Figure Out What you Like & How You Sleep
Mattress shopping can seem like a daunting task. You lay down on dozens of beds and even look at all the bed-in-a-box retailers online. Before you start to become overwhelmed by the choices like I was, stop and take these few steps first. I promise it will help to simplify the process of purchasing your next mattress.
How Do You Sleep?
- Stop to reflect for a moment and think how do I sleep at night?
- Are you a side sleeper? back sleeper? stomach sleeper?
- Are you a combination sleeper ? one minute you go to sleep on your side and when you wake up you’re on your back.
What Do You Like?
- Do you enjoy a super soft mattress or a firm mattress?
- Do you like the feel of memory foam or are you more into traditional innerspring mattresses?
- Do you need a bed that keeps your cool at night or are you okay with sleeping temperature neutral?
Writing down the answers to these questions will give you more clarification on what you need. You can put the answers on your notes in your phone or on a sticky note and take it with you. When shopping, lay on each mattress for at least 5 minutes to see how it feels because what is firm to one person may feel soft to you. Also, make note of the brands and models you liked so you can do more research on them.
Do Research on All Kinds of Mattresses
There are several types of mattresses on the market such as Hybrid, Memory Foam, and Innerspring mattresses. Then there are extra features like a EuroTop, and Pillow Top for innerspring mattresses. Then you have your legacy brands (Beautyrest, Serta, and Sealy) or the boom of online bed in a box retailers like Casper, Purple, and Puffy.
Each brand is going to boast different features that make that mattress line or collection unique. Look into the features that are most important to you!
Beautyrest BRS 900 Medium Pillow Top Features:
- 900 series pocketed coils
- Pillow Top with pressure-relieving foams
- Edge Support Foam
- Gel Memory Foam in Middle Center
- Pieces of silver in quilt top of the mattress
- Layers of memory foam (transition, comfort foams)
- “Air Cool” foam to help with temperature control
Price Comparison & Matching
Always price compare when it comes to mattress shopping. First, you should start looking and comparing online prices for the mattress you want. Be careful with “The Name Game”, many times retailers will change the name of mattress models that are practically identical in order for you not to price compare. One solution I found was checking with US-Mattress where their experts can help you find the same model and assist you in saving more money on your purchase.
Once you narrow down your choices start tracking the prices to see what the range is for that model. When comparing prices it’s crucial to consider the discounts, delivery costs, and return fees. If you see a mattress for a lower price online but want to purchase in-store ask about a price match. Many times retailers like Macy’s or JCPenney will honor a price match because they want your business. Always ask about a price match that way you open the door to getting a good deal.
The Beautyrest Silver collection features a sophisticated design paired with intuitive technologies so you can wake up every morning refreshed and ready to go. Beautyrest’s Pocketed Coil system delivers precise support and accurate contouring via hundreds of independent coils. The additional 490 coils strategically located in the center third of the mattress enhance contouring back support helping you sleep comfortably. A layer of GelTouch Foam provides soothing comfort with exceptional surface contouring and conformability. DualCool Technology Fiber enhanced with silver is designed to help move both heat and moisture away from the surface of the mattress to maintain an ideal sleeping temperature.
Budget & Make The Purchase
Now it’s time to talk about the bottom line. What is your budget? Set a range for your budget and stick to it. This will help in situations when sales associates may try to upsell you on a mattress that you don’t need. Also, factor in the different financing options available and see which is better paying everything upfront or over time.
Finally, it is time to make your purchase. But first, we need to consider a few factors. Purchase a mattress around a major holiday like Black Friday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. Personally, I have seen some of the best deals with steep discounts during Labor Day weekend. You can get a good quality queen mattress for a steal sometimes, a range between $480- $650 is a really good deal. Most of the time purchasing a mattress online is going to be more affordable and you have more options available. Lastly, purchase with confidence and get excited about more restful nights ahead!