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Home Buying Guide - Mattresses
A good night's sleep starts with the right mattress and you need your beauty rest for great days ahead! Find a mattress that fits you by considering your sleep style. Are you a side sleeper, back sleeper or stomach sleeper? Do you have pets, kids or a spouse sharing your mattress? How big is your bedroom? Take these things into consideration before you purchase.

Which Mattress Size Is Right for You?

Finding the right size mattress is all about comfort. A few things to think about:

California King

California King
  • The longest mattress on the market - 4" longer than a King, but 4" narrower
  • Ideal for tall people (over 6')
  • Plenty of space for pets or young children to share
King

King
  • The widest mattress on the market - 16" wider than a Queen
  • Generous space for couples
  • Plenty of space for pets or young children to share
Queen

Queen
  • The most popular mattress size
  • Provides more space than a Full, and fits in most bedrooms
  • Comfortably spacious for couples
Full

Full
  • Much bigger than a Twin, but smaller than a Queen
  • Ideal for solo sleepers
  • Can accommodate a couple, so it's a good choice for a guest room
Twin

Twin
  • Sized for a solo sleeper
  • Often a first "big bed" for children when they outgrow a crib
  • Great for guest rooms with limited space
Mattress Tips

Which Mattress Type Is Best for You?

The way a mattress is made determines how it sleeps. Traditional innerspring mattresses are made with springs (also called “coils”) inside, which provide the softness or firmness for comfortable sleeping. Today, there are also memory foam and hybrid options available, giving you choices in how you sleep.

Innerspring

Innerspring
  • Made with springs (or coils) inside
  • Springs are either tied together or individually wrapped
  • The more coils, the more the mattress conforms to your body
  • The gauge and shape of the springs determines how firm the mattress is
Memory Foam

Memory Foam
  • Made from slow-response foam that conforms to your body
  • Doesn't cause pressure to the body
  • Great for couples because you can't feel your partner move or shift - no bounce
  • Because the foam construction relieves pressure, it may help neck, back or shoulder pain
Hybrid

Hybrid
  • Combines innersprings with layers of memory foam on top
  • Gives you the body-conforming coziness of foam with the traditional bounciness of springs
  • Offers the pressure-relief benefits of memory foam
  • Offers the best of both worlds

Comfort Counts -
How to Choose the Ideal Firmness and Support

The firmer the mattress, the less you’ll feel like you’re sinking into the bed. The firmness is determined by the upper layers of the mattress. Support is determined by the lower layers of the mattress. Typically, innerspring mattresses are firmer because they’re made with coils or springs. Memory foam mattresses may be soft or firm, depending on the construction of the foam. Hybrid mattresses offer the benefits of coils and foam. Larger people may prefer the support of a firmer mattress, while smaller people may be comfortable on a softer mattress. The choice comes down to personal preference.

Ultra Plush
Plush
Cushion Firm
Firm
Extra Firm

Top Picks - Choosing the Type of Mattress Top

Every mattress has a top layer that’s usually quilted or tufted for appearance and comfort. Depending on your sleeping style, you may want the plushness of a Pillow Top or Euro Top or the firmer feel of a Tight Top. There are also Specialty Tops to suit your unique comfort needs.

Tight Top

Tight Top
  • Sewn onto the top of the mattress
  • Less plush, so it provides a firmer feel
  • Helps support the body
Pillow Top

Pillow Top
  • A separate layer of cushioning, resembling a pillow, that's sewn to the top of the mattress
  • Provides cushioning for softness
  • Still offers support, but with plushness
Euro Top

Euro Top
  • Similar to a Pillow Top, but rather than a pillow-like design, the edges are flush with the mattress edges
  • Provides plush cushioning for softness
  • Still offers support, but with plushness
Specialty

Specialty
  • Other top layers designed to add customized comfort to mattresses

Finish Your Dream Bed from the Bottom Up -
Box Springs and Bed Frames

Complete your new bed with a quality box spring and bed frame. If seeking customized support, an adjustable base may be best for you.

Box Springs

Box Springs
  • Help distribute the weight of a mattress for added support and comfort
  • Available in all mattress sizes
Bed Frames

Bed Frames
  • Raises a mattress and box spring off the floor
  • Come in metal or wood styles to enhance your bedroom dècor
Adjustable Bases

Adjustable Bases
  • Customized support
  • Adjustable bed frames can relieve a variety of sleeping issues by raising your head or elevating your feet so you and your partner can sleep more soundly

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