With an endless choice of options on the market, choosing the right mattress can be a difficult task. Sometimes it may be difficult to even know where to start. This guide should help you consider all the important factors when choosing your dream mattress and hopefully point you in the right direction.
1. Understanding Your Sleep Preferences:
- Begin by identifying your sleep preferences. Do you prefer a plush or firm feel? Do you want to sink into the mattress or lay flat on a steady foundation? Read mattress descriptions carefully to understand the characteristics of the mattress.
2. Mattress Types:
- Explore different mattress types, including traditional or open coil spring, pocket springs, memory foam, latex, and hybrid. Each type offers unique benefits, ranging from bounce and support to contouring your unique body shape and pressure relieving properties. Allergy sufferers should be looking at man made fillings that are hypo-allergenic.
3. Firmness Levels:
- Mattresses come in various firmness levels, from soft to extra firm. Your ideal firmness depends on personal preference and sleeping position. Side sleepers often prefer softer mattresses, while back or front sleepers are recommended a firmer mattress. Bare in mind many mattresses could be considered 'firm' but they certainly do not feel the same. Similarly, the manufacturer could create a unique feel, for example using a firm spring but adding a much softer top. If couples can't agree on the same firmness feel perhaps consider a zip and link combination.
4. Consider Your Body Weight:
- Body weight plays a crucial role in mattress selection. Heavier individuals may benefit from a firmer mattress for adequate support, while lighter individuals might find a softer mattress more comfortable.
5. Motion Transfer:
- If you share your bed, consider a mattress with good motion isolation especially if you or your partner is a restless sleeper. Memory foam and pocket sprung mattresses are known for minimizing the movement of your sleeping companion.
6. Durability and Longevity:
- Evaluate the durability of the mattress. Quality materials and construction contribute to a longer lifespan. While a mattress is an investment, it's one that pays off in the form of quality rest and we certainly don't need to convince you how important that is. See our blog '5 tips to extend the life of your mattress'
7. Temperature Regulation:
- Temperature regulation is crucial for a comfortable sleep environment. Do you find yourself getting too hot during the night? Maybe you are feeling frosty and take a while to relax in bed? Two examples of temperature regualting properties are memory foam mattresses which tend to retain heat or latex mattresses that feel cooler and offer better breathability. A mattress with natural fillings will be naturally breathable and depending on other components naturally temperature regulating. Some mattresses come with air vents to increase airflow which helps regulate temperature.
To summarise - Choosing the right mattress involves a thoughtful consideration of your sleep preferences, lifestyle, and health needs. As you search for your next mattress, remember that investing time in research is worth the effort. Think about what you have previously liked and disliked from a mattress to narrow down your choice.
At beds4us we are always ready to answer any questions, offer advice and/or make suggestions. Happy searching!
