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How To Choose A Mattress

A comfortable mattress is vital for a decent night’s sleep – and a decent night’s sleep is so important for our health and happiness. It’s well worth taking the time to choose the most comfortable mattress for you. With various mattress types available, including pocket sprung, memory foam, hybrid and gel mattresses, the decision can sometimes be difficult.  

Whether you like to sink into a soft, cushiony cocoon, or prefer a firm support, there is a perfect mattress out there for you. Our mattress buying guide will help you choose the best mattress for your bedroom, so you can sleep soundly for years to come.

Determine the best type of mattress 

The best type of mattress depends on your sleep preferences and any specific requirements you may have. For example, memory foam mattresses are excellent for pressure relief, while pocket sprung mattresses provide great support. 

Assess your sleep needs 

Consider your sleeping position, any existing body pain, and whether you tend to sleep hot or cold. These factors will help you narrow down the options and find a mattress that addresses your sleep needs. 

What to look for in a mattress 

Consider these five factors so you know exactly what to look for in a mattress: 

  • Support – A good mattress should offer proper spinal alignment and support for your body. 
  • Comfort – Choose a comfort level that suits your preference – plush, medium, firm, etc. 
  • Durability – Look for mattresses made from high-quality materials that are designed to last. 
  • Motion isolation – This is important if you share a bed, as it stops movement on one side of the bed being felt on the other
  • Temperature regulation – Opt for mattresses with features that help regulate your body temperature. 

What kind of mattress do I need? 

Mattress fillings can include memory foam, latex, coils and more. To choose the best mattress filling, you’ll need to consider your comfort preference and any allergies you might have. Generally speaking, the most popular mattress types are memory foam and spring mattresses, or even a hybrid of the two. But which is best? 

Memory foam or a spring mattress? 

When choosing a mattress, is a memory foam or spring mattress better? There’s no right or wrong answer to this question; it all depends on what you’re looking for in a mattress and your overall budget. 

Memory foam is a great choice for those with back pain, as this mattress type is made of foam. Unlike spring mattresses, memory foam conforms to the shape of your body, not just major pressure areas like your neck, knees and hips.  

As well as relieving strain in other places, memory foam mattresses are excellent at maintaining the alignment of your natural spine. 

Reasons to buy a memory foam mattress: 

  • Great pressure relief for your body’s aches and pains
  • Plush, comfy and pleasant to sink into after a long day
  • Ideal for side sleepers
  • Ideal for cold sleepers as memory foam warms you up (depending on the foam material you choose) while providing you with the support you need

Spring mattresses also have several benefits: 

  • You don’t have to spend a huge amount to get a good spring mattress, as they are quite reasonably priced and offer both comfort and very firm support. 
  • Spring mattresses are excellent if you tend to overheat in your sleep as the ventilation is fantastic, and keeps you considerably cooler while you sleep. 

Find your dream mattress with Wren

If you’re buying your bedroom furniture from Wren, you can get your mattress from us too. Our mattresses are always made to the highest standards, finished in a damask soft-touch fabric and a contrasting quilted border. We offer seven styles to fit all our bed sizes, so whatever your preference there’s a mattress to suit you perfectly, night after night.

Elite

The Elite mattress is specially designed to distribute weight evenly across the surface, providing an unparalleled level of comfort.

Gel

Our Gel mattress is expertly designed for supreme comfort to help you achieve the best night’s rest including a 30mm cooling gel topper to help regulate temperature.

Orthopaedic

With a spring insulator pad and polyester pad filling, the Orthopaedic mattress is very supportive for maximum comfort.

Gel Luxury

The Gel Luxury mattress includes a luxurious top panel, which is micro-quilted. This indulgent and cooling cover provides a sumptuously soft surface to sleep on or relax.

Memory Pocket

This 1,000 pocket sprung mattress is topped with 25mm of memory foam for a supremely comfortable night’s sleep.

Pillow Top

Designed using high quality Tencel fabric materials that are sustainable, super soft, and breathable – this mattress is perfect for a cool and comforting night’s sleep.

Box Top

The highly-sprung pocket interior of this luxurious mattress is complemented by a generous layer of responsive high-density memory foam that contours perfectly to your unique posture.

Ready to start designing your dream bedroom? Book an appointment with a Wren bedroom designer. Our experts can help you at every stage of the process to create the bedroom of your dreams. For more bedroom advice, visit our blog filled with helpful design tips and buying guides, including how to choose a bed frame for your new mattress. 

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