How to Choose a Mattress

According to recent studies, we spend approximately one-third of our lives in bed. However with our demanding lifestyles and longer working hours, sleep deprivation is having an increasingly negative effect on our lives, making choosing the right mattress a vital factor in getting a good night’s rest.

Finding the best possible mattress for you comes down to a series of factors. These include your preferred sleeping position, the construction of your mattress and the type of filling inside. Therefore the best way to find the perfect mattress for you is by trying out a variety of surfaces so that you can get a good idea of the various levels of softness and support that each of them can offer.

Comfort without a doubt should be at the top of the list when it comes down to choosing your new mattress. Levels of comfort will range from very hard surfaces to those that are a lot softer. If you find that your mattress is too hard for you, you will be more likely to experience a more restless night’s sleep as you will constantly be changing your sleeping position throughout the night. A more cushioned mattress on the other hand will allow you to toss and turn far less, helping to ensure you slip into a deeper state of sleep.

There is a wide range of different mattresses available, including memory foam, open coil, pocket sprung and latex, each providing varying amounts of support and comfort.

When shopping for a new mattress, it is always a good idea to lie down for a few minutes to get a good grasp of its quality. By lying in the position you would normally fall asleep in you can truly experience what it would be like if you were to actually sleep on it and evaluate the level of relaxation. If you do not feel relaxed the answer is simple – move on to the next one.

At Smiths The Rink we have a wide selection of mattresses and beds available online. Alternatively you can visit our Harrogate store where our sleep experts will be happy to assist you when it comes to choosing the perfect mattress for your specific sleeping requirements.