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How To Choose The Right Mattress?

We spend about a third of our lives on a mattress, so it is very important to get the right one. 

While looking for a new mattress, the most challenging thing is to determine where to start from. Should you splurge or go for a budget-friendly choice? What about the size and type? Honestly, it’s a lot of work, especially if it’s your first time purchasing the mattress. But hey, don’t fret because we have the complete guide lined up to help you choose the right mattress. 

 

Types 

With the never-ending mattress options that are available on the market nowaday having an understanding of the mattress types will help make the right choice. The common types of mattress include;

·       Memory Foam

The Memory Foam mattreses are designed to offer top-notch body contouring, motion isolation, and pressure relief which makes them suitable for couples and side sleepers. They come in a variety of comfort levels, and amazing features as cooling technology, ventilated for breathability, or convoluted for enhanced airflow to avoid the stereotype that memory foam “sleeps hot.”

 

Consider the following options;

-Serta Icomfort 

-Nectar 

 

·        Hybrid

These mattresses are designed with a foam comfort system and support core. The comfort system includes layers of latex or Memory foam as well as micro-coils. These mattresses are known to provide a fine combination of body contouring and bounce while keeping heat retention at a minimum. For this reason, hybrid mattresses are suitable for everyone, irrespective of their sleeping position.

 

Consider the following options; 

-Dreamcloud 

-Kingsdown 

 

·        Innerspring / Coils 

The innerspring mattress is designed with a coil-oriented support system and additional support layers. The coils provide unparalleled support, but people often complain about the lack of pressure relief. Innerspring mattresses have limited motion isolation and tend to be bouncier. However, they are quite affordable, so it’s suggested for people on a budget.

 

Consider the Following Options;

Corsicana American Bedding 

   

·        Latex

The mattresses are integrated with latex rubber layers and are also known as true-latex and all-latex mattresses. The latex mattresses are designed with improved bounce and just-enough contouring with utter focus on durability. In fact, some of them are made from organic and natural latex, making them a suitable choice for eco-friendly shoppers.

 

         Airbed

This mattress is designed with an air chamber as its support core, and it uses the pump for adding or removing air with one button. That being said, an airbed mattress promises ultimate flexibility and firmness. The best thing about airbed is that it helps people select a different firmness level on different sides of the bed.

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Firmness

Comfort is a subjective matter, which means it’s essential to choose the mattress that feels right. The firmness is defined as the softness and hardness of the bed. The firmness scale ranges from one to ten that can help understand the feel of the mattress and who can use the specific firmness level. The standard firmness scale includes;

  • 2 & 3 – this is the extra soft and soft level that’s suitable for side sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds
  • 4 – this is the medium soft level that’s suitable for side sleepers weighing under 230 pounds and straight sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds
  • 5 – this is the medium level and is suitable for side sleepers and back sleepers weighing anything between 130 pounds and 230 pounds
  • 6 – this is the medium-firm level that’s suitable for side sleepers weighing over 230 pounds
  • 7 – this is the firm level that’s suitable for stomach and back sleepers weighing over 130 pounds
  • 8 & 9 – this is the extra firm level that’s suitable for stomach and back sleepers weighing over 230 pounds

To make sure you are choosing the right firmness level, make sure you consider the sleeping position and weight. Also, visit the mattress store and lay down on different mattresses for up to ten minutes to find the most comfortable choice.

 

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Size

Mattress size is an individual preference, but understanding specific dimensions and your own expectations will help you narrow down the bed size that will serve your needs best.

Dimensions
Approximately 72” X 84”

Summary
California king-size mattresses take approximately four inches of width from a conventional king-size bed and add it to their overall length. If your feet have always hung off the edge of a mattress, a Cal king bed will provide you with the length you need while still having more width than a queen-size bed.

Best for
Taller sleepers, especially those over six feet, who need a longer mattress to sleep comfortably. With slightly narrower dimensions, a Cal king mattress size is best for certain rooms where a wider king-size mattress may not fit.
King Mattress Size
 
Dimensions
Approximately 76” X 80”

Summary
Offering a luxurious amount of space, king mattress sizes give couples the equivalent of a twin XL mattress size to themselves. King-size beds sit atop two twin box springs pushed together to make maneuvering an entire king bed into a room much easier. King-size mattresses are wider but shorter than California king-size mattresses.

Best for
Couples or single sleepers who don’t want to compromise on sleeping area, especially if they share bed with large pets or young children and find a queen-size mattress lacking in space. Most master bedrooms can accommodate a king-size bed.
Queen Size Mattress
Dimensions
Approximately 60" X 80"

Summary
Queen bed size dimensions are the most popular because they are perhaps the most versatile bed size. Queen mattresses give sleepers enough space to sleep comfortably while still fitting in smaller bedrooms.

Best for
Adult couples or single sleepers who are looking for a mattress size they won't outgrow but that is not as tall or wide as a king bed.

Full Size Mattress 

Dimensions
Approximately 54" X 75"

Summary
Full-size mattresses provide a good compromise between twin and queen-size mattresses. A full bed size offers a good amount of space for single sleepers and is a good bed size option for a guest bedroom.

Best for
Teens who have outgrown their childhood beds and individuals who have smaller apartments looking for an economical price and size.

Twin XL Size Mattress 

 

Dimensions
Approximately 39" X 80"

Summary
As the standard bed size for college dorm rooms, a twin XL mattress gives students room to stretch out but doesn't offer any more width than a conventional twin-size mattress. Although this mattress is easy to move around, adults prefer a larger bed size once circumstances allow.

Best for
Taller kids and students living in college dorms.

Twin Size Mattress

Dimensions
39" X 75"

Summary
Twin mattresses, also known as single mattresses, are slim in size, which makes them easy to fit side by side in shared kids bedrooms or stacked as bunk beds. Twin beds are the size most kids sleep on through childhood and are easy to move around.

Best for
Solo sleepers from toddlers and teens to adults who are shorter than six feet.
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Sleep Position

Regardless of your sleep positions, your primary sleeping position should factor into the level of firmness you may need in a mattress.

Side sleeper is a person who lies on either side for the majority of the night. This is the most common sleep position, probably because it takes the strain off back and hips, and estimates are that somewhere between a half and three quarters of us sleep on our sides. This is a position favored by women, and there is support for this being the best position for reducing heartburn and helping with heart circulation, especially if you sleep on your left side.

Side sleepers do best with a mattress that isn’t too soft and isn’t too hard, the goldilocks version of something in the middle, something that is “just right.” If the mattress is too soft, you won’t get the support you need for your shoulders and hips and they will sink too low in the mattress. But you do need a mattress with plenty of give to support those sharp curves, so you don’t want one that is too firm either.

A medium-soft mattress works best for side sleepers, although some can comfortably go into a med-firm if they are heavier. Latex and memory foam mattresses are both good choices that offer support for those deep curves. Try a mattress in the 3 to 7 range of firmness.

Stomach sleepers make up about 16% of the sleeping population and generally need a somewhat firmer mattress. If the mattress is too soft, your abdomen will sink and throw your spine out of alignment. There is also concern that stomach sleeping puts pressure on internal organs and does not give adequate support to the neck and spine. This can result in back and neck pain. A bonus to stomach sleeping, is the lack of snoring.

For stomach sleepers, a medium to firm mattress works best. Choose a firmness rating between 6 and 9. 

Back sleepers are a smaller percentage of the population with only about 10% to 15% of people sleeping on their backs. For many people it is not enough support, especially for the lower back. It can also encourage snoring and problems like sleep apnea. In the cosmetic department is it favored, however, as it lets your facial skin breath. Also having no contact with a pillow your face incurs less wrinkles and oils are not trapped that can cause acne.

A medium-firm mattress is suggested for back sleepers. Choose 5 to 8 firmness range, a good choice is pocketed coils with a latex top.

 Consider Checking Our Collection Shop Mattress By Sleep Position  to help you find the right size mattress. 

Support

People with less body weight can enjoy better support from the foam mattress, but heavier people might need coiled mattresses as they provide better support and sturdiness. Support also indicates if you want to feel sunk in the bed – some people want to feel cushioned in the bed while some want to lay on the top. To illustrate, you can opt for the coiled mattresses as they provide sturdy support, so you can stay on the mattress rather than “in” it. Not to forget, ensure that mattress has sturdy and reinforced edges.

Body Contouring & Pressure Relief

The Memory foam mattresses are best at providing body contouring and pressure relief. In case you have pain issues at the pressure joints, opt for the mattress that conforms to the body and leads to the sinking of shoulders and hips. All in all, memory foam mattresses and hybrid mattresses are equally effective.

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Budget

The price of a mattress depends considerably on quality, brand name, and features. Prices can range from an innerspring mattress with box springs at around $200 to a luxurious brand-name memory foam bed with a motorized base for $10,000 or more.

 

 Conclusion

If you want to find the mattress of your dream, you must focus on your needs. Remember, the mattress is a personal journey for everyone, so pay heed to your weight, pressure points, and sleeping position, and you will find the mattress that complements your needs!

Don't forget to take advantage of our Mattress finder tool to help you find the right mattress for your sleep needs. 

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