Mattresses

Links

• r/Mattresses FAQ has good basic recommendations (which bed for type of sleeper, etc.)
• Best Mattress Reddit Users Recommend
• r/Mattresses

Notes

Beds for Side Sleepers: (source: r/Mattresses FAQ)

• Memory foam or hybrid mattresses are the best for side sleepers.
• Medium-soft to medium-firm. Enough support to keep your spine aligned, but that can yield to keep your pressure points happy.

Types of Mattresses (from ChatGPT)

1. Innerspring (Coil) Mattress

• Construction: Steel coils with a layer of padding on top.
• Feel: Bouncy and supportive.
• Best for: Budget shoppers, back/stomach sleepers, those who like a firmer surface.

2. Memory Foam Mattress

• Construction: Layers of dense foam that contour to the body.
• Feel: Soft, contouring, slow response.
• Best for: Side sleepers, people with joint pain, motion isolation.

3. Latex Mattress

• Construction: Natural or synthetic latex foam.
• Feel: Responsive, slightly bouncy, cooler than memory foam.
• Best for: Eco-conscious buyers, people who want pressure relief without sinking.

4. Hybrid Mattress

• Construction: A combination of innerspring coils and foam or latex layers.
• Feel: Balanced — supportive and cushioned.
• Best for: Combo sleepers, couples, people who want the best of both worlds.

5. Pillow-Top Mattress

• Construction: Any mattress type with an extra layer of padding sewn on top.
• Feel: Extra plush, soft surface.
• Best for: People who want a luxurious, hotel-like feel.

6. Airbed Mattress

• Construction: Adjustable air chambers (not camping air mattresses).
• Feel: Adjustable firmness, depending on inflation.
• Best for: Couples with different firmness preferences, tech-savvy users.

7. Organic / Natural Mattress

• Construction: Made with certified organic cotton, wool, latex, or other natural materials.
• Feel: Varies by type (foam, latex, etc.).
• Best for: Sensitive skin, allergy sufferers, eco-conscious buyers.

Local Stores

• Mattress Firm

  • Tempurpedic, Sleepy's, Serta,
  • 5703 Christie Ave Emeryville, CA 94608

• Mancini's Sleepworld

  • Temperpedic, Helix, Beautyrest, Nectar
  • 1099 Ashby Ave Berkeley, CA 94710

• Ashley Homestore

  • Tempurpedic, Purple,
  • 3839 Emery St Ste 300 Emeryville, CA 94608

• CB2

  • Sells Helix
  • 730 4th St Berkeley, CA 94710, 510-558-0106

Beds

• Nolah Evolution $1595

  • Hybrid (memory foam and coils)

• Nectar Premier Full $1,099

  • firmness 6.5 / 10

• Casper Original Hybrid

  • Full $1,355
  • Queen $1,445

• Casper Nova

  • Hybrid Queen $1,950
  • zoned support
  • polyurethane foam

• Helix Sunset Luxe

  • $1,899

• Helix Midnight Luxe

  • Hybrid

• WinkBed softer

  • $1,499
  • may have changed materials a few years ago - confirm recent reviews

• Saatva Classic

  • Luxury Firm or Plush Soft

• Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Adapt

  • Tempur-Adapt lower end
  • Full $2,299
  • Queen $2,449

• Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt ProAdapt

  • Tempur-Adapt mid-level
  • Full - $3,299
  • Queen - $3,399