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How To Choose The Perfect Mattress

Did you know we spend over 200,000 hours sleeping in our lifetime? That’s about one third of our lives spent in bed! You deserve to spend all of those hours in complete comfort, so we’ve put together some fantastic tips to help you choose the perfect mattress for you. Your mattress can be the greatest contributor to your quality of sleep. If you’re tossing and turning throughout the night due to peaks, dips and lumps in your mattress, or waking up feeling sore, chances are you’re ready for an upgrade. We recommend you renew your mattress every ten years or so, but keep in mind that as we get older, what we need in bedtime support can change more regularly. This is particularly true of growing children and seniors.

Mattresses come in all sizes – Cot, Single, King Single, Double, Queen, King and Super King. When looking at the right size for you, consider something big enough to stretch out in. But first, measure your bedroom! What kind of space are you working with? Your bed should take centre-stage, but check you’ve got enough room for your other furniture including bedside tables, a dresser or a desk. A clear path around the bed and easy access to the wardrobe are equally important!

When it comes to a good night’s rest, comfort should be your ultimate goal. That’s why we recommend spending at least 10 minutes lying on each mattress – don’t be shy! Take notice of how it contours to your body when you’re in your normal sleeping position. Side-sleepers apply greater pressure to the hip and shoulders, and often prefer our plush feel to relieve pain points. Those that sleep on their back or front apply pressure across a wider surface area, so may find our medium or firm feel more comfortable. If you share a bed, make sure both you and your partner try the mattress together. What’s comfortable for one of you, may not be comfortable for the other so it’s important to find something that works for you both. Consider a mattresses with reduced partner disturbance, especially for those sleeping next to restless or light sleepers. Breathable fabrics will keep you cool, while hypoallergenic materials are suited to those with asthma or allergies.

A good mattress will gently support your body in a neutral position, maintaining correct posture while you sleep. A strong and durable spring system then, like Fantastic’s Bonnell Springs, is a must. But it doesn’t stop there! Take a look at our Aussie-Made Mattress Range. Here you can choose from three levels of support and comfort, each with an array of great features suited to varied sleeping habits. With a minimum warranty of 6 years, all of our Aussie-Made Mattresses are backed by our Fantastic Quality Guarantee for your peace of mind.

If you’re on a tight budget or just looking for something basic for the guest bedroom, don’t feel you have to skimp on comfort! Take a look at Fantastic’s entry-level mattress range, made right here in Australia and offering incredible value for money.

 

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So, are you ready for a better night’s sleep? Pop into your nearest Fantastic store and take our beds for a test-drive. If you have a budget in mind, let us know. We have plenty of tricks up our sleeves to ensure you not only make the most of your dollar but find the perfect mattress that’ll have dreaming in no time. Night night!