Frustrated Newbie
Sep 6, 2010 12:43 AM
Joined: Sep 6, 2010
Points: 17
I'm sure I should be diligent and read every post on here, but after a week of doing my research I'm starting to get frustrated. I love forums and this seems to be one of the best for mattresses.

With this topic post I am hoping to get a summary of the mattress types and brands that have been spoken of most highly on this forum. I know this topic is like politics, everyone feels strongly about one thing vs another without an overall concensus and I know the typw of mattress depends on the person, but I feel like someone familiar with these forums could maybe narrow down my search and provide some advice.

Basically I'm 28, living with my fiancee and thinking about consciously purchasing a mattress for the first time. We have a Sealy Posture Premier (somewhat entry level model) from 2003ish. I have never slept soundly and dream of getting consistent good nights of sleep. I have sporadic neck/shoulder and lower back discomfort but it's usually better after sleeping so I don't think the mattress is necessarily the culprit. After going to a few stores I am leaning towards a slightly firmer mattress and my fiancee towards a softer one (she is very small and light if that makes a difference) but generally I think we both just want comfort. I sleep on my back, her on her side and we both toss and turn. I am a naturally hotter person and can't sleep if I'm hot. If I do turn on my side my shoulder feels jacked up within minutes although the postition feels comfortable.

I want to get moving on a new bed but I feel stuck..Everything in the store feels reasonably comfortable, web reviews contradict each other..I just need a starting point, a roadmap. I'm even into an evolutionary approach where I start with something and add on as I go.....I just want a new bed badly and I'm fearful of throwing my money away.

Once again, I apologize for asking such a flat out newbie question. I've read the buying guide here and reviews all over the web and I feel less confident than when I started.

 

Thanks in advance!!

-JT

Re: Frustrated Newbie
Reply #22 Sep 10, 2010 5:50 PM
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We've had a king size bed and mattress and bought a good bed and frame from Ikea with slats.  The mattress we bought there didn't last but about 3 years so wouldn't recommend it (it wasn't latex).  As far as the mattress, I would consider the ease of moving and setting up two twin XL mattresses which are the same size as a king and will fit into or on a king size bed.
This message was modified Sep 10, 2010 by Sall
Re: Frustrated Newbie
Reply #23 Sep 10, 2010 6:00 PM
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Thanks Sall. Do you find the Ikea bed is sturdy? I've had issues with their quality in the past.
Re: Frustrated Newbie
Reply #24 Sep 10, 2010 9:04 PM
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Yes, it is very sturdy and built like a rock.  Very heavy too.
Re: Frustrated Newbie
Reply #25 Sep 14, 2010 2:47 PM
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Sall wrote:

 

Yes, it is very sturdy and built like a rock.  Very heavy too.



what is name of the Ikea bed that you have and what is the name of the slats? Did you get slats from Ikea?

How hard was it to put the bed together? Did you needed any tools?

And how long did it take you to put the bed and the slats?

Are slats hard to put together?

Thanks.

This message was modified Sep 14, 2010 by roy1

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