Foam Mattress Buying Advice: 5 UK Options Compared
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Compare five UK foam mattresses by price, construction, firmness, guarantees and trials, including budget, memory-foam and custom-size options.
The best small double bed frame depends on whether you want low cost, storage, a mattress, or a particular material. In the UK, a small double takes a 120 × 190 cm mattress and is also called a 4 ft or three-quarter bed. The table compares five supported options. Prices are the listed figures; outer dimensions and product conditions should be checked before ordering.
| Pick | Type | Price listed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Beds Loxley | Fabric ottoman | £199, reduced from £349 | Lift-up storage on a budget |
| Bedstar Capricorn | Wooden frame | £189, reduced from £255 | A straightforward wooden frame |
| Linthorpe small double metal frame | Metal frame | £125.95 | A low-priced metal frame |
| Oak Furniture Village small double ottoman bed | Ottoman bed | £330, reduced from £399 | Full under-bed storage with a mattress option |
| B&Q Grey Plush | Wooden bed with drawers and mattress | £364.99 | Storage, headboard and mattress in one purchase |
The Happy Beds Loxley is a strong choice when under-bed storage is the priority and you already have a mattress. It is a fabric-upholstered 4 ft frame with a headboard, sprung-slatted base, ottoman storage and a five-year manufacturer’s guarantee. The listed price is £199, reduced from £349, and the frame is sold without a mattress.
The frame measures approximately 128 cm wide, 207 cm long and 117 cm high. These outer dimensions are larger than the 120 × 190 cm mattress because the headboard and side structure add to the footprint.
The Bedstar Capricorn suits shoppers looking for a wooden frame without an integrated ottoman mechanism. Bedstar lists it at £189, reduced from £255, and the product was shown as in stock. It is available in the UK small double size of 120 × 190 cm. Bedstar also warns that the outer frame dimensions may differ from the mattress dimensions.
The Linthorpe small double metal bed frame is the lowest-priced frame in this selection at £125.95. Linthorpe gives an estimated three-week stock time and offers finishes including black, white and metallic tones.
This option is suitable when you want a metal structure without drawers or lift-up storage. The listing covers small double metal frames in several finishes.
The Oak Furniture Village small double ottoman bed is listed at £330, reduced from £399. It provides full under-bed storage through a lift-up ottoman mechanism and has a mattress option.
This is the most direct choice in the comparison for shoppers who want a small double ottoman bed with storage and the possibility of buying a mattress with the bed.
The B&Q Grey Plush is listed at £364.99 and is sold and shipped by Bed Time UK. The product includes a wooden frame, a pocket-sprung memory-foam mattress, two storage drawers and a 508 mm headboard.
It is the most complete package in this selection for someone looking for a small double bed with storage, headboard and mattress rather than a frame alone.
A UK small double mattress measures 120 × 190 cm, equivalent to 4 ft × 6 ft 3 in. Small doubles are also known as 4 ft beds and three-quarter beds. A standard UK double mattress is normally the same 190 cm length but 15 cm wider, so a small double saves width while retaining the usual double-bed length.
The mattress measurement is not the same as the bed frame footprint. The Loxley, for example, is approximately 128 × 207 cm, while headboards, side rails and storage mechanisms can add width or length on other models.
Choose drawers when you want storage that opens horizontally from the side. Choose an ottoman when you want a larger continuous space beneath the mattress and a lift-up base.
A frame-only purchase such as the Loxley does not provide a mattress. The Oak Furniture Village product has a mattress option, while the B&Q Grey Plush is listed with a mattress.
Material affects the appearance and construction, but the 120 × 190 cm mattress requirement remains the same.
| Frame type | Choose it when | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden | You prefer a wood-based frame | Bedstar Capricorn or B&Q Grey Plush |
| Metal | You want a metal frame with a choice of finishes | Linthorpe small double metal frames |
| Upholstered | You want a fabric headboard or upholstered finish | Happy Beds Loxley |
| Ottoman | You want lift-up storage beneath the mattress | Happy Beds Loxley or Oak Furniture Village |
| Drawer-storage | You want storage accessed from drawers | B&Q Grey Plush |
Yes, two adults can use one, but it is likely to feel snug. A UK small double is 120 × 190 cm, and Which? describes it as suitable for one person wanting extra room while saying two adults will find it “pretty snug”. A standard double gives each sleeper more width.
The main types are metal, wooden, upholstered, divan, drawer-storage and lift-up ottoman frames. The choice depends on the desired appearance, storage access and space around the bed. Every frame must accept a 120 × 190 cm UK small double mattress.
