Silentnight Pocket Essentials 1400 Ortho Mattress
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Silentnight Pocket Essentials 1400 Ortho Mattress
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- A shared size that stays put: Two people means twice the movement, and pocket springs respond to each sleeper separately, so you feel less of your partner turning over on a shared 135cm surface.
- Fits the rooms most of us actually have: We suggest a minimum room of 2.6m x 2.8m, which most UK doubles bedrooms clear comfortably, with space left for wardrobes and drawers.
- Room for bedside tables on both sides: At 135cm wide rather than a king's 150cm, this size usually leaves enough wall for a table and lamp each side of the bed.
- Easy to dress: Standard double sheets and a 200 x 200cm duvet fit, all stocked everywhere at every price, which matters if you're kitting out a whole home at once.
- An extra firm feel for two: Extra firm surfaces suit back and front sleepers who ache on softer beds, and the firmness holds up when a second person adds weight to the mattress.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and want the classic couples' size in a room where a king would crowd the furniture, or you sleep alone and like space to spread out on a solid, extra firm surface. It also suits a guest room that hosts visiting couples, since 135 x 190cm is the size most guests expect and most spare rooms can take.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both like space, or one of you is tall, since 67.5cm each for two people sharing is snug. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer; allow at least 2.7m x 2.9m for it.
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Is a UK double Pocket Essentials 1400 Ortho firm enough for two sleepers?
Yes. Silentnight rates this mattress extra firm, and the 1400 pocket springs compress independently, so adding a second sleeper doesn't soften the feel where you lie. Each of you gets 67.5cm of width, and the springs' independent movement means you should notice less of a partner shifting during the night.
Will the UK double version fit up a narrow staircase?
A 135 x 190cm mattress is the size delivery teams handle most often, and it turns tighter stairs in older terraces more easily than a king would. Pocket spring mattresses don't roll or fold, though, so measure your narrowest turn and landing before ordering, especially in a new build with a tight stairwell.
Should I get this mattress in a double or a king for my bedroom?
It comes down to room size. We suggest at least 2.6m x 2.8m for the UK double and at least 2.7m x 2.9m for the UK king, which is 15cm wider and 10cm longer. If you want bedside tables on both sides plus a wardrobe, the double leaves noticeably more breathing room.
Is the UK double a good choice for a guest room?
It's arguably the best size for one. Visiting couples can share it, solo guests get plenty of space, and double bedding is cheap and easy to find. The extra firm feel is the one caution: lighter side sleepers among your guests may find it presses into the shoulder and hip.
How much space does each person get on this mattress in a double?
67.5cm each for two people sharing. That's the long standing UK standard and fine for most couples, though it's snug if either of you sprawls or you share with a dog or cat that claims a corner. In that case the UK king, at 15cm wider, is the better buy.