Here's how to build a luxurious hotel bed at home for under $2,000 in this year's Memorial Day mattress sales
Admittedly, fashioning an authentic hotel bed complete with one of the best mattresses on the market isn't cheap. But if you choose your time carefully, it becomes a lot more affordable. And today is just that time.
By taking advantage of the Memorial Day mattress sales, it's possible to craft a luxurious hotel bed in a queen size complete with a mattress, foundation, sheets and pillows for $1,700. Want to know how it's done? Of course you do, so read on...
CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress (queen): was $1,332 now $932.40 at Brooklyn BeddingWe're really rather taken with the new CopperFlex Pro Hybrid from Brooklyn Bedding, and I reckon it's just the thing you need to build an affordable hotel-style bed around. It hits all the right notes with a premium feel that'll suit most sleepers featuring a luxurious pillow top, zoned lumbar support – and, because you might not have a hotel AC system at home, impressive cooling prowess. Our Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress review has all the facts. In the Brooklyn Bedding Memorial Day sale, there's 30% off, so a queen size is a mere $932.40.
The Foundation (queen): was $399 now $279.30 at Brooklyn BeddingYour hotel bed needs something to sit on, so before you hit the checkout at Brooklyn Bedding, make sure you grab a foundation there, too. Its foundation is easy to assemble with no tools required. It's made with high-quality materials and it becomes a full bed frame when you add a set of optional legs. It's upholstered in a pleasingly understated gray fabric, and when you factor in Brooklyn Bedding's Memorial Day discount, the whole thing will cost you just $279.30 in a queen size.
Casper Hybrid Snow Pillow Double Pack: was $298 now $238.40 at CasperHaving just the right pillow can make the difference between a good night's sleep and an excellent night's sleep, so I suggest going to town with the number one pick in our best pillows guide, the Casper Hybrid Snow Pillow. It's a luxury cooling pillow made with foam and microfiber. We found it great at keeping our head and neck supported all night, and it's comfortable in most sleeping positions. Learn more in our Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology review. There's 10% off at Casper, and a double pack of these pillows brings an additional discount, so it's yours for $238.40 ($119 per pillow; the price for a single pillow is $134).
Signature Hotel Sheet Set (queen): was $500 now $250 at Four SeasonsThe final touch? How about a set of gloriously smooth and silky Four Seasons sheets and pillowcases? The Signature Hotel Sheet Set features a deep-pocketed fitted sheet and a hemmed flat sheet, as well as a pair of French closure pillowcases The MSRP for this set is $500, but plenty of the color options are reduced to just $250, making this luxury option a real bargain. (Not to mention: it's much less than a night at a Four Seasons hotel.)
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