MashupDad and I are finally going to bite the bullet and invest in a new mattress. Ours has been terrible for years and although I’ve tried a number of temporary fixes (and even wrote about how to fix a sagging mattress here!), none has proven to be a long term solution. The mattress topper from Kohl’s did help for a while as a cost-effective short term fix, but has already squished down after about a year of use.
So we spent most of today looking at mattresses, and my head is now swimming — and spent way too long at the sleep number store (see snazzy brochure above), where we learned that we have about the opposite opinion on mattress firmness. I like a super firm mattress, he likes a very soft mattress, and never the twain shall meet. And what’s up with nothing being comparable from store to store?
We bought a cheap memory foam mattress from Amazon a few years ago because we had nothing for houseguests. That whole process was fascinating even just to watch it expand out of the box and it’s been great for short term use (with compliments from family who have slept on it). But, I think we’re going for something more supportive here that will hopefully last a while and help my aching back. 🙂 (Although these Nectar Sleep ones are interesting and have good reviews + $100 off with code NECTAR100, and Eight Sleep mattresses are also interesting with multiple different layers, bed warming technology (!), and a sleep tracker.)
Do you love your mattress?
So let’s talk about mattresses: Do you have one that you love? One that has lasted a long time? Been worth the investment? Am I the only one who hates this whole process?
Mary
Tuesday 9th of January 2018
Your are definitely not the only one that hates this process, it can be so frustrating! The mattress that i have (and love!) is an all natural latex mattress from Cocomat(https://www.coco-mat.com/store/us_en/natural-mattresses) that is made only by natural materials. I had it for 2 years and I am very satisfied! It was a worthy investment.
Michelle Jubera
Monday 13th of March 2017
We purchased the Serta I comfort Recognition plush hybrid and it was delivered last weekend. We also splurged on the adjustable base and ours has a massage feature ! Love it. Serta brand is price fixed. The hybrid has a layer of the I comfort and has coil springs. for a king size with adj base, it runs around $3400. I would also recommend you buy the mattress protector with a new mattress purchase. it guarantees the warranty on the mattress.
Kathy
Sunday 12th of March 2017
I highly recommend Verlo! They can custom make any mattress for you and they stand behind the mattresses! We had an issue 3 years after our purchase, they picked the mattress up in the morning fixed it and returned it in the afternoon at no charge! You can't beat that kind of service.
Cassie
Sunday 12th of March 2017
My husband and I have drastically different opinions on mattresses also. I have back problems and prefer very firm, He likes plush. Our old mattress was over 10 years old, pillow top, top of the line $2500 Stearns and Foster. I swear, after 1 year, we hated it, but we kept it for 10 years since we paid so much.
Three years ago, we went to Quality Sleep Shop in Lagrange. Bought a 2 SIDED handmade king size Madelyn style firm mattress. I love it. I don't wake up achy and stiff. Husband was OK with it, but wanted more cushion, so since it's a king, he went to Costco and got a twin size memory foam pad for his side. Yes, it looks kind of strange when the bed is made, but both of us are sleeping really well now.
Love the 2 sided mattress. When it starts to feel a little soft, we flip and rotate it, No more sleeping in the other person's impression
dawn bakker
Friday 10th of March 2017
we just went through the same process. our mattress is 18 years old. we really wanted the adjustable type bed as my niece has one and loves it (she has a serta one). we also have friends with sleep number and love it. this being said, we have a beautiful wood platform bed and didn't want to part with it as it is only 2 years old. so, sleep number would not work with that (not serta either). we found tempurpedic could be used with it. however, those were approx $8,000-10,000 for a cal king split adjustable bed. not happening. we then looked at bob's and was afraid of the quality there, but maybe it's fine, i don't know. however, after much time there and them telling us it came in a cal king split, found out it doesn't. we then went to art van and did end up buying an adjustable bed there with the mattress. my husband and i also found out we like different mattresses. his is a little firmer than the one i decided on. we don't have it yet so can't tell you how we like it. we are expecting it next week. and we figured out we have to get rid of the drawers in our platform bed or the height of the bed would be to my upper body parts! my husband is working on that part.....so be careful if you do decide on an adjustable because of the height. we are so excited though because we will both be able to move the top part up/down, the feet up/down and it has a massager. i also looked at costco but they didn't have the cal king adjustable. be careful of the mattress return policies....we found they varied and that you get charged a pick up fee at most places. i think costco would be a better bet in that case if you might need to return. i would call and ask. since you can't lay on it (at costco), you may have to return if you don't like it. but i have read good things about costco and mattresses. they just didn't have the cal king. feel free to email me if you have more questions. we spent a few days going around as well. very time consuming!