MATTRESSES

Although official guidance says you should replace your mattress around once every eight years, what’s really important is how your mattress looks and feels.

If your mattress is stained, damaged, uncomfortable, noticeably sagging or dipping, it’s probably time for you to invest in a new mattress. Doing so will help you sleep better and give you more energy to go about your day. You may also find a decrease in the number of allergies you suffer. That’s because old mattresses are a haven for dustmites and allergens – something that can dramatically affect your health on a daily basis.

The best bedmakers use natural materials like cashmere and wool because these improve breathability for a more comfortable night’s sleep.

Sharing a bed? We'd always recommend going as large as you can! If you have the room, choose the minimum of a superking mattress to minimise disturbance from your partner. Or go one step further and choose a Zip & Link bed. These mattresses feature two individual spring systems that respond individually to your needs and your partner will disturb you less during the night. What's more, Zip & Link allows you to switch between singles and double bed size for the ultimate flexibility. If your mattress feels too firm, too soft or you want to create more comfort, add a mattress topper.

Ask a hundred people what the most comfortable mattress is, and you’ll get a hundred different responses – we’re all different and all prefer different things! Choose a mattress that suits your sleeping position and one that gives you high-quality support with pocket springs. Side sleepers will benefit from a medium firmness mattress while back and front sleepers will get the most benefit from firmer mattresses.

If your mattress is too firm or too soft, you can add a topper to adjust the firmness to suit your preference.

There’s nothing better than jumping into bed at the end of a long day of travelling, but why do hotel beds always feel so comfortable? 5-Star hotels usually use either a traditional spring mattress or pocket spring mattresses as these are universally the most comfortable for different types of sleepers. They are also deeper mattresses which helps with the opulent aesthetic. Some hotels will opt for a hybrid memory foam mattress as they offer additional comfort and support, however, memory foam can feel hot which doesn’t suit some sleepers.

To enhance the experience, all luxury hotels will pair their mattresses with super soft bed sheets, plump pillows and comforting duvets.

Not all mattresses need to be flipped. Those with a cushion top or which are marked as ‘no-turn’ should be rotated only. Flip and rotate your mattress every few weeks – once a month is perfect. Doing this helps ensure a more even wear on the mattress fill, helping it last for longer.