Most of us know that mattresses should ideally be replaced every 6 to 8 years for optimal comfort and health, but while the prospect of a new bed is alluring, frankly, the idea of consulting several mattress salesmen (and then somehow fitting your purchase into your car) is very dizzying.
For the ultimate hassle-free experience, shop our online catalog of name-brand beds, including Scott Living and Restonic mattresses. You won’t even miss the convenience of hopping on a display bed—our Colder’s experts have a few tips to ensure your purchase is an informed one.
Check out our guide for buying a new mattress online!
1. Determine Your Desired Comfort Level
The right comfort level of your new mattress is of the utmost importance when online mattress shopping. Whether you spring for a twin, twin-XL, full, queen, king, or California king mattress, your new bed should be conducive to the natural contour of your body. The need for a carefully selected bed is of particular importance if you or your bed partner suffer from insomnia, sleep apnea, or some other affliction that interferes with your quality of sleep, such as chronic pain. But of course, every sleeper will certainly benefit from proper postural support and pressure relief.
As you consider your sleep-related needs, read up on these common mattress comfort levels and what they can do for you.
Plush Mattress
Contrary to popular belief, a mattress doesn’t have to be firm to be supportive. If you tend to sleep on your side, a sleep surface that is softer will let you sink deeply, providing pressure relief to your shoulders, hips, knees, and feet as you drift away. That said, because side-sleeping is prescribed for those who suffer from sleep apnea, plushier beds are considered the best option for heavy snorers.
Medium Mattress
If you suffer from back pain, a medium-firm bed will lessen discomfort, as your body won’t sink into the surface to cause further pain. These mattresses are designed to provide enough support to keep your spine better aligned without leading to sore joints.
In addition, research shows that most people prefer beds that fall somewhere in the middle of the firmness scale—this gray area is also termed within the industry as “universal comfort” or “hotel style.” Generally, unless you suffer from a sleep disorder, you’ll probably get the best night’s sleep from a medium comfort-level mattress. This type of bed is also recommended for back sleepers.
Firm Mattress
If you’re a stomach sleeper, you’ll likely sleep soundly on a firmer mattress, as this sturdy surface will help prevent arching in the back—and thereby curb potential pain.
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 better on a firmer mattress than a softer one, as a firm or extra-firm bed can keep your spine better aligned to prevent lower-back pain.
2. Consider Your Sleep Position
When you're looking for the best mattress for your sleep position, it's important to keep in mind the different types of mattresses that are available. There are three main types of mattresses: back sleepers, side sleepers, and stomach sleepers.
Back Sleepers
Back sleepers need a mattress that is firm enough to support their spine, but not too firm that it feels uncomfortable. A memory foam mattress is a good option for a back sleeper, as it will contour to their body and support their spine.
Side Sleepers
Side sleepers need a mattress that is soft enough to contour to their body, but not so soft that they sink into the mattress. A latex or memory foam mattress is a good option for a side sleeper, as they will contour to their body and provide support.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers need a firm mattress that will keep their spine in alignment. A latex or memory foam mattress is a good option for a stomach sleeper, as they will be firm enough to keep their spine aligned.
When choosing a mattress, it's important to consider your sleep position and what type of mattress will be most comfortable for you. By choosing the right mattress, you'll be able to get the best night's sleep possible!
2. Decide on Your Ideal Type of Mattress
Now, onto the materials! Here are the most popular mattress types from our catalog.
Memory Foam Mattress
Do you have persisting back and neck pain that make REM sleep a nightmare? You can minimize these disruptions with adaptive-cushioning memory foam technology, which 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.
A gel memory foam mattress is a type of mattress that has a layer of gel-infused memory foam. This type of mattress is designed to provide a cooler sleeping surface and to help reduce the amount of pressure that is placed on the body. A gel memory foam mattress may also improve spinal alignment and help to reduce the risk of snoring.
Innerspring Mattress
An oldie but a goodie, an innerspring mattress balances and distributes weight while holding your spine in healthy alignment, thanks to steel coils that readily absorb your body weight. Go ahead, take a load off.
Hybrid Mattress
The best of both worlds, a hybrid mattress facilitates the decision 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.
Latex Mattress
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.
Pocketed Coil Mattress
Pocketed coil mattresses are a type of innerspring mattress that has individual coils that are wrapped in fabric pockets. This allows the coils to move independently from each other, which results in a more comfortable and supportive sleep experience. Pocketed coil mattresses are available in a variety of different firmness levels, so you can find the perfect one for your needs. Additionally, pocketed coil mattresses are often considered to be more durable than other types of innerspring mattresses, making them a good option for those who plan to use their mattress for many years. If you're looking for a comfortable and supportive mattress, a pocketed coil mattress may be the right choice for you.
Bonus: Bed 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. Touted for being a hassle-free buying option, this memory-foam bed uses automated compression technology so it can be rolled up and packed in a box small enough to be shipped to your door. Once these beds are unboxed, their unique foam structure allows mattresses to fully bounce back and expand to their original shape. Due to its design, a bed in a box ensures great longevity.
3. Learn About Top Mattress Brands
The next step in shopping for a new mattress online is researching different mattress companies, along with reading about their patented technologies and perceived reputation. Below, we’re spotlighting two of our favorites from our own catalog.
Brand Spotlight: Restonic Mattress
Since 1938, Restonic has been supporting dreams by producing the highest-quality sleep products. But don’t just take our word for it.
Their award-winning line of Restonic ComfortCare mattresses is stocked with patented Marvelous Middle technology that delivers 25 percent more support in the middle of the mattress, where you need it most. These beds equalize pressure distribution across the entire body with resilient center support and protect against sagging for a superior mattress life.
>>Read Our Restonic Mattress Review<<
Brand Spotlight: Scott Living Mattress
Restonic teamed up with the HGTV-famous duo Drew and Jonathan Scott to bring you a comfortable and rejuvenating night’s sleep with a mattress line that also reflects the twins’ personal style.
One of the most popular Scott Living mattresses, the Harbor hybrid mattress comes with a super-plush pillow top to deliver superior comfort. In the same spirit, this stacked mattress is made from exclusive technology that increases airflow for a cooling sleep.
4. Read Online Mattress Reviews
After you’ve narrowed down your list of contending options in your preferred size, be sure to read the reviews. Product reviews from shoppers will help indicate whether your mattress will feel and function as advertised.
While one bad review shouldn’t necessarily deter you from a purchase, we don’t recommend splurging on a product that doesn’t seem likely to live up to expectations for firmness and type, especially as they pertain to your needs.
5. Research How the Sleep Trial Works (and Read the Warranty)
Before you officially place your order, we suggest reading up on your prospective mattress’s sleep trial and warranty. More often than not, mattress purchases come with a trial period wherein you can return your mattress if its quality isn’t to your satisfaction after a set number of days, which can range from as few as 30 days to as many as a whopping 365 days.
An additional value of shopping for a bed in a box is that risk-free trial periods are often longer than those of in-store purchases.
6. Try it Out!
After you set up your new mattress in your bedroom, the final step is to try it out! It mostly just involves paying attention and being willing to admit if it feels uncomfortable. If, after a few nights, you wake up with soreness or pain in your joints or back, you might need to reassess the level of firmness you require from a mattress.
If relevant, consult with your bed partner as you both decide to ditch or stick with your purchase.
Check out our catalog for name-brand products in wide array of mattress sizes! Plus, we’ve also got adjustable power bases to elevate yourself toward better sleep. Our friendly experts at Colder’s are always available to answer your questions. Call or visit us today!
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