The right mattress should help you sleep comfortably, and it should last you for 7 to 10 years. However, because mattress shopping isn’t an everyday occurrence for most of us, sorting through all the available options can be difficult. That’s why we’re here to help you find your perfect mattress so you can focus on just getting a good night’s sleep.

 

5 Minutes, 5 Key Decisions

• Key Decision 1: Mattress Size
• Key Decision 2: Feel
• Key Decision 3: Type of Bed
• Key Decision 4: Components
• Key Decision 5: Special Features

Quality and Value

 

Key Decision 1: Mattress Size

If you already have a bedframe and are simply looking to replace your existing mattress, you know what size you need. However, if choosing a mattress is the starting point for putting together a new bedroom suite, first determine what size will work best based on the size of the room and how much bed space is needed to sleep comfortably.

Twin Mattress (39” x 75”) – Twin mattresses are the smallest that can still comfortably accommodate an adult. Often referred to as a single mattress, a twin mattress is ideal for single beds such as guest beds and kids beds for older children.
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Extra-Long Twin Mattress (39” x 80”) – While they’re the same width as standard twin mattresses, extra-long twin mattresses are slightly longer for taller occupants. Extra-long twin mattresses are ideal single beds for guest rooms and are often used in college dorms.
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Full Mattress (54” x 75”) – Also called double mattresses, full mattresses are ideal single beds for preteens, teenagers and almost anyone who prefers a lot of room to sleep. Typically 15 inches wider than twin mattresses, full mattresses can also often accommodate two people at a time.
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Queen Mattress (60” x 80”) – One of the most popular mattress sizes, queen mattresses are 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer than full mattresses. Queen mattresses can often comfortably fit in most master bedrooms and are ideally suited for couples who want a bit more room for each person.
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King Mattress (76” x 80”) – Traditional king mattresses are a foot wider than queen mattresses and 4 inches longer. Traditional king mattresses give most couples plenty of room to sleep, but be sure your bedroom can accommodate the bed and any other bedroom furniture.
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California King Mattress (72” x 84”) – Although they’re 4 inches narrower than traditional king mattresses, California king mattresses are 4 inches longer, which makes them generally preferred by taller people with longer legs.
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Key Decision 2: Feel

How comfortable a mattress feels often depends on your primary sleeping position, and choosing a mattress that supports your pressure points can help reduce back pain and body stiffness. From firm mattresses to plush, pillowtop and memory foam mattresses, each one is designed to provide a particular level of firmness, comfort and support.

Firm Mattress – Firm mattresses provide a sturdy sleeping surface that’s best suited for stomach sleepers because it prevents them from sagging into the top and bending their backs. A mattress’s level of firmness depends on its number of coils and their gauge – higher gauge coils provide a softer feel while lower gauge coils provide a firmer feel.
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Plush Mattress – Softer but firm, plush mattresses feature a soft, thin layer of cushioning sewn to the top of the mattress. Plush mattresses often offer couples who share a bed a comfortable compromise when one needs a firm mattress and the other prefers a softer mattress.
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Pillowtop Mattress – Pillowtop mattresses are much softer than plush mattresses because they feature a thicker, separate pad of cushioning that sits on top of the mattress. This cushioning helps isolate each sleeper’s movements and reduces how often one is woken up by the other during the night.
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Eurotop Mattress – Like plush mattresses, Eurotop mattresses feature a top layer of cushioning. However, where the top layer of a plush mattress is sewn to the mattress, creating a slight gap where they connect, the top layer of a Eurotop is attached directly to the mattress for additional softness, comfort and luxury.
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Memory Foam Mattress – Memory foam mattresses are made of polyurethane that hugs the contours of the body. Mold and dust mite resistant, memory foam mattresses are well suited for allergy sufferers, and they do not require regular flipping because they lack the innersprings of a conventional mattress.
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Key Decision 3: Type of Bed

Most mattresses are designed to be used on a traditional bedframe while others have been specifically designed for bunk beds, platform beds or daybeds. When choosing a mattress, consider what type of bed you’re going to use it for to make sure you get the best fit and level of comfort.

Traditional Beds – Conventional mattresses will fit most traditional bedframes and are available in the full range of sizes and levels of firmness. Depending on their size, some conventional mattresses can also fit well on for more specialized bedframes such as bunk beds and kids beds.
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Bunk Beds – Because bunk beds feature two distinct, some twin and full mattresses are sold in pairs. Be sure to get the correct size of mattresses for your bunk bed to help prevent injury from arms and legs from getting stuck between the mattress and the frame.
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Daybeds – Daybed mattresses are twin size in length and width but usually thinner so as to avoid concealing the daybed’s decorative backing. If your daybed also features a trundle bed, be sure to get a mattress that has the correct dimensions to store away properly.
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Kids Beds – For children ages 4-12 years old, a twin or full mattress can serve as kids mattress and still accommodate them as they grow. And, as your child becomes a teenager, twin and full mattresses offer enough room for reading, doing homework and working on the laptop..
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Key Decision 4: Components

Mattresses are sold by themselves or as mattress and box spring sets. Whether you need a new mattress or a complete set can depend on what type of bedframe you have and the condition of your existing mattress set. If your current mattress is in good condition but too firm or soft, you can add a mattress topper to extend its life and make it more comfortable.

Individual Mattress – Many mattresses are sold by themselves without a box spring or foundation. If you have a platform bed, a particular type of bunk bed or an existing box spring that’s practically new, you can invest in a higher quality individual mattress for greater, longer-lasting comfort.
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Mattress and Box Spring Set – If you’re going to purchase a mattress and box spring, it’s generally recommended that you get them as a set. Mattresses and box springs that are sold as sets are designed to work together, which can increase their longevity and level of comfort.
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Key Decision 5: Special Features

Traditional mattresses feature a breathable outside material and an open, coil-filled interior. And, they’re treated with fire-resistant chemicals that can sometimes irritate the upper respiratory system. If you’re sensitive to these chemicals or other allergens, you may benefit from a hypoallergenic mattress such as an organic mattress or a latex mattress.

Organic Mattress – Organic mattresses are made from materials such as natural rubber, organic cotton or organic wool. These materials are grown and processed entirely without chemicals and are naturally resistant to fire and allergens such as dust mites.
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Hypoallergenic Mattress – Hypoallergenic mattresses are designed specifically to repel certain allergens. While organic mattresses naturally repel dust mites, other types of hypoallergenic mattresses such as latex mattresses and memory foam mattresses feature denser, more tightly woven materials that don’t allow microbes, dust mites or other parasites to become trapped inside.
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Quality and Value

How much a mattress costs depends on its size, what it’s made of and its overall quality. And because your mattress will significantly affect how well you sleep for the next 7-10 years, choosing the best mattress you can afford can go a long way towards making sure it will last as long as possible and give you a good night’s rest.

Under $500 – Choose any one of these basic, budget-friendly mattresses for single beds such as a child’s room or even a guest room.
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$500-$1000 – Expand your options to include more levels of comfort, mattress sizes and special features for an even better night’s sleep.
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