Did you know that, on average, we spend an entire third of our lives asleep? If this isn’t enough of a reason to invest in that perfect mattress, we don’t know what is! In fact, the impact of a good mattress does not just extend to that third of our life that we’re in bed – a good mattress promotes proper spinal alignment and alleviates pressure on our joints that leads to aches and pains. Most importantly, the quality of your mattress is integral to the quality of your sleep, and we need a good kip if we want to improve our mental health, regulate our weight and promote a healthy immune system.

However, the most important thing to remember when mattress shopping is that there is no one size fits all – every customer has different needs and preferences, so we would strongly
recommend that you pay a visit to our store on Shields Road, Byker, to try out a few and chat to our knowledgeable staff before making a purchase. To get you started, though, here are 5 different mattresses to help all kinds of sleepers reach sweet dream status.

The Pocket Sprung

Pocket-sprung mattresses are ideal for sleepers who want that extra bit of support and pressure relief from their joints. Each pocket spring works individually to support your body, rather than the mattress moving as a whole unit. The more pocket springs there are, the better the mattress will support your body, and at Home Store Living we have a range running from 1000-6000 pocket sprung, so you can make a choice that fits your budget and needs. If you and your partner are different weights or you tend to toss and turn a lot, you may particularly benefit from this kind of mattress, as there is no motion transfer and you can enjoy consistent firmness.

The Foam

Rather than having pocket springs, this type of mattress has three different layers of foam. It offers a middle ground by being supportive and relieving pressure, while also retaining softness,
making them a great option for sleepers experiencing discomfort. If you tend to sleep on your side, this one might be for you, as foam mattresses conform well to the shape of the body. Stomach sleepers may want to opt for a very firm foam mattress to avoid any uncomfortable sinking. It’s worth noting that if you get too hot at night, foam mattresses don’t offer the same level of airflow as spring mattresses, meaning they can trap body heat.

The Open Coil

Also known as standard sprung, open coil mattresses are often more affordable options. They have interconnected springs topped with a comfort layer, which can be customised to your needs and preferences. Open coil mattresses are available in a range of firmness ratings, with a spring unit that spreads your body weight evenly and reduces pressure build-up. They’re
supportive and great at caring for your back, but the support is less personalised than a pocket-sprung mattress, so it’s worth weighing up whether your priority is affordability or suitability.

The Dual Purpose

There’s nothing worse than that feeling in summer when it’s simply too hot to sleep, but you also don’t want to be shivering in bed in winter either! However, a dual-purpose mattress might just solve all your temperature-related sleeping problems. With heat-storing fabric on one side and cooling gel pads on the other, you simply flip the mattress to suit the season. How nifty is that?!

All 5 types of mattresses are available here at Home Store Living, so practice some self-care and allow us to guide you towards a great night’s sleep.