Do we get memory foam mattress or other?
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Hi, I could really do with some expert advice from you, as my partner and I are struggling to choose a mattress!
I am 8st 12lb and 5'4" and my partner is 13st and 6'1" so I understand from reading through the pages on your site that this difference could make choosing 'firmness' problematic!
My partner has a bad back and was advised that a medium/firm pocket sprung memory mattress would be the best. I however find I wake in the night with achy joints from a firmer mattress. We looked at the Relyon airflow 5000 (1200 pocket sprung sensaform) in Bensons, which we both found quite comfortable in the shop, but later read bad reviews about both the bed and Bensons so changed our mind!
We are now unsure whether or not to even bother with memory and just get a pocket sprung and a topper. We were looking at spending around £500 (hoping to get a bargain in a 'sale') but could probably stretch to more if we found the right mattress. I forgot to mention…….it’s a double mattress we’re after!
I’m a very light sleeper and wake every time my partner moves, but unfortunately we haven’t got the space for a king size. Many thanks, Jo >
Hi Jo.
First of all let me please remind you that there is NO such thing as a sale regarding mattresses - at best you may find an end of line or end of season reduction.
| How much to spend on a double mattress? | What can I expect for my money? |
|---|---|
| Under £500 | Will not get you much at best a 13.5 gauge open coil/cage sprung with a thin polyester layer or a solid foam mattress. |
| £500 | Entry level spunbond springs with some form of synthetic upholstery. Usually one sided mattresses. |
| £750 | The beginnings of a basic pocket springs unit with 800 – 1000 count. No substantial amount of filling other than foams and synthetic materials. Two sided models. |
| £1000 | Should get you away from most low ranges and into the mid-range pocket spring models. |
| £1250 | Should get you a decent pocket sprung mattress with some Natural Fibre content. |
| £1500 | Should get you many manufacturers mid-range models with Natural Fibres |
| £1500-£2000 | Should get you a Hand Made primarily Natural Fibre Quality Mattress |
| £2000+ | You should expect 100% Natural Fibres and Traditional Hand Made Construction Method. |
| £5000+ | A Bespoke Hand Made Sleep System, High-end Spring Units & Featuring the Worlds Most Luxurious Natural Fibres. |
For around the £500 mark I would say our Origins Reflex would be hard to beat.
Kind Regards Gary
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