasonable compromise when two people share, soft enough for side sleepers without leaving back sleepers unsupported.
- Fits a typical master bedroom: We suggest a room of at least 2.7m x 2.9m, which most UK master bedrooms can manage even with wardrobes in place.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and a double no longer feels like enough, especially if one of you is up early while the other sleeps on. It's also the size to pick if either partner is approaching six foot, since the 200cm length removes the cramped-feet problem a 190cm double creates. A dog that treats the bed as its own is another good reason for the extra width.
Consider another size if...
Your bedroom falls short of our suggested 2.7m x 2.9m minimum, or you sleep alone and don't need the width. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which needs at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space.
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Is a UK king Silentnight Eco Comfort Airmesh 1600 big enough for a couple?
Comfortably, for most. At 150cm wide it gives 75cm each for two people sharing, and the 1600 pocket springs reduce how much of a partner's movement crosses the bed. If one of you is heavier or you both sprawl, the UK super king adds another 30cm of width, though it needs a room of at least 3m x 2.9m.
Will the UK king fit in a new build master bedroom?
Usually, but measure first. New build masters often feel smaller once fitted wardrobes go in, and we suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m for a UK king, with more space feeling noticeably better. If your room is tighter, the UK double needs a minimum of 2.6m x 2.8m and still sleeps two.
How long is the Eco Comfort Airmesh 1600 in a king size?
200cm, or 6ft 6in in old money. That's 10cm longer than the UK double, which matters if either of you is tall: on a 190cm mattress, anyone near six foot tends to end up with their feet against the footboard or hanging off the end. The extra length is often the real reason couples size up.
Does a king size help if my partner gets up earlier than me?
It helps in two ways. The width means their side of the bed is further from yours, and the pocket spring construction means their side compresses independently, so the movement of getting up transfers less across the mattress. Neither makes you immune to disturbance, but together they make an early alarm on the other side much easier to sleep through.
Should I choose the UK king or UK super king in this mattress?
The UK king suits most couples: real space without demanding a huge room. The UK super king is 30cm wider at the same length, worth it if a child or dog regularly joins you, but we suggest at least 3m x 2.9m of room for it. If your bedroom is average sized, the UK king is the safer call.