Given that you can expect your new mattress to last between seven and ten years, it’s essential your double mattress offers the support and comfort that’s just right for how you sleep. Our blog outlines five mistakes to avoid that are unfortunately all too common.
It’s crucial that your new mattress is best suited to how you sleep. This is covered in greater depth in our ‘The Best Double Mattress For How You Sleep‘ blog, but below we explain how to identify the perfect tension for you.
We’d recommend a double bed mattress with a soft or medium tension for side sleepers.
If you’re a side sleeper who likes to alternate between front, back and side sleeping, consider a medium firm mattress, whereas front and back sleepers will best benefit from firm and extra firm mattresses.
Back sleepers on a double mattress
Don’t fall into the trap of assuming a double bed with a mattress is the best option for you purely based on popularity. Ideally, you’ll end up with your bed being the most prominent piece of furniture in your room whilst also allowing plenty of space for your furniture and ornaments.
Something as simple as measuring your bedroom’s available space should indicate what size bed is best for your room.
A double memory foam mattress is an excellent choice, provided you don’t tend to sleep hot at night. The reason is that memory foam is very good at regulating heat, and therefore if you sleep hot, you’re likely better off purchasing a latex or gel foam mattress.
Memory foam double mattress
Whichever mattress you settle on, it will inevitably be a sizeable investment. Therefore, it only makes sense to purchase a mattress protector and ensure your mattress remains in top condition for longer.
Moreover, any of our mattresses purchased alongside a mattress protector are eligible for a 60-night sleep trial.
‘My mattress is so comfy, you should definitely buy one’ – we’d always recommend taking advice like this with a pinch of salt. We say this because the mattress that’s perfect for your friend may not be the best fit for you based on what we have discussed above. For instance, your friend may be a front and back sleeper, whereas you may only sleep on your side.
If you’d like more information, head over to our Ultimate Guide To Double Mattresses.