Most shoppers looking for a single bed will opt for a 3ft single bed, the UK’s most popular bed size, after the 4ft 6″ standard double.
However, sometimes, 2ft 6 beds are a more suitable alternative. Narrow yet able to hold most adults, a 2ft 6″ mattress is perfect as a first mattress for children who have outgrown a cot or ideal for small bedrooms.
A box room wonder
Typically, homes in the UK have a large bedroom, usually called the master bedroom, along with two or three smaller bedrooms. One of the small rooms is often a “box room.”
The box room got its name because it was traditionally full of boxes. It was too small to use as a bedroom and, therefore, was used for storage. These days, many box rooms are used as guest bedrooms or home offices.
A 2ft 6″ small single mattress is ideal for a box room as it allows the occupant of a small room extra space for other furniture. You can buy small single beds with drawers added to the base for additional convenient storage. These are perfect for storing toys, spare sheets, or clothing, so you don’t need to buy a chest of drawers that will just take up extra floor space.
Even with little space, you can convert a small box room into a luxurious retreat. Incorporating a few home design tricks can make a small room seem spacious.
Full-length curtains and mirrors are cost-effective additions that will make a room appear larger. Adding shelves to make good use of available wall space will give you more storage.
However, the best way to create the illusion of a larger room is to use the smallest mattress and bed frame available, the 2ft 6″ single. This is the most practical way to gain space.
If possible, move the bed away from the wall so there is room to move on both sides. Having space to move either side makes it more comfortable to make the bed and gives the impression of more room.
2ft 6″ Mattresses and headboards
When deciding to buy a 2ft 6″ bed, you’ll find, like with the larger standard single, you can choose various mattress types. These include open coil, pocket spring, latex, and memory foam.
Memory foam enhances sleep as it moulds around the body’s contours and evenly distributes a sleeper’s weight. So, being small does not mean being uncomfortable when talking of mattresses.
Small 2ft 6-inch beds come in diverse styles, colours, and materials, including but not limited to real and faux leather, damask, and rich crushed velvet.
Small single beds often offer the option of ordering a matching headboard. If your budget allows, a deluxe padded headboard will transform the look and feel of any bedroom.
2ft 6″ small single bed and mattress prices
Another great benefit of choosing a small single bed or mattress over bigger dimensions is the price! Being the smallest standard UK bed size, small singles are also the most affordable.
Of course, what you finally pay will depend on the brand, the retailer, and the materials used, but if you are on a budget, you will be pleased to learn that you can choose from plenty of 2ft 6″ mattresses at under £100.
If you opt to buy a complete small single bed comprising a quality bed base and mattress, expect to pay between £150 and £200.
