Finding the right mattress can be daunting. There are a growing number of different types of mattresses – suited for almost every sleep and body type. There are air mattresses, water mattresses, pillow tops, hybrids, coils, memory foams, latex, and the list goes on. Outside of going into any Grand Home Furnishings and speaking to one of our highly qualified specialists, where do you even start? The answer is you start here. Just for you, we’ve condensed years of mattress expertise to four simple steps to help you find your perfect mattress and get the most out of each night’s sleep.
1. Is It Time for A New Mattress?
As a rule-of-thumb, mattresses usually last roughly 6-8 years, but most people change their mattresses every few years. Vice versa most people wait too long for a mattress which can directly affect your sleep and even your mental and physical health.
2. Decide on A Budget
First things, first. It’s imperative that you first determine how much you can reasonably spend on a mattress. The average mattress price hovers anywhere around $600-$800 but can also run as low as $150 and up to price points eclipsing $5,000. So, you want to be clear what your budget is for the size and quality of the mattress you’re looking for. Also, keep in mind that price (in this context) does not always equate value.
3. Know Your Sleep Style
We’re all unique in how we sleep. Some of us sleep on our stomachs, while others sleep on their sides, and some on their backs. No two people have the same sleeping style, and no one person sleeps in one position the entirety of the night. The position you find yourself curling into at night can determine how firm you’d prefer your mattress. Those of us who tend to sleep on our side would do better with a softer mattress, while those who prefer to sleep on their stomachs or backs tend to sleep better with a medium to the medium-firm mattress.
4. Weight Matters
Weight is a key determining factor in your next mattress purchase; which adds to the complexity of finding the right mattress for you. Support, hug, feel, sinkage and even cooling will depend on your body type and weight. Lighter sleepers (150 lbs. or less) would benefit from a mattress in the 3-6 firmness range, while heavier sleepers (200+ lbs.) would want to compensate for sinkage (which could adversely affect pressure points in the back and side) by purchasing a firmer mattress.
We hope these mattress buying tips help you find the right mattress. If you require more support (pun intended) visit your local Grand Home Furnishings and make use of our ZEEZ diagnostic system. Our system analyzes your sleep positions and body pressure points to determine the right mattress for how you sleep. From Grand’s huge selection of nearly 70 mattresses, ZEEZ narrows down your choices to the best mattresses for your needs. Then one of our sleep experts will help you find the perfect mattress match. So, no matter how you sleep, we’ll help you find your perfect mattress.
