How to Choose the Right Bed? A Quick Guide

On average, we spend a third of our lives sleeping, and poor sleep quality, or lack of sleep entirely, will eventually take its toll on our health. There are so many factors that decide sleep quality – but ultimately – it all comes down to the bed! So, how do you choose not only the best bed, but also where to place it?

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Bed size is important to your comfort! For a smaller bedroom, you’re going to want a double – even if you’re sleeping alone! Space to move around in your sleep is key. If you need to sacrifice some cupboard space to make room, it’s OK – there are plenty of beds with storage options built in.

However, if you’re lucky with bedroom square footage, you can upgrade to a queen, a king, or even a super king if you’re truly blessed! But it’s not just width – length is equally important. Choose a bed with you and your partner’s height in mind and add at about a foot to it. No cold toes hanging off the bed that way! If you have back problems, don’t choose a bed too high up – or too low down. Remember, getting out of bed in the morning is hard enough without getting stuck!

Always remember that your bed is the most used piece of furniture in your home. Therefore it’s really worth spending a little extra. To make sure it lasts as long as possible, invest in pieces made from durable materials such as solid wood or metal. Also focus on the quality of the construction. Each bed is made up of several separate parts – the frame, the slats, the mattress, and the headboard, if you have one. All these parts must fit together perfectly, and not squeak or degrade with prolonged use.

Choosing the ideal mattress is entirely personal. Do you like to sink into a soft, squishy mattress, or do you prefer the support of a harder one? Perhaps you like a memory foam design that moulds itself to you. Whatever you choose, if you’re sharing with someone else, make sure you can find a happy medium! Whether you want to or not, you change sleeping position on average up to 80 times a night while you sleep – and this number goes up significantly if one of you is uncomfortable!

Tip: The higher the mattress is, the more comfort it provides. In general, a mattress height of at least 15 cm / 6 inches is recommended.

Another often overlooked, but essential, criterion for choosing the ideal mattress is your body temperature during sleep. If you tend to be cold at night, you need a mattress with thermal insulation properties to maximise heat retention. If, on the other hand, you suffer from night sweats or hot flushes, a mattress with excellent circulation properties is best for you.

Published in: Home advice | Author: Sladjana