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Tom's Guide
21-07-2025
- Health
- Tom's Guide
My husband and I upgraded from a full bed to a queen mattress and it transformed our sleep — here's how
My husband and I are lucky. We don't argue, we don't bicker and we enjoy a fun-filled relationship every day. However, on the odd occasion when things get a little *tense*, it's always because of one thing. Sleep. Whether it's duvet hogging, starfishing or snoring, we're not compatible sleepers and we seem to wake each other up most nights with our annoying habits. The result is fatigue, and with both of us being extremely busy, that can lead to stress. So, we decided to overhaul our sleeping set up, ditching our full size mattress for one of the best queen size mattresses of the year, and now we've never slept better. Here's why. We were sleeping on a full size, budget Ikea mattress. It wasn't uncomfortable or bad quality at all, in fact I was impressed with the price considering it was a comfortable, medium-firm hybrid bed that felt supportive enough for both of us. It wasn't until we upgraded that we realized just how much better we could do. We ditched the full size bed for a queen, luxury, memory foam mattress. Our first impressions were that the queen size bed frame really didn't seem much bigger than a full (our bedroom at the time was small, and we were worried we were making a mistake, so this was a relief). Once we got our new mattress on the frame and jumped on, the size difference was immediately noticeable. We spread out and rolled around, enjoying how much space each of us had. It was a result. No impact on the feel of our room, but a huge impact on the feel of our bed. To really embrace the luxury and give our sleep the best chance, we also invested in a king-size duvet and bamboo bedding to match. How did it change our sleep? Keep reading. Or, to find out more about the mattress, read my Nectar Luxe mattress review. First things first, we upgraded before summer and thank god we did. In a full size bed, we couldn't get enough space between us to cool down on stuffy nights. Without AC and in a first-floor flat with small windows, it was insufferable. Now, we can sleep comfortably with enough space to stretch out and cool down. I found that even though we swapped to an all foam bed (notorious for trapping heat) it felt cooler than our hybrid because there was more surface area for the heat to escape from. We also weren't forced to cuddle for lack of space. We slept at opposite sides of the bed, with as much space between us as possible (yes, we still love each other, but we love our sleep more.) I'm the Sleep Features Editor for Tom's Guide, which involves a fairly standard work schedule — think 9-5, 5 days a week. My husband on the other hand is a freelance music producer and drum teacher, which results in 3am finishes in the studio when working to tight release dates. The smaller the bed, the more movement you'll feel from your partner. So, on our full size mattress, no matter how quiet he was, my husband's late bedtime would wake me up, having fallen asleep an hour or two before. Now, the queen size bed is large enough for the movement to be absorbed before it gets to me and wakes me up. Another big factor in this is the material. 14' of memory foam will do a fantastic job of absorbing motion and stopping it from traveling across the bed. A key feature in the best mattresses for couples. Springs and latex, on the other hand is more bouncy, leading to less motion isolation. For us, this means I have less disrupted sleep and my husband doesn't have to worry about being greeted by an eye roll and a frustrated sigh when he comes to bed. I'm a combination sleeper, meaning I don't have one specific sleep position I stay in night long. Instead, I love to toss and turn side to side and sometime onto my back. It's just how I get comfortable. But, as you can imagine, a restless partner isn't the most relaxing sleep set with that little extra space, I feel I can find any sleeping position I want (including the odd starfish) without impacting my husband's sleep quality. And, when my husband himself decides to sleep sideways at the head of the bed (yes, this happens) it's less disruptive than before. Waking up and not feeling frustrated with my husband is a nice feeling. For me and him. Better than that is both of us waking up feeling refreshed and well-rested. So, how can the right mattress (and mattress size) lead to better sleep? Falling asleep fast and sleeping through the night leads to better sleep efficiency which is what we are usually referring to when we say 'better sleep'. Common culprits of nighttime awakenings include pressure build up in areas of the body, overheating and a restless partner. The best mattress for your body should accommodate your specific sleep preferences. For example, the best mattresses for side sleepers will have a more plush feeling that will deliver extra pressure relief for key areas like the shoulders, hips and knees. Alternatively, if your main sleep gripe is overheating, then the best cooling mattresses integrate tech like GlacioTex and breathable materials like wool, cotton and latex to create a cooler environment. Ultimately, the right mattress can help you sleep peacefully throughout the night, ensuring you get your recommended seven to nine hours of rest a night.
Tom's Guide
18-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Tom's Guide
I've slept on memory foam and latex luxury mattresses — here's which one should you buy
Choosing the best mattress for your sleep is difficult, especially with so many options out there. How do you know what's best for you? Latex, foam, springs, horse hair? (Yep, I said horse hair.) If you're looking to invest in a luxury bed, you want to get it right. I've slept on both a memory foam luxury mattress and a latex luxury mattress to compare how each feels and who they'd best suit. While I loved both, each certainly had its benefits and drawbacks. I'm sharing my experience of sleeping on both to help you find the best luxury mattress. Whether you're a side sleeper, back sleeper, hot sleeper or just a bad sleeper, here's how to choose between a latex and a memory foam luxury mattress. I was lucky enough to be able to review the Nectar Luxe Memory Foam mattress, which is a 14' tall luxury bed made up of four foam layers. This was the first all-foam bed I slept on, and I was surprised at just how much sinkage there was. When I laid on it for the first time, each pressure point of my body (hips, shoulders and knees as a side sleeper) sunk into the soft upper layers which created a kind of weightless, cloud-like feeling. It certainly felt like what you'd expect a luxury mattress to feel like — a true indulgence. This sinking feeling had the effect of stopping me from tossing and turning, which I usually do a lot, and so I slept better through the night. However, I did find this a little frustrating when I was trying to change positions or get comfortable. Sometimes it felt like I was battling the foam. When it came to navigating hot nights, this cradling feeling became pretty suffocating. I ended up feeling claustrophobic and it didn't help that memory foam often traps heat because of its density. The Nectar Luxe has cooling fibers incorporated into its cover, and most luxury mattresses will have a similar feature. Even so, the act of feeling swaddled by a mattress isn't the most cooling sensation. Despite this, I still loved the feeling of memory foam. Knowing I could slip into a cozy and indulgent bed at the end of the day was a luxury I think is well worth investing in. It felt almost impossible to sleep in an uncomfortable position on this mattress because it adapts to your body so perfectly. We're all individuals with our own preferences, so memory foam won't be for everyone. The best memory foam mattresses are often customizable to suit many different preferences, but here's who I think would benefit from a luxury foam bed. While side sleeping is generally considered the best position for your physical health, if you're not sleeping on a supportive bed, then it's possible you'll wake with aches and pains. As I mentioned, the pressure points on the hips, shoulders and knees can easily become numb, 'dead' or painful if you don't have enough supportive and cushioning layers in your mattress. Quality, luxury memory foam is high-density, which means it won't wear easily like cheaper foam options (think polyurethane). It also means it won't collapse beneath your weight but instead mold around your body, keeping it supported and creating that 'weightless' feeling. The result is an incredibly comfortable surface for side sleepers, no matter if your preference is firm foam or soft. It's no surprise many of the best mattresses for side sleepers are all-foam beds. Something my husband and I noticed was that we literally couldn't feel each other move once we were both lying on the mattress. We have different sleep schedules so I'm usually already asleep when he comes to bed, which means often waking up when I feel the bed move. When sleeping on a luxury memory foam mattress, there were multiple times when I woke in the night surprised to find my husband lying next to me. I had no idea he was even in the room! This is because of something called motion isolation. Foam absorbs movement and stops it from traveling across the mattress. Great motion isolation is found in the best mattresses for couples, and it's something that you can almost always rely on a luxury memory foam mattress to deliver. Memory foam is the most pressure-relieving material you'll come across in a mattress. Originally developed by NASA to reduce the impact on astronauts on space trips, it's a slow moving foam that will contour to every body type. Whether you're lightweight, elderly or experience joint or muscle pain, extra pressure relief can be just what you need to sleep peacefully and wake up without any stiffness. Switching from a memory foam mattress to a luxury latex mattress was a big change. I was excited to give latex a go. The promise of cool, breathable sleep, as well as being a more sustainable, natural option compared to the chemical-based foams we're used to, piqued my interest. Despite my friend's raised eyebrows as I tried to convince them that it's actually quite common to find latex in a mattress, it turns out that most of the best organic mattresses incorporate this material to create a responsive, bouncy and pressure-relieving surface. I slept on and reviewed the Birch Luxe Natural mattress, which combines layers of wool with layers of latex and coils. When I laid on it for the first time, I was surprised at how firm it was. There wasn't that traditional sinking in feeling that you associate with a luxury mattress, but the soft cotton cover and the complete lack of off-gassing felt luxurious in itself. While the pressure relief was more subtle than memory foam, as soon as I lay down on it I could feel the wool euro-top giving a little bit beneath me. But the most noticeable difference was the immediate and robust support from the latex. I had become so used to slowly sinking into my bed that to remain on top of the latex mattress was a refreshing change. I could move around with ease and when I changed sleeping position, I was immediately comfortable again — rather than waiting for the foams to contour to my body, the latex bounces back to shape instantly. I was slightly worried that going to a much firmer surface would make side sleeping uncomfortable, but that wasn't the case at all. I realized that I didn't have to literally sink into my bed to get enough pressure relief to sleep comfortably. Instead, I slept deeply and I felt like every single bit of my body was supported well. It's a different type of luxury, but it certainly is luxury. Not everyone will like the feel of latex, especially if you're searching for a marshmallow soft bed. But below are the people I'd recommend a luxury latex mattress to. I used to think my tossing and turning was a problem that kept me up at night. Turns out, it's just how I get comfortable and the movement is part of me settling down to sleep. This means I sleep on both sides and on my back. If you're anything like me, sleeping on top of a mattress rather than sinking into it is much more comfortable. This way you can change positions without fighting with 14 inches of foam, and become instantly comfortable again. While you can get more plush latex beds, in general they have a firmer feel because of the structure of the material. This is also a good thing for combination sleepers, because it'll help keep your spine aligned no matter what position you sleep in. There's no doubt that latex is a cooler material than memory foam. While the latex bed I tried is also a hybrid, which is naturally cooler anyway, the structure of latex means you're less likely to overheat. This is because it's more open and allows air to flow through it (compared to the dense structure of foam). So it's no surprise the best cooling mattresses often incorporate this material. Natural materials are usually cooler than synthetic materials, too. The wool and cotton in the mattress I tried will have helped temperature regulation because they're moisture-wicking as well as breathable. More and more people are choosing to shop sustainably to help protect the environment. The mattress industry is unfortunately one full of waste and toxic materials, with many cheap foam mattresses releasing harmful gases. One way to ensure your mattress doesn't damage the environment in its production process is to opt for natural materials like latex. While you will see artificial latex beds, it's best (for quality and durability) to opt for a GOLS-certified natural latex mattress. This is derived from the sap of rubber trees, so it's a regenerative process, making it more eco-friendly.
USA Today
09-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
The Mattress Firm 72-hour sale ends soon! Save on Tulo, Serta, Sealy
The Mattress Firm 72-hour sale ends soon! Save on Tulo, Serta, Sealy Save up to 72% for Sleep Week. Queen size mattresses start at just $149.99 for a limited time only. — Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. The Mattress Firm Sleep Week sale has exclusive deals through Monday, March 10. Before the 72-hour sale ends, you can score dreamy discounts on all sorts of top-selling mattresses from your favorite brands. Whether you prefer a luxurious memory foam mattress, a supportive innerspring bed or a versatile hybrid option, Mattress Firm has savings of up to 72% with queen mattresses starting as low as $149.99. This March mattress sale features Sleep Week discounts on Nectar, Tulo, Sealy, Serta, Beautyrest and more popular mattress brands, Below, we've highlighted the best deals and discounts available at Mattress Firm for a limited time only (like, a few more hours). 💤Sleep Week mattress sales are live! Save big at Awara, Purple, Saatva and more Shop the Mattress Firm Sleep Week sale Shop the best Mattress Firm deals ➤Get a free adjustable base with $599+ queen mattress purchases or $699+ king mattress purchases. Use coupon code ELEVATE at checkout. Beautyrest Silver BRS900-C 13.75-Inch Extra Firm Mattress Get 56% off the top-rated Beautyrest mattress at the current Mattress Firm sale. This sleeper has an extra firm, supportive feel and comes with a 120-night sleep trial. $699.99 at Mattress Firm (Save $900) Sleepy's By Sealy Memory Foam Medium Mattress, Queen Save 72% on this queen size Sleepy's by Sealy memory foam mattress at Mattress firm today. $391.99 at Mattress Firm Serta iSeries 2.0 Hybrid 1000 12-Inch Medium Mattress, Queen Get 33% off this top-rated Serta hybrid mattress for a limited time only at Mattress Firm. $1,389.99 at Mattress Firm Zinus MyGel 6-Inch Medium Memory Foam Mattress, Queen This incredibly affordable mattress is available for 50% off at Mattress Firm for Sleep Week. Get it for less than $230 now. $229 at Mattress Firm More: Nectar hybrid and memory foam mattresses are up to $1,483 off at this Sleep Week sale Nectar Luxe 14-Inch Medium Hybrid Mattress, Queen Save 37% on this top-selling Nectar hybrid mattress at Mattress Firm for 72 hours only. $1,399 at Mattress Firm Shop the Mattress Firm sale What is Mattress Firm's 120-Night Sleep Trial? Mattress Firm prides itself on match customers with the perfect mattress. The retailer offers a 120-Night Sleep Trial where shoppers can take their new mattress home and sleep on it for 120 nights. If it's not the perfect fit, Mattress Firm will pick it up and pair you with a new one. What brands does Mattress Firm carry? Mattress Firm carries a number of top-quality brands, including Beautyrest, Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Sleepy's, Nectar, Lull, Purple and Serta. When is Sleep Awareness Week 2025? Sleep Week 2025 is from Sunday, March 9 through Saturday, March 15. Why is Sleep Awareness Week important? Sleep Week raises awareness about the benefits of good sleep and highlights the impact of sleep problems on daily life. It basically aims to educate people about the importance of sleep and how it can affect mental and physical health. How to easily clean your mattress using baking soda It's probably time to clean your mattress. Here's how to with just two items. USA TODAY Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.
