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Sleep Science: How to Pick a Winning Mattress
While your bed frame might be the starring role, your mattress should be the supporting act that wins top marks
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We’re often told that a good night’s sleep of eight hours or more is key to improving our physical health and mental wellbeing, however, for many of us it can be challenging to squeeze this many hours of rest into our day when we’re often plagued with stress, anxiety or physical discomfort. That’s why it’s vital to create a super-comfy bedroom set-up that makes sleeping come naturally and easily every time we rest our head.
So, when we heard about recent sleep studies connecting fewer hours of sleep with living shorter lives, we asked the sleep experts at Casper to help us identify the best way to achieve this often illusive full night’s kip and improve our lifestyles all round.
So, when we heard about recent sleep studies connecting fewer hours of sleep with living shorter lives, we asked the sleep experts at Casper to help us identify the best way to achieve this often illusive full night’s kip and improve our lifestyles all round.
Why Does the Mattress Matter?
It’s easy to put all your focus on choosing the right design of bed for capturing the perfect bedroom scheme you’ve been dreaming of. An upholstered headboard, for example, is going to ooze elegance and grace, while a rustic wooden bed frame will bring a warming texture to a nature-inspired scheme.
Although the look of your bed is vital in creating your desired ambience and ultimately achieving a welcoming space where you can relax, it’s what’s underneath that makes the real difference when it comes to sleeping well.
A good mattress can improve your life. Picking a mattress that features a luxurious foam top will encourage a restorative sleep for longer, which in turn can help to reduce stress, lower your blood pressure, reset your immune system and put you in a better mood, as well as many other benefits. So, you see, paying attention to the mattress really does pay off.
It’s easy to put all your focus on choosing the right design of bed for capturing the perfect bedroom scheme you’ve been dreaming of. An upholstered headboard, for example, is going to ooze elegance and grace, while a rustic wooden bed frame will bring a warming texture to a nature-inspired scheme.
Although the look of your bed is vital in creating your desired ambience and ultimately achieving a welcoming space where you can relax, it’s what’s underneath that makes the real difference when it comes to sleeping well.
A good mattress can improve your life. Picking a mattress that features a luxurious foam top will encourage a restorative sleep for longer, which in turn can help to reduce stress, lower your blood pressure, reset your immune system and put you in a better mood, as well as many other benefits. So, you see, paying attention to the mattress really does pay off.
Consider the Comfort Factor
Mentioning ‘comfort’ may seem like an obvious reason for understanding the importance of picking a good mattress, but we took a look at the science of a brilliant mattress beyond the softness of the topper.
For example, right from the base of a Casper mattress your body is supported. At the bottom, you’ll find a base layer that strengthens the top layers and adds long-lasting durability. In the centre, a transition layer allows for even weight distribution, while at the top, a high-density foam layer provides bounce. “Good sleep is all about comfort – the perfect temperature, ideal support and that feeling when you melt in your bed thinking: ‘it’s so good to be back,’” says Jesse Menayan.
Provide plenty of support for your pressure points. Without adequate mattress support, gravity pulls the heaviest part of the body, our hips, into the mattress and in turn pulls our spine into an unhealthy curved position, often causing pain the next morning. However, a high-density foam layer at the top ensures the shoulders and hips, and therefore the spine, stays aligned, relieving pressure from these areas so we sustain the deep, recuperative sleep our body needs to stay healthy.
Mentioning ‘comfort’ may seem like an obvious reason for understanding the importance of picking a good mattress, but we took a look at the science of a brilliant mattress beyond the softness of the topper.
For example, right from the base of a Casper mattress your body is supported. At the bottom, you’ll find a base layer that strengthens the top layers and adds long-lasting durability. In the centre, a transition layer allows for even weight distribution, while at the top, a high-density foam layer provides bounce. “Good sleep is all about comfort – the perfect temperature, ideal support and that feeling when you melt in your bed thinking: ‘it’s so good to be back,’” says Jesse Menayan.
Provide plenty of support for your pressure points. Without adequate mattress support, gravity pulls the heaviest part of the body, our hips, into the mattress and in turn pulls our spine into an unhealthy curved position, often causing pain the next morning. However, a high-density foam layer at the top ensures the shoulders and hips, and therefore the spine, stays aligned, relieving pressure from these areas so we sustain the deep, recuperative sleep our body needs to stay healthy.
Think About Breathability
It might be hard to believe that we can sweat while doing absolutely nothing, but when we sleep we generate body heat and, in turn, our bedrooms become a warm and humid environment. Mattresses need to deal with this heat and moisture each night – that’s why it’s beneficial to have an open-cell foam layer that allows hot air to escape, helping you maintain a comfortable body temperature so you achieve a full night’s sleep
A breathable mattress will also be more durable and last longer than standard designs as the fabric will avoid premature wear and sagging from heat and moisture build-up.
Choose the right pillows and sheets to match. There’s no point investing in a great mattress and covering it with hot, scratchy and uncomfortable bedding. Continue the good work your mattress has already started and encourage a restorative sleep pattern with a two-in-one pillow that offers support and bounce, as well as beautiful soft cotton sheets that breathe better.
It might be hard to believe that we can sweat while doing absolutely nothing, but when we sleep we generate body heat and, in turn, our bedrooms become a warm and humid environment. Mattresses need to deal with this heat and moisture each night – that’s why it’s beneficial to have an open-cell foam layer that allows hot air to escape, helping you maintain a comfortable body temperature so you achieve a full night’s sleep
A breathable mattress will also be more durable and last longer than standard designs as the fabric will avoid premature wear and sagging from heat and moisture build-up.
Choose the right pillows and sheets to match. There’s no point investing in a great mattress and covering it with hot, scratchy and uncomfortable bedding. Continue the good work your mattress has already started and encourage a restorative sleep pattern with a two-in-one pillow that offers support and bounce, as well as beautiful soft cotton sheets that breathe better.
Finally… 5 Quick Care Tips
4. Rotate it from end-to-end every 3-6 months. Mattresses with built-in foam toppers that don’t need flipping can definitely be rotated and will benefit from the change.
5. Ban bouncing on your mattress. Although it’s great fun for kids, it can put a strain on your mattresses supportive layers and decrease its lifespan, which is typically between seven to 10 years.
More: Find out more about the Casper mattress and bedding here. The Casper mattress will be showcased at DreamHouzz, Houzz’s free pop-up event in London on now until Sunday 30 September – click here for more info.
Your turn
How do you encourage a sound night’s sleep? Share your tips in the comments below.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
- Protect your mattress with an easy fit, waterproof protector. By guarding against dirt, spills and general wear and tear, a protector will ensure your mattress stays looking and feeling brand new.
- Clean it with a vacuum every six months to remove dust, keep your mattress fresh and prevent any allergy flare-ups caused by dust mites. If your mattress cover is washable, it should be washed every six to 12 months. It’s also advised to put a sheet on your mattress that can be washed every one to two weeks.
4. Rotate it from end-to-end every 3-6 months. Mattresses with built-in foam toppers that don’t need flipping can definitely be rotated and will benefit from the change.
5. Ban bouncing on your mattress. Although it’s great fun for kids, it can put a strain on your mattresses supportive layers and decrease its lifespan, which is typically between seven to 10 years.
More: Find out more about the Casper mattress and bedding here. The Casper mattress will be showcased at DreamHouzz, Houzz’s free pop-up event in London on now until Sunday 30 September – click here for more info.
Your turn
How do you encourage a sound night’s sleep? Share your tips in the comments below.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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