Cherri Design
Choosing a Mattress
Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community projects. Most of all, she values time with her family and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating needs. Cherri owns The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs.
Choosing a new mattress is a very stressful and difficult decision for most people. There are many options, brands, features, price points and much more to confuse any shopper, but this daunting task is not really that stressful, if you just focus on a few important key points. I have helped many people choose a mattress that they are quite comfortable sleeping on and all without breaking the mattress budget bank. This month, we are looking at a few of the key points to choosing a mattress that you can be happy with for many years. Mattress companies tell us that a mattress generally only lasts five to seven years, because as we all know, they just don’t make anything like they used to make it. Most people know when their mattress is worn out and needs replaced, so trust your body to tell you. A good mattress is of upmost importance to a good night’s sleep and is worth the investment. Mattresses range in price from a few hundred dollars to whatever your budget allows, so unless you want lots of ‘bells and whistles,’ choose wisely. A word of advice though: bells and whistles are not needed in a mattress, unless you have special needs. For most of us, we just need a quality mattress that fits our body and promotes a good night’s sleep. When mattress shopping, you must lay on the mattress just like you are going to sleep, in order to get a good feel for it. Also, lay there for at least fifteen minutes, so allow plenty of time for your shopping excursion (and do not be embarrassed, as you are making a very important purchase). If you sleep on a pillow, you might even bring your pillow or pillows. You need to replicate your sleeping patterns and habits as much as possible. If you are a side sleeper, a softer mattress is generally the best option. A softer mattress allows some give in the mattress for all the curves of your body. This give will help in not waking in the morning with back pain. A firm mattress is generally not suitable for side sleepers, as there is no give, thereby potentially causing waking back pain. If you are a back or stomach sleeper, a firmer mattress is typically the best option for you. You do not need the give, but rather you need support for your body, so your body does not sag. If your mattress is soft and you sleep on your stomach or back, consider a firmer mattress, especially if you wake with back pain. As you can see, I did not recommend a brand name for a new mattress, but just a few suggestions for selecting your most important piece of furniture. There are so many mattress brands out there, but it is all about what suits you well for your sleep patterns and habits. Here’s wishing you a wonderful night’s sleep, feeling refreshed and ready to tackle your world in the morning! N
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