How to Choose the Perfect Mattress for You
As humans, we spend over 1/3 of our lifetimes asleep, which makes finding the right mattress essential if we want to maximize the quality of our sleep. While sleep quality can vary depending on several factors, such as age, weight, diet, and blue-light exposure, a good mattress can help ensure you get a good night’s rest - even after a late-night Netflix binge.
Finding the right mattress to suit your specific needs can be challenging, especially if you don’t know where to start. To help simplify the process, we’ve put together this handy guide to choosing the perfect mattress.
How to Choose The Right Mattress
As of now, the three most popular types of mattresses are foam, innerspring, and adjustable. There are a variety of pros and cons to both, so we recommend giving each a try before you settle on one. Along with mattress type, there are several other considerations to take into account when you're looking.
If you suffer from back pain
Memory foam or latex mattresses are best for those with back pain because they’re able to mold to your body to provide the perfect amount of support.
If you and your partner have different preferences
A dual-chambered mattress might be the best option for partners with different (or even opposite preferences). Check out certain companies like Helix, which offer mattresses with dual-customization!
If you prefer a firm feel
If you find sleeping on a firmer mattress suits you best, we recommend memory foam, which tends to have much less spring than other types.
If you don’t like firm
If sleeping on a firm bed doesn’t sound like a good time to you, opt for an innerspring mattress, which provides that cozy, bouncy feel many of us enjoy.
Where to Buy Your Mattress
Nowadays, there are more options than ever when it comes to buying mattresses. For most people however, we’d recommend visiting a brick and mortar store. If you’re unsure about what you’re looking for, a physical store offers the ability to try out a variety of mattress styles and speak to a knowledgeable salesperson.
Tip: Don’t feel pressured to quickly try out as many mattresses as possible in a short amount of time. Give yourself 5-10 minutes with each mattress to really get a feel for it, and see if you experience any pain or discomfort.
If you want to go the online route - do your research. Most online mattress retailers are final sale, and don’t offer set-up or installation. But, if you have a better idea of what you’re in the market for, you can save bit of time and hassle by shopping online.
At the end of the day, a good mattress should be comfortable, supportive, and durable. No matter what you choose, make sure its the right fit for you.
