If there’s one single piece of furniture that you’ll want to spend extra time, attention and even money on, it has to be your bed. You’re going to spend upwards of a third of your life lying on your bed, so it makes sense that it’s perfect for you and meets every requirement you have for a good and quality night of shut eye. In fact, it’s the most used piece of furniture in your entire home, so let’s look at some of the many different things you’ll want to look at when you’re dropping some serious money on a new bed.
The Bed Base
The bed base is seemingly something that doesn’t need much choice, but there are some variations. A divan style option might be better suited to a foam mattress while a spring base will work more effectively with your hybrid and pocket spring options. Don’t forget to consider options like adjustable beds that can help you sleep easier or something with extra storage underneath it if you lack storage in your home or bedroom.
The Mattress
Buying a mattress will likely be the most difficult decision because there are just so many different options and choices. Fundamentally, you’ll want to consider the support, the weight limits, the mattress type, and the firmness level of the mattress as these are the factors that have the biggest impact. Innerspring mattresses offer good value for money, but tend to be quite soft, so if you like a firm bed then a hybrid option or a foam mattress might be a better option. Go to a bed store and spend a few minutes just lying on different types and firmness mattresses to get a feel for which one you prefer. Don’t forget to buy something that is rated to support your weight, particularly if you’re on the heavy side.
The Size
There’s a delicate balance in choosing the size of your bed between making sure it fits the space you have to put it in and trying to just get the biggest bed you can. If you’re sleeping with a partner, particularly if they’re restless and tend to toss and turn, you’ll want a bed big enough that it doesn’t bother you too much or cause you to wake up a lot. The double bed is the standard size for sharing, but don’t shy away from looking at a queen or king size if your master bedroom can accommodate it. You’ve never known stretching out for a night’s sleep until you’ve slept in a high quality and comfortable king-sized bed.
Your Bedding
The type of bedding you’ll want will be very much dependent on striking a balance between personal preference and the ambient temperature you can generally expect in your area. You might want to consider both summer bedding and winter bedding if you live in a climate where the seasons bring varying temperatures. It’s important to match your bedding to the temperature to get the most comfortable night of your sleep. While high thread count might feel soft and luxurious, it’s also heavy and might not be suitable for warm evenings. Similarly, down feather makes a wonderful winter duvet, but come summer it’ll be far too hot.
In summary, there are four fundamental things you’ll want to think about when it comes to your bed. These are the mattress, the base, the size, and the bedding. Spend time on each of these and your bed will be a cozy, comfortable paradise that you can collapse into and cocoon until morning, waking up feeling well rested and revitalized for the day to come.
