We all dream (excuse the pun) of getting a solid seven or eight hours of wonderfully uninterrupted sleep. For some of us, that is a reality, but for many Americans, fantastic sleep is elusive.
The trick to getting the best sleep of your life is to buy the right mattress. Buying the right mattress is your ticket to the perfect night’s sleep and a long-term health improvement.
That is a little easier said than done because buying the right mattress can be a tricky task. That is where this article comes in!
Below are five tips to help you choose the perfect mattress to guarantee your bedroom bliss:
1. Budget
Have a predetermined price range before going mattress shopping.
Shop around and get pricing on good quality options. Your mattress should last for multiple years, so it is worth spending extra and getting the perfect fit for your lifestyle needs.
The right mattress is a proper investment in your comfort and well-being.
Be prepared to spend between $1500 and $2500 on the better options.
2. Size
When it comes to the bedroom, size does matter! For your mattress anyway…
Determine what size mattress will suit your bedroom space. The last thing anyone wants is to buy the biggest mattress available – only to have to shimmy in and out of bed all the time.
The most sold sizes in America are queen and king, but you should consider your needs.
Do your kids or dogs like to sneak into bed for morning cuddles? It is often advisable to buy a bigger-sized mattress, but only if you have enough space.
3. Firmness
Mattress comfort is highly subjective – what feels right to you can feel awful to someone else.
While on your purchasing journey, you will come across the word ‘firmness’. Firmness describes how soft or hard a mattress feels. To compare options, many manufacturers use a firmness scale between 1 and 10.
To keep yours in tip-top condition, buy a flippable mattress. That allows you to take the pressure off one side at a time, allowing the mattress to return to its original shape.
4. Type
Mattresses come in all sorts of forms these days. Foam, innerspring, hybrid, and latex mattresses are some of the most popular options out there.
The type of mattress you buy will define its performance. Some options have been the mainstay in homes for decades, while newer types are experiencing an impressive surge in popularity.
Research the basics of each type to help you build a foundation of mattress knowledge – that will allow you to make the best decision for your bedroom.
5. Purpose
Buying a mattress in your twenties is vastly different from buying one in your forties!
Without triggering anyone reading this article, the fact remains that as we age, things change. Older Americans are prone to developing back and neck issues, which is natural as there is more wear and tear on bones and joints with age.
Buying the best mattress for your needs will depend on what they are. If you have back or neck issues, your mattress requirements will vary from someone who does not.
To End
Lastly, consider the purpose of your mattress before buying one – is it for you or your guest room?
The answer to that might change a lot of things.
