Transform Your Bedroom With The Right Mattress
Home remodeling involves more than just a new coat of paint or a landscape design project. The right mattress can ward off sleep problems and back pain while showcasing beauty and style, making your entire bedroom a more enjoyable and relaxing place to be.
When to Buy?
Knowing when to buy a new mattress and can be a difficult decision. According to the "experts", you should replace your mattress approximately every ten years. But your body, not the calendar, should tell you when its time to shop. Sleep problems and back and neck pain can be a sign that its time to toss your saggy mattress.
What to Buy?
But which mattress is right for you? Before making your choice, consider these six mattress selection tips.
- Try it out - Don't be afraid to lie down on a mattress in various sleeping positions.
- Height matters - The right height for a bed is one where the top of the mattress comes up to the bottom of your rear end when standing.
- Go firm - A mattress should offer firm to semi-firm support. Soft mattresses allow the body to sag during sleep, causing a multitude of back and neck problems.
- Surface toppers - Nowadays, you can purchase body-conforming foam toppers to help soften a firm mattress while still enjoying quality support.
- Ask for a trial - Many vendors offer test drives, a period in which you can sleep on the mattress in your home and return at no cost if you don't like it.
- Consult your physician - Ask your doctor or physical therapist for their opinion. A great mattress doesn't have to be super pricey, just right for you.
So skip the wooden board and the worn-out mattress. You'll find that a new mattress can reward you with a great night's sleep and become the focal point for your bedroom makeover. Because when it comes right down to it, nothing beats a quality mattress for beauty, comfort, and fun.
