What Is a Single Mattress?
A single mattress is a mattress made for one person. It is the standard size for a single bed, and it is the right choice for a child's bedroom, a teenager's room, a guest room or a small bedroom. A single mattress is also a good choice for an adult who sleeps alone and wants a bed that fits a small room.
At Kensley Home, our single mattresses start from £170, with free delivery and pay on delivery. You can browse the full range of mattresses
Single Mattress Size
How big is a single mattress? A standard single mattress size in the UK is 3 feet wide by 6 feet 3 inches long, which is 90 centimetres by 190 centimetres. A single mattress size of 3 feet by 6 feet 3 inches fits a standard single bed frame, a single divan base and a single ottoman bed.
If you are buying for a child, check the length as well as the width. A standard single mattress is long enough for most adults, so a child will not outgrow it quickly. If you need a longer mattress for a tall teenager or adult, ask us about longer sizes before you order.
Memory Foam Single Mattresses
A memory foam single mattress is made from foam that softens with your body heat and moulds around your shape. It spreads your weight evenly and takes pressure off your shoulders and hips. A single mattress memory foam design is quiet, with no springs to squeak, and it cuts down movement, so it suits light sleepers.
A single memory foam mattress is a popular choice for children and teenagers, because it is soft, comfortable and supportive. A single bed memory foam mattress is the same idea: a memory foam mattress made to fit a single bed. If you like a soft, hugging feel, memory foam is a good place to start.
Pocket Sprung and Hybrid Single Mattresses
A pocket sprung mattress has springs, and each spring sits in its own fabric pocket, so it moves on its own. This means the mattress supports each part of your body separately and gives a bouncy, breathable feel. A single sprung mattress suits people who like a firm, airy mattress, and a single mattress sprung design stays cool through the night because air moves freely between the springs. You can browse pocket sprung mattresses
A hybrid mattress single combines springs and foam in one mattress. A single mattress hybrid gives you the support of springs with the comfort of a foam top layer. It is a good middle choice if you cannot decide between foam and springs.
Single Beds with a Mattress Included
Buying a bed and a mattress together is simpler and often cheaper than buying them separately. A single divan bed with mattress is a good choice for a child's room or a guest room, because the divan base is strong and neat, and it often comes with drawers for storage. A 3ft single divan bed with mattress fits a standard single mattress, and a single divan bed with storage and mattress gives you drawers under the bed for clothes, toys or bedding.
A single divan bed with mattress and headboard is a complete set, so you do not need to buy anything else. A single divan with mattress is the same idea in a simpler form, with a divan base and a mattress, and you can add a headboard later if you want one.
A single ottoman bed with mattress has a lift-up base with storage underneath, which is useful in a small room. Single ottoman beds with mattress options give you the whole space under the mattress for storage, so you do not need extra furniture.
An adult single bed with mattress suits a grown-up who sleeps alone, and a single adult bed with mattress is the same thing: a single bed and mattress made for an adult sleeper. A white single bed with mattress looks bright and clean in a small room, and a white single bed and mattress set with white bedding gives a fresh, tidy look. For a bright room, a single bed, white mattress and white bedding give a clean, calm feel, and a single white bed and mattress set is easy to match with any colour of wall or curtain.
How to Choose the Best Single Mattress
The best single mattress is the one that fits the sleeper, the bed and the room. A firm mattress suits back sleepers and children who need strong support. A medium mattress suits most people, and a soft mattress suits side sleepers who like a gentle feel.
A standard single mattress is the size most people buy, and a new single mattress should feel supportive from the first night. If you are buying for a child, choose a mattress that will last as they grow, and check that it fits the bed frame properly.
A single mattress price starts from £170 at Kensley Home. If you want to buy single mattress options online, check the size, the type and the delivery before you order. Delivery is free, and you can pay on delivery, so there is no risk in ordering.
Some shoppers search for a single divan bed with mattress under 100, but a good divan bed with a mattress costs more than that. Our divan beds start from £130 and our mattresses start from £170, so a divan bed with a mattress is good value, and it will last for years.
Single Mattress Sale
A single mattress sale is a good time to buy, especially if you are setting up a new bedroom. A single mattress UK delivery is free at Kensley Home, and you can pay on delivery. Look for a mattress that suits how you sleep, not just the lowest price, because a good mattress lasts for years and a cheap mattress that does not suit you is money wasted.
Summary
A single mattress measures 3 feet by 6 feet 3 inches, and it is the right size for one person. Memory foam moulds to your body, pocket springs give bouncy support, and a hybrid gives you both. If you are buying a bed as well, a single divan bed with a mattress or a single ottoman bed with a mattress is the simplest way to set up a bedroom.
Browse our single mattresses with free delivery and pay on delivery, and visit our home page to see the full range
