Mattress Recommendations
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Rob Philpott wrote:
The most comfortable bed I've slept in
This quotient very often depends on the amount of alcohol consumed the night before. Comfort of bed is directly propotional to alcohol consumed (until breaking / maximum limit point - whatever you want to call it). After breaking point, it is inversly propotional.
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modified on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 3:34 AM
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Go to a bed retailer, and physically try all the different types. i.e. sit on the edge of them, lie down, take your other half with you, both lie down, check for roll etc. you don't want to buy something and then find 2 weeks later you don't like it. Everyone has different preferences, some like soft beds, others hard etc.
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Rob Philpott wrote:
The most comfortable bed I've slept in
This quotient very often depends on the amount of alcohol consumed the night before. Comfort of bed is directly propotional to alcohol consumed (until breaking / maximum limit point - whatever you want to call it). After breaking point, it is inversly propotional.
There are only 10 types of people in this world — those who understand binary, and those who don't.
modified on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 3:34 AM
Quite correct. Not quite inverse as I recall but close.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Go to a bed retailer, and physically try all the different types. i.e. sit on the edge of them, lie down, take your other half with you, both lie down, check for roll etc. you don't want to buy something and then find 2 weeks later you don't like it. Everyone has different preferences, some like soft beds, others hard etc.
Indeed. But even that's complicated depending on whether the mattress is on a duvan or not, and frankly they all feel pretty good for the 5 minutes you're lying on them.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
I prefer a latex mattress on a springy slat base. The latex mattresses have multiple density zones to properly support the different parts of your body. I have had such a bed for about 7 years now and like it better than any I have had before. The mattress was only about $600 (queen) back then. I also have a 1" thick wool mattress pad on top. The "pillow top" mattresses have a similar soft top, but when the pillow top wears out, the mattress is done; with a thick mattress pad, you just replace the pad when it wears out (and a latex mattress could last 20 years).
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I prefer a latex mattress on a springy slat base. The latex mattresses have multiple density zones to properly support the different parts of your body. I have had such a bed for about 7 years now and like it better than any I have had before. The mattress was only about $600 (queen) back then. I also have a 1" thick wool mattress pad on top. The "pillow top" mattresses have a similar soft top, but when the pillow top wears out, the mattress is done; with a thick mattress pad, you just replace the pad when it wears out (and a latex mattress could last 20 years).
Thanks, I'll look into this - yet another option. Does not have a mattress 'topper' means it slides around a bit?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
it mainly depends on how your are physically. My wife and I are comfortly sleeping on a 300€ matress for I think 8 years now, but neither of us have back problems. A good friend of mine bought a 3000€ massage pillow, because he does suffer from back problems and he considers it's worth every penny. go to a store and try them out.
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Don't forget, "Sleep" is not the only thing you do in a bed. You want it to be comfortable for "that" as well. I read in mine - what did you expect?
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
I was in the same situation not too long ago and picked up a wonderful MemoryFoam mattress for £299 at Bensons for Beds (in Harveys Furniture Store) it was rolled up for transportation and has given many a good nights sleep. I think the main thing is to find what is right for you and go with that.
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
I've been looking to buy a new mattress for a while now but keep getting far too confused by all the options and putting the purchase off (not helped by the fact that I've been looking to move house for a year or so). I've been told by a few people that memory foam isn't good if you get hot while sleeping as the moulding effect cocoons you and stops any heat from escaping. Otherwise, I've found that a lot of the cheaper places have exactly the same products as are available in John Lewis.
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Indeed. But even that's complicated depending on whether the mattress is on a duvan or not, and frankly they all feel pretty good for the 5 minutes you're lying on them.
Regards, Rob Philpott.
I went to a proper bed specialist (not one of the chains) and it was the best thing I ever did. The first thing you need to do is to lie down as you would at home whilst sleeping. Most people will immediately lie flat on their backs when testing the matress, but this is generally wrong as most people also lie on their side while sleeping. Then, when you have assumed the position (titter ye notte), just rest for a fair while and ensure the whole of your body is comfortably supported. If you have a partner, it is important for you to do this test together as is will show up any problems with roll together.Test a few matressses and you'll get a feel for what suits you.
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Don't forget, "Sleep" is not the only thing you do in a bed. You want it to be comfortable for "that" as well. I read in mine - what did you expect?
All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.
Want a bet? I got married 6 months ago. :sigh:
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
I have a King Coil something or other, and it's pretty damn superlative. In about eight years, I have never woken up with any bed related complaints, and you still won't guess which side of it I've slept on all those years. Was a bit steep, but worth every cent, at around R4k for just mattress and base.
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Want a bet? I got married 6 months ago. :sigh:
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
When I bought my bed, I asked the sales guy about it and he said the top was made of silk. I asked why I'd need silk when I'd have a sheet over it and he couldn't tell me. I went back 2 or 3 more times to the store and he dropped the price from over a thousound to around $600 including the stand and a protective cover and delivery. That experience taught me 2 things: some bed features are not noticeable and showing interest and skepticism can get you a lower price. I've never had a problem with my bed, although that may be because I upgraded from an air matress that I was using for quite some time. It has some sort of coils that don't require the bed be flipped. It also has some sort of fancy topper and "foam encasing" (I guess so the sides of the bed don't bend). Also has a box-spring base. Look at the features, not the brand.
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Go to a bed retailer, and physically try all the different types. i.e. sit on the edge of them, lie down, take your other half with you, both lie down, check for roll etc. you don't want to buy something and then find 2 weeks later you don't like it. Everyone has different preferences, some like soft beds, others hard etc.
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some like soft beds, others hard etc.
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
Rob Philpott wrote:
Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500?
Not in my opinion, my bed cost $400 and it is really comfortable, but I did test out a bed that was $10,000 :omg: which was really comfortable also. So the price really doesn't matter, it all depends on what you feel is most comfortable for you :-D
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Whilst on the subject of interior furnishings, I need to buy a new bed and mattress as I'm moving to a new address. Buying a mattress it seems is a perilous business. You've got pocket springs, open springs, 'memory' foam (Tempur etc). The most comfortable bed I've slept in was in a hotel in Malaga and seemed to be about 7 inches of spring and 3 of memory. Any recommendations on what to go for or to avoid? Is a mattress which costs £3k really better than one costing £500? Do I go to John Lewis or somewhere tacky like 'Dreams'?
Regards, Rob Philpott.
I did enough of research before recently buying a mattress and I hope that I'm not late to suggest you what I think is good. Pocketed spring construction provides excellent support and it adjusts according to the contours of your body (to some extent). If you turn around while sleeping, your partner won't be disturbed because each position on the bed is supported by a separate spring! I ended up buying an 8 inch, pocketed spring mattress from SpringAir. There is a difference of land and sky between 6 and 8 inch mattress and I suggest that you pay a little more to get at least an 8 inch one (instead of 6 or 7 inches). If you're buying a SpringAir too, ensure that it's one from the BackSupporter range. That's their best one. And there would be one such range with every player, which you should check up (not with the sales person), but on the internet, and with other people. Ensure that the mattress is neither too soft nor too hard. A very soft mattress may look good when you sit on it, but it will not provide good lumbar support and can be extremely bad for your back. Ensure that the mattress is reasonably taller than you, and wide enough to accommodate you and your partner. I'm 5.10 foot and my mattress is 6.5 foot tall and 6 foot wide. Use a good quality cot (I custom made mine with good quality wood). This is important because this supports your mattress and must be strong enough. Memory foam takes the shape of your body, and provides slightly better support than foam or latex. It is said that these ones are good for people with back ailments, but I'm not sure how great do they help. They also contain some sort of chemicals and can release a chemical odour, which is not very good. They are viscous, and can be bad for an infant, if left unattended (can choke the baby, because it cannot turn around or move easily due to the viscosity). I would not suggest memory foam. Never buy a mattress that you don't have to turn around periodically. The idea of not having to turn around the mattress may look appealing, but they won't last as long as the ones that are designed to be turned or flipped around periodically. NEVER buy one constructed with bonnel springs. Period. Ensure that the manufacturer at least gives a 10 year guarantee/warranty. Mine came with a 10 year replacement guarantee. Try and avoid pillow-top/Euro-top. They tend to inevitably sag after a year or something, rendering the extra money you spent useless. You should get a decent one starting from something like 25000 INR. M
