Small Double Ottoman Beds: Sizes, Dimensions & Who They're For

The small double (also called compact double) is the most overlooked size in UK bedrooms — wider than a single, but more forgiving on floor space than a full double. Here's exactly what it offers and who it suits best.

What is a small double bed?

A UK small double mattress measures 4ft (120cm) x 6ft3 (190cm). That's 30cm narrower than a standard double (4ft6), but a full 30cm wider than a single (3ft) — a genuine middle ground rather than just a marketing size.

Who is a small double best for?

• Solo sleepers who want more room — extra width to spread out without the bulk of a full double frame
• Guest rooms — comfortable enough for two if needed, without dominating a spare room
• Box rooms and smaller main bedrooms — fits where a double genuinely won't, especially in period conversions and city flats
• Teens moving up from a single — a natural step up without jumping straight to a double

Small double vs single: what's the real difference?

30cm might not sound like much, but across the width of a bed it noticeably changes how a room feels to sleep and move around in — particularly if you tend to sleep spread out rather than in one spot.

Small double vs double: do you need the extra width?

If two adults will share the bed regularly, a standard double or king size is usually worth the extra floor space. A small double works best as a generous one-person bed or an occasional-share guest bed.

Does a small double come with storage?

Yes — our small double ottoman beds use the same full-width gas-lift storage well as every other size, so you don't lose any storage capacity relative to the frame's footprint.

What mattress fits a small double frame?

Any UK small double (4ft/120cm) mattress — memory foam, pocket sprung or hybrid — fits, as long as it suits the frame's rated strut weight. Prefer it all in one order? See our ottoman beds with mattress included.

Related reading

Compare every UK size in our ottoman bed sizes guide, or browse the full ottoman bed range.