Vispring Magnificence Medium Mattress
Mattress
Vispring Magnificence Medium Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium
Construction
Depth (cm)
23
Layers
6
Layer Details
- Top upholstery layer. Hand-teased real Shetland wool blended with cashmere and mohair, which means a soft, breathable sleeping surface that helps regulate temperature. These fibres are teased by hand rather than compressed by machine, so the loft feels plush from day one.
- Middle upholstery layer. Hand-opened Austrian Moosburger® horsetail, a traditional upholstery material valued for its natural spring and airflow. It adds resilience beneath the softer top fibres, so the surface recovers quickly when you move.
- Core upholstery layer. Blended real Shetland wool and cotton, cushioning the transition between the upholstery and the springs. This layer keeps the feel consistent and stops you sensing the spring unit beneath.
- Spring layer 1. A two layer, hand-nested calico pocket spring construction using vanadium steel springs, 2,812 in total. Each spring works independently, which means support that follows your body's shape and less motion transfer to a partner.
- Base upholstery layer. Blended real Shetland wool and cotton beneath the springs, giving the unit a stable, cushioned foundation. It also protects the springs and the base of your bed from wear.
- Border. Upholstered with protective coir and wool, which means firm, durable edges that hold their shape. You should feel supported sitting or sleeping near the side rather than rolling off.
Layer details from vispring.com product page, September 2026.
- Room to spread out alone: The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, which means a solo sleeper can turn over or stretch an arm out without hitting the edge.
- Keeps floor space in compact rooms: At 15cm narrower than the UK double, the UK small double leaves a little more space beside the bed for a chest of drawers or a door that opens fully.
- Supportive edges on a narrower bed: The coir and wool border is built to hold its shape, which matters more on a 4ft mattress, where you spend more of the night close to the side.
- Natural fibres for a single occupant: The Shetland wool, cashmere and mohair upholstery is designed to breathe, so a solo sleeper in a small, warm room should stay more comfortable than on synthetic foam.
- Quiet for occasional guests: Each pocket spring moves independently, which helps limit disturbance when two guests share the UK small double for a weekend stay.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and have outgrown a single, your bedroom is at least 2.4m x 2.8m but a UK double would crowd it, or you're furnishing a guest room where couples stay only now and then.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed every night and both want room to move freely. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which gives 67.5cm each; allow at least 2.6m x 2.8m.
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Is the Vispring Magnificence UK small double big enough for one adult?
For most solo sleepers, yes. At 120 x 190cm, the UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, so you can lie diagonally or shift position through the night. The one limit is length: it matches the UK single and UK double, so very tall sleepers may prefer the longer UK king.
What room size do I need for a Vispring Magnificence small double?
We suggest allowing at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double. That leaves space to walk round the bed and open a wardrobe. If your room is smaller, check where the door swings, because a deep, traditionally upholstered mattress on a frame takes up more visual space than its width suggests.
Should I buy the Vispring Magnificence in a UK small double or UK double?
The UK double is 15cm wider and gives 67.5cm each for two sharing, with our suggested minimum room of 2.6m x 2.8m. If you sleep alone or your room can't meet that, the UK small double makes more sense. Couples sharing nightly will usually be happier on the UK double.
Is a Vispring Magnificence small double a good choice for a guest room?
It can be, provided most guests come alone or couples stay only a night or two. Independent pocket springs help reduce disturbance between sleepers, and the firm edges make the full width usable. If couples stay with you regularly for longer visits, a wider size will feel less cramped.
Will a UK small double fit in a loft conversion bedroom?
Often it's the more practical choice. In a loft room where sloping ceilings cut the usable floor, a 4ft bed leaves more standing room beside it than a UK double. Measure the flat floor area rather than the whole room, and remember this mattress sits deep, so check headroom above the sleeping surface too.