We have been married a long time and since we’ve moved back to the US from our 3 year stint in Scotland we have only owned 2 bed mattresses. They’ve both served us well, but we are thinking it is time to invest in a new mattress once again.
We are confused! There are so many options available out there, so many brand names to pick from. We know that this purchase is one of the most important ones we are going to make because we will likely own it for a long, long time. That coupled with the fact that we spend, on average, 1/3 of our day in bed means that we want it to be a smart choice. But where do we start? Obviously this is one purchase that we are going to shop for and buy in person. We are huge fans of online shopping but we realize we need to do a lay down and feel test. But how can a few minutes of laying on a mattress in the store really give you an adequate idea of how it will feel to lay on it for 6 to 8 hours a night? It can’t.
So, any suggestions?
We’ve only had innerspring mattresses before, so going outside the box involves research first. We’ve heard about the foam mattresses and even the Sleep-Number beds.
If you have any tips or recommendations you would like to share, we’d be extremely grateful!
