Two in One: The Couples Bed

Submitted by Dorota Lockyer, Resthouse

Shopping for a new bed can feel a lot like the Goldilocks and the Three Bears fairytale. Full of optimism, we go to one store, try their mattresses, which we may find too hard. So off we go to another store—there, perhaps, the mattresses are too soft. Then, after searching through several stores, we find that perfect mattress that feels just right for our bodies. Success.

However, it’s not that simple: Goldilocks didn’t have a partner to share her bed with. Due to sleeping position, weight, height and body shape, the mattress that’s perfect for one partner’s body is often not the right mattress for the other. It’s too hard, or it’s too soft—and the search begins again.

The solution is a split layered mattress—that is, a mattress which allows for both sleepers to choose the level of firmness for their side while still sleeping in the same bed. Customizable latex mattresses are ideal for this design because they are made up of latex layers in various firmnesses. Because the mattress opens right up, these layers can easily be swapped out as sleepers’ needs change over time. But there is more to a split bed than just the mattress. Couples often find that they

differ in more than just mattress firmness – they have a different temperature preference, too. Sleepers who overheat lose quality sleep because their bodies think that it’s time to be active. Conversely, those of us who sleep cold know the difficulty of falling asleep when uncomfortably cold. This is where split weight comforters can help both partners achieve optimal body temperatures.

Split weight comforters have one weight on one side, another weight on the other. For example, the partner who prefers cooler temperatures may have a light weight on their side, while the other side could be medium or heavy weight.

For the perfect bed, finish off the dual design with your own customizable pillow. A natural shredded latex or wool pearl filling can be easily removed or added back in to make sure that each partner’s head and neck have the best alignment to sleep comfortably—and, in the end, sleep like Goldilocks in Baby Bear’s bed.

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