Village Inspire 1050 Firm Mattress
Mattress
Village Inspire 1050 Firm Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Depth (cm)
28
Layers
4
Layer Details
- Cover. A Smooth-Tech™ fabric cover sits on top. It gives a smooth, even sleep surface against your sheets.
- Fillings. English cotton and Hampshire wool fillings, which means the mattress breathes naturally and wicks moisture away as you sleep. These natural materials are durable and sustainable too.
- Spring system. 1000 pocket springs in the king size, arranged in 7 zones that mirror your body shape. Each spring moves independently, so you feel targeted support rather than a flat, uniform push-back.
- Support system. A double steel-framed support system reinforces the edges of the mattress. That maximises the usable sleep area, useful if you share the bed or tend to drift towards the side.
Layer details from furniturevillage.co.uk product page, September 2026.
- Room to sprawl on your own: At 30cm wider than the UK single, you can sleep diagonally or starfish across a firm, supportive surface without an arm dropping off the side.
- Edges you can actually use: The double steel-framed edge support keeps the sides firm, which means you get more of the 120cm width as usable sleep space rather than a sloping border.
- Fits rooms a double would crowd: Being 15cm narrower than a UK double, it leaves a little more floor for a bedside table, a wardrobe door or a clear path round the bed.
- Zoned support for one body: The 7 zones sit where your shoulders, hips and legs fall when you sleep alone, so the firm support lines up with you rather than being shared.
- Natural fillings in a smaller room: English cotton and Hampshire wool breathe well, which helps in a compact bedroom or loft conversion where warm air tends to collect overnight.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and want more space than a UK single allows, you are fitting out a compact double bedroom or a teenager's room that cannot give up much floor, or you need a firm guest bed that couples will use now and then rather than every night.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed with a partner every night, or you are taller and want extra length. We'd recommend the UK king instead, which gives 75cm each; allow at least 2.7m x 2.9m.
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Is the Village Inspire 1050 Firm small double big enough for one adult?
For most solo sleepers, yes. At 120 x 190cm it is 30cm wider than the UK single, which is enough to roll over, stretch out or sleep diagonally. The firm tension and reinforced edges mean the full width feels supportive, so you are not avoiding the sides. Taller adults may find the 190cm length a little short.
Will a UK small double Village Inspire 1050 fit in a box room?
It can, provided the room is large enough. We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double, which leaves space to walk round the bed and open drawers. Measure the door swing and any sloping ceiling in a loft conversion before you order, as the 28cm depth also adds height to the finished bed.
Can guests share the Village Inspire 1050 in a UK small double?
For a night or two, yes. The steel-framed edges help, because each person can lie closer to the side without feeling they might roll off. Nightly sharing is a different matter: the UK king gives 75cm each and suits couples far better. For a guest room used occasionally, the UK small double is a sensible compromise.
Is the Village Inspire 1050 small double a good upgrade from a single for a teenager?
It suits a teenager who has outgrown a UK single but whose room cannot take much more width. You gain 30cm across and keep the same 190cm length, so the bed barely changes the room's layout. The firm feel suits back and front sleepers; a very light teenager who sleeps on their side may find it slightly unyielding.
Should I get the Village Inspire 1050 in a UK small double or a UK king?
Choose the UK small double if you sleep alone and your room is closer to our suggested 2.4m x 2.8m. The UK king is 30cm wider and 10cm longer, gives two sharers 75cm each, and needs at least 2.7m x 2.9m. Couples sleeping together nightly will be more comfortable on the UK king.