How to Choose a Mattress: A Simple, Honest Guide

Choosing a mattress should feel exciting, not overwhelming. However, the options can look confusing without a clear plan. This guide breaks decisions into simple steps you can follow confidently. Along the way, we reference our collections and practical feel scale. You will discover what actually matters for lasting, restorative sleep. Most importantly, you will learn how to match comfort with proper support.

First, start with your sleeping position and body profile. Side sleepers usually prefer more cushioning around shoulders and hips. Back sleepers typically need balanced contouring with steady mid-zone support. Stomach sleepers generally require stable lift to protect the lower back. Heavier bodies often benefit from higher spring ratios and firmer edging. Lighter bodies usually enjoy softer tops with gentle, pressure-free cradle.

We scale our mattress comfort from one to five!

Next, consider how you prefer a mattress to feel. We avoid vague labels like “firm” because perception varies widely. Instead, we use a numbered scale that clarifies feel quickly. Number five feels softest and delivers the deepest, sink-in comfort. Number one feels most supportive with higher spring ratio lift. Numbers four to two balance sink-in contouring with increasingly buoyant support.

Now, think about materials and how they manage heat and moisture. Natural fibres regulate temperature better than dense synthetic paddings. Our British wool mattresses breathe, wick moisture, and resist clamminess naturally. Hand-teased wool and cotton add cloud-soft loft with lively rebound. Consequently, the surface feels plush yet never swampy or slow. Therefore, you stay comfortable across cool winters and warmer summers.

Then, look beneath the surface at the spring system. Pocket springs respond individually, reducing partner disturbance and motion transfer. Moreover, we count spring units as individual springs, never nested multipliers. This transparency gives you real figures, not inflated marketing numbers. Higher counts generally mean finer body contouring and improved pressure distribution. However, tuning matters more than chasing the biggest possible number.

Edge support deserves careful attention, especially for shared beds. Weak edges can cause roll-off and reduce usable sleeping width. We hand side stitch every mattress for genuinely reinforced, stable edges. Additionally, this craftsmanship helps the mattress keep its tailored shape. Consequently, you gain a broader, supportive surface from edge to edge. That detail matters on small frames and generous super king frames.

Consider how often you want to rotate or turn. Our Bedstead Non-Turn Collection suits slatted bases and simpler routines.You rotate these mattresses periodically but never need to flip. Meanwhile, our Signature and Natural Comfort collections follow traditional turn schedules. Turning can even out settlement and extend long-term performance. We will advise the right care routine during your visit.

Match your mattress to your bed base thoughtfully and deliberately. Solid divans feel slightly firmer than flexible slatted frames. Our Bedstead Collection is tuned specifically for slatted iron bed frames. Therefore, you enjoy consistent alignment and fewer pressure spikes overnight. If you own an antique frame, we can advise spacing solutions. Additionally, our team helps with practical sizing and height questions.

Let’s take a look at our mattress collections

Let’s connect this guidance to our collections clearly and helpfully. Choose the Natural Comfort collection for breathable softness with responsive micro springs.
Hand-teased wool and cotton create deeper comfort without sinking excessively. Scale five in this collection feels plush and enveloping for side sleepers. Scale one supports back or stomach sleepers wanting more lifted stability. Consequently, couples with different needs often meet comfortably in the middle.

Prefer a quieter, tailored luxury with heritage detailing and provenance? Explore our Signature collection, finished in British-woven wool ticking. These mattresses are 100% chemical free and exquisitely hand finished. Furthermore, the feel rivals Savoir and Vispring signature lines closely. Yet our single-farm wool sourcing adds genuine, verifiable authenticity. Therefore, your comfort carries a name, a place, and a story.

Own a slatted frame or one of our iron beds? Consider our  Non-Turn Bedstead collections for optimal performance. They deliver balanced responsiveness specifically tuned for slats. Moreover, they maintain alignment and minimise partner disturbance reliably. Again, choose five for deeper sink-in, or one for lifted support. We will help you test intermediate options to pinpoint your sweet spot.

Award winning mattresses

Materials and sourcing should influence your decision beyond comfort alone. Many brands blend fibres from numerous farms without real traceability. Conversely, we source single-farm wool for each production run. We verify provenance from pasture to workshop with transparent documentation. Additionally, we won the 2024 Made in Britain Supply Chain Excellence Award. We are also shortlisted for 2025 awards recognising innovation and procurement.

Think about longevity and how a mattress ages through years. Hand-teased layers settle gracefully rather than flattening into hollows. Moreover, breathable fibres recover shape with natural, resilient bounce-back. Hand side stitching preserves structure and inhibits perimeter sag elegantly. Consequently, support remains consistent far beyond the first few seasons. Therefore, you invest once and sleep well for many reliable years.

Allergies and sensitivities also guide smart material choices today. Wool is naturally hypoallergenic, moisture-managing, and dust-mite resistant. Additionally, our chemical-free finishes support calmer, cleaner sleep environments.

We always prioritise honest guidance over one-size-fits-all recommendations.

Your comfort, health, and ethics should align without compromise

To summarise, align position, feel, and materials deliberately and thoughtfully. Use our scale: five is softest, one is most supportive. Choose hand-teased natural fibres for comfort that breathes and lasts. Prefer genuine craftsmanship with hand side stitching and transparent counts. Then match your mattress carefully to slatted or divan bases.

Finally, test in person and trust your body’s clear feedback.