At least a third of our lives will likely be spent in bed, making choosing the appropriate mattress an important decision. Firm mattresses can support back and stomach sleepers while soft ones cradle side sleepers.
Many brands provide risk-free trial periods of up to one year and 10-year or lifetime warranties; these may incur extra costs such as shipping and white-glove in-home setup.
Comfort
Since we spend one third of our lives sleeping, investing in one that keeps you cozy each night and helps promote restful slumber is worth it. Quality beds feature medium firmness that suits back, stomach and side sleepers. If on a tight budget consider searching sales around Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Black Friday Cyber Monday as these can often provide great bargains on high-quality mattresses that will last years; memory foam latex hybrid are all options with their own set of benefits and drawbacks.
Support
Your bed is where you spend nearly one third of each day, so finding one that’s both supportive and comfortable is vital to getting enough restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful restful sleep. Selecting an appropriate mattress requires taking into consideration factors like sleeping position, body type and personal preferences in terms of feel materials & feel materials as well as cost convenience durability and price point.
If you sleep with someone, the size and firmness of the mattress is key in finding one suitable for both of you. Twin mattresses tend to work best for single sleepers or children while twin XL models provide extra length for taller people. Full and queen sizes provide more space.
When searching for the ideal mattress, look at both its coil gauge and coil count to ensure one that’s durable and offers excellent support. Coil gauge measures how thick steel is while coil count refers to how many springs there are in a given section of the mattress – higher counts should be found nearer the center while lower ones nearer its edges where your weight concentration may be concentrated.
If back, stomach or chronic back pain keeps you awake at night, you will require a mattress with adequate support. Back sleepers should aim for a medium feel (4-6/10 on the firmness scale) so as not to strain their shoulders and spine.
Side sleepers require extra cushioning and support; therefore, soft mattresses that conform to the body without sinking too deeply may be beneficial. People who weigh over 230 pounds may require firmer mattresses with 6 or 7 firmness ratings to ensure proper bone alignment.
When shopping for a foam mattress, look for one with a slow-reacting memory foam layer to provide your body with adequate support. Hybrid beds that combine traditional innerspring construction with latex or poly foam layers may provide additional support; alternatively pocketed coil innerspring mattresses may help minimize motion transfer without disturbing your partner during sleep.
Durability
Assuming you spend approximately a third of each day asleep, investing in a mattress that will provide long-term comfort is worth exploring. Durability depends on its materials used and construction as well as warranty/return policies offered.
The Nectar’s 11″ thick memory foam features a traditional dense foam feel and comes topped with a gel-infused cover made with Celliant, which according to FDA research is known to promote blood flow and improve sleep. At midrange prices for memory foam mattresses it offers ideal softness-and-support combinations for most sleeping positions – it even comes with a generous risk-free trial period; priced significantly less than luxury beds on our list, this mattress is an exceptional value!
Warranty
Before investing in a bed, it’s wise to investigate its warranty options carefully. Some mattresses feature 10-year, 20-year, or even lifetime guarantees; these may prove valuable provided you’re willing to cover additional fees associated with return shipping or inspection charges; most beds will eventually require replacing due to normal wear and tear (which won’t be covered under warranties).
Be mindful that many mattress manufacturers will void your warranty if you sell or give away the mattress to someone else. To prevent this problem, it’s wise to shop around during holiday sales to find an affordable quality mattress and be sure to follow up with them to make sure your claim is being processed as smoothly as possible.
