For a good night’s sleep, it’s not enough to just have a cushiony surface to lay on. Ideally, your bed should be conducive to the natural contour of your body and accommodate your joints properly to curb potential neck and back pain.
The need for a carefully selected bed is especially important if you or your bed partner suffer from insomnia, sleep apnea, or some other affliction that interferes with your quality of sleep. Generally, though, we believe every sleeper will benefit from proper postural support and pressure relief—so, we implore you to assess the quality of your current mattress.
If you’re in the market for a new bed, you’re in luck. Our experts at Colder’s have rustled up a mattress shopping guide to help you contemplate two critical factors: comfort level and type. Before you browse our Mattresses catalog, check out these buying considerations!
Mattress Comfort Levels
As you reflect upon your sleep-related needs, read up on these popular mattress comfort levels and what they can do for you.
Plush and Ultra Plush
Contrary to popular belief, a mattress doesn’t have to be firm to be supportive. The best mattress for side sleepers, a plush or ultra-plush bed will provide pressure relief to your shoulder, hip, knee, and foot, letting you sink deeply as your mind and body naturally unwind.
And because side-sleeping is prescribed for those who suffer from sleep apnea, plushier mattresses are considered the best option for heavy snorers.
Medium
Research shows that most sleepers prefer beds with a comfort level between plush and firm. This median is also known as “universal comfort” or “hotel style.” Unless you suffer from a sleep disorder, you’ll most likely get the best sleep experience on a medium-firm bed.
The best mattress for back sleepers, this in-between level will lessen bodily discomfort, as the surface doesn’t sink to cause further pain. These mattresses are designed to provide enough support to keep your spine better aligned without leading to sore joints, which is why it is also recommended for those who suffer from chronic back pain.
Firm and Extra Firm
If you’re looking for the best mattress for a stomach sleeper, a firm or extra-firm bed will help prevent arching in the back and the potential pain that comes with it.
Additionally, your body’s distribution of weight could direct you toward a firmer mattress. Experts assess that if you weigh more than 230 pounds, you will likely sleep more soundly on a firmer mattress than a plushy one. A firm or extra-firm bed will keep your spine better aligned to prevent lower-back pain.
Mattress Types
After identifying your ideal comfort level, the next step is to select the mattress type (i.e., material). A few of the determining factors behind this decision include whether you are a cool or hot sleeper, whether you experience joint pain, and personal preference. Check out these common mattress types from our catalog!
Innerspring
An ol’ reliable, an innerspring mattress balances and distribute weight while holding your spine in a healthy alignment, thanks to steel coils that readily absorb your body weight.
Pocketed Coil Mattresses
Alternatively, you can choose to take a load off on a pocketed coil mattress. With this option, you can forget about that knotty back and those painful stretches in the morning, as the individually wrapped pocketed coils contour to your precise body shape to relieve pressure points—oh, and achieve a healthier relaxed sleep.
Good news for bed sharers: Any pressure applied to one side of the mattress won’t disturb the other side if one of you has a habit of tossing and turning at night.
Memory Foam and Gel Memory Foam
Do you have persisting back and neck pain that make reaching your REM state virtually impossible? Thankfully, you can minimize these disruptions with adaptive-cushioning memory foam technology that is designed to respond to your precise body heat and pressure points to cradle your entire body in comfort.
Aptly named, this mattress remembers your body contour to enable a more fulfilling and longer night's sleep. With all the different mattress types available, you might be happy to learn that the most budget-friendly option is memory foam.
If you’re a warm sleeper, you might consider a gel memory foam mattress that gives you the same comforting embrace as a standard memory foam bed but without the heat retention.
Hybrid
If you’re a bit indecisive, a hybrid mattress is the best of both worlds, acting as a compromise between a tried-and-true innerspring and a modern memory foam. With a hybrid mattress, you can expect moderate firmness, superior support, and plush padding.
Euro Top and Pillow Top
If you’re craving a soft extra layer on top of your bed, Euro and pillow top mattresses have got you covered. While both styles ensure that the plushy surface doesn't shift or lose its shape, they are distinguishable by their edges.
Filled with denser fillings, a Euro top surface has lined-up edges that perpetuate a flush, uniform appearance. By contrast, a pillow top surface has discernible pillow-like edges and is made from latex foam, memory foam, fibers, and other breathable building materials.
Latex
For a bed that immediately contours to your body and springs back quicker, look no further than a latex mattress. Hot sleepers, rejoice: Latex mattresses allow heat and moisture to travel more freely so that you don’t break a sweat as your mind and body unwind. With little motion disturbance, customizable firmness, and dust-mite resistance, you can (literally) rest assured you’ll get the best sleep of your life.
Mattress in a Box
It’s what it sounds like. A bed in a box can arrive to your door, changing how we shop for mattresses forever. Favored for being a hassle-free buying option, this memory-foam arrives to your door, rolled up in a small box—but not to worry, this bed’s automated compression technology and unique foam structure allows them to fully bounce back and expand to their original shape.
Due to its design, a mattress in a box ensures great longevity. It can last up to 15 years compared to the industry-standard 8 or 10 years.
Let Us Help You
Shop our catalog of name-brand mattresses to start having the best sleep experience as soon as tonight. Our personal recommendation? Check out Scott Living mattresses by HGTV-famous duo Jonathan and Drew Scott.
If you have any questions related to our inventory, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly staff at Colder’s. Whether you give us a call or visit our store in person, we are always happy to help. More accessible than ever, our experts are also available via chat!