subject: Comfortable Mattresses Are Worth Searching For [print this page] With a good nights rest lasting an average of eight hours, you end up spending one-third of your life in bed. It makes sense, then, that you take some time to carefully choose your mattress. Most of us take our mattresses for granted, preferring instead to concentrate on the bed frame or other pieces of bedroom furniture. After all, once its covered in sheets, blankets and comforters, you arent even going to see the mattress. So why spend time comparing available models? Depending upon the firmness and support, a mattress can have a considerable impact on the health of your back, as well as the quality of your sleep.
Perhaps the most important consideration when selecting a mattress is size. Mattresses are generally offered in four basic sizes: twin, full, queen and king. More recently, California king size has also become popular, offering longer length but slimmer width than a traditional king. Most commonly, the size you need will be determined by the number of sleepers who will be using the mattress at one time, as well as the size of the room where the mattress will be located.
Once youve determined the size you need, youll want to consider whether youll be most comfortable on a firm or soft mattress, as well as what type of mattress memory foam or traditional coil is the best choice for you.
Dense and resilient, memory foam is also naturally resistant to dust mites and other microbes and allergens; however, many traditionalists prefer the surface support of a coil innerspring, and many coil mattresses are constructed of hypoallergenic materials that repel allergens and dust mites. Coil mattresses also often offer pillowtop options that increase their comfort level.
Excellent choices for traditional coil, twin-sized mattresses include the Posture Premier 8-inch Twin-size Mattress and the Serta Cromwell Twin-size Firm Mattress Set, which includes both a mattress and a box spring, as well as hypoallergenic construction incorporating antimicrobial fibers, making it an ideal solution for individuals with asthma and allergies.
Like their larger counterparts, twin memory foam mattresses are categorized according to their thickness. Selections range from the Serta 8-inch Twin-size Memory Foam Mattress to the Select-A-Firmness 11-inch Memory Foam Twin-size Mattress, which also offers three firmness levels. Or consider the 10-inch Cool Sensations Twin-size Memory Foam Mattress, offering an open-cell design that allows cool air to displace warm air, keeping you cool all through the night.
Individuals looking to step up a size should consider a full mattress. The Serta Bristol Way Full-size Euro-top Mattress Set offers antimicrobial components to ward off allergens and dust mites, as well as a thick Euro-top design for an added measure of comfort. Or consider Sertas Cromwell Full-size Firm Mattress Set, which offers the same antimicrobial protection without the added fluff of the Euro-top design, ideal for those looking for more firmness in their mattress.
If its memory foam youre looking for, the 10-inch Soft Luxury Full-size Memory Foam Mattress is an ideal choice. The memory foam design flexes where you flex, and doesnt transfer motion from one sleeper to another. The Select-A-Firmness 11-inch Memory Foam Full-size Mattress gives you the comfort of foam at a firmness level you desire, ranging from soft to firm.
Measuring a few inches wider than a full mattress, queen mattresses offer similar choices in firmness and materials. Memory foam choices include the Queen-size 11-inch Pillow Top Innerspring Mattress and the Serta 11-inch Sure Temp Queen-size Memory Foam Mattress, with its 3-inch top layer of Sure Temp memory foam for superior resilience in response to body temperature. For those who like a firm mattress, the Serta Cromwell Firm Queen-size Mattress Set offers a unique double-tempered hourglass design that provides serious support to the body, no matter what position youre sleeping in.
Offering the ultimate width for arm-stretching comfort, the king bed is the hallmark of luxurious comfort. The Pillow Top 14-inch King-size Memory Foam Mattress and the Serta Bristol Way Pillowtop King-size Mattress Set are excellent choices for both foam and coil aficionados.
And finally, the California King. With an additional six inches in length, California king beds are a good choice for taller individuals. Consider the 8-inch California King Memory Foam Mattress, offering a 2.5-inch layer of memory foam on top of a 5.5-inch layer of traditional urethane foam. The mattress can be used with your existing box spring or platform bed.
Even sofa beds get the treatment with New Life 4.5-inch Memory Foam Sofabed Full or Queen Mattresses. Pop one of these super-comfy mattresses in your sofa bed, and soon guests will be clamoring for overnight invitations.
And while youre choosing mattresses for your loved ones, dont forget the crib. Support is important for infants, whose growing bodies depend upon firmness and resilience. The Sweet Baby Firm Crib Mattress and the Sweet Baby Extra Firm Crib Mattress are both excellent options for the tiniest members of your family.
