How Do I Know Which Mattress Is Right for Me?

How Do I Know Which Mattress Is Right for Me?

When buying a new mattress, it’s essential to choose the right one that will give you years of comfortable, restorative sleep. It’s not unusual to experience a little anxiety about making a final decision. Fortunately, the team at Mattress World Northwest makes finding a new mattress easy, stress-free, and affordable! The sleep specialists in our showrooms have extensive knowledge about mattress brands, types, materials, sizes, and firmness levels. And each purchase is backed by our signature Comfort Guarantee!

Consider your preferences, budget, and bedroom size

Most mattress shoppers don’t walk into a showroom already knowing that they have their heart set on a queen size Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Hybrid Mattress with 1,000 individually wrapped coils, AirCool memory foam, and a 1 1/2-inch Energy Foam support layer. Frankly, it isn’t necessary to do this much research because the sleep specialists have already done it for you. That said, it is still a good idea to do a basic inventory of your preferences. Before you walk into a mattress showroom, you should have a general idea of whether you prefer your bed to be firm, medium-firm, or soft, and whether your bedroom is large enough to comfortably accommodate a king size bed or whether it’s better suited to a full or queen. It’s also a good idea to have a ballpark budget in mind, although you can find out about the current financing offers when you visit the showroom.

Tour a mattress showroom

You may have seen some companies advertise mail order mattresses. This might seem convenient, but it’s simply no substitute for visiting a showroom in person. After all, who wants to buy a bed before they lie on it? When you tour a mattress showroom, you’ll have access to a sleep specialist, who can share his or her considerable expertise and experience with you. The sleep specialist might ask you some general questions about your sleeping style (back, face-down, or side sleeper), firmness level preferences, and health requirements (e.g. back problems). Based on the information you provide, you can get customized recommendations. Of course, the only way to know for sure that a particular bed is right for you is to try out a few. Wear comfortable clothes to the showroom and don’t be shy about curling up in your favorite sleep position. Spend at least 10 to 15 minutes on each model you try. If you still have trouble making a choice, use the process of elimination to narrow down your list of favorites.

Visit a mattress showroom in the Portland area today

When you’re ready to get a better night’s sleep, stop by one of our convenient showroom location in the Portland area. The sleep specialists at Mattress World Northwest genuinely care about connecting each customer to their perfect bed. As you tour our Sealy, Simmons, Comfortaire, and other brand-name mattresses, you should be sure to ask us about our special financing offers and free delivery service!

Additional "find the perfect mattress" resources

  1. WebMD, How to Pick Your Perfect Mattress, https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/how-to-pick-your-perfect-mattress
  2. The Better Sleep Council, Choosing the Best Mattress, http://bettersleep.org/mattress-education/choosing-the-best-mattress/
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