It’s one of the biggest investments you will make for your home, so it’s understandable to find choosing the perfect mattress a daunting prospect. Pick the right one and it will give you years of restful, restorative sleep, so it’s worth taking the time and doing the research to get it right. Here we’ve rounded up some of the best mattress brands to make things a little easier...
For the comfort connoisseur
Cult Swedish bedmaker Hästens celebrates its 170th birthday this year, so you know that its latest launch is building on plenty of experience. The ‘Dremer’ is designed by world-renowned interiors maestro Ferris Rafauli and is the cream of the crop for fussy sleepers. Like all of the brand’s products, it’s handcrafted using only natural materials, including hypoallergenic horsehair and coils for ventilation. From £21,900, hastens.com
For the co-sleeping couple
Whether you sleep on your back, side or stomach, prefer a firmer mattress to your partner or are utterly confused when it comes to choosing materials, the Ikea ‘Comfort guide’ will find the holy grail: a mattress that suits you both. Simply complete the brand’s online quiz by inputting both of your weights, preferred sleeping positions and normal temperatures and this nifty tool will find your perfect match– at an impressively low price, too. From £49, ikea.com
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For the sustainable snoozer
You’ll be able to count sheep easily with Naturalmat’s lambswool mattress: the top choice for eco-conscious customers, handmade with layers of natural latex (a springy and supportive alternative to synthetic foam) and organic wool, which helps to regulate temperature. These materials sandwich a core of organic coconut fibres, bound with rubber, which provides a denser-than-average feel. Looking for something softer? The cashmere mattress is as luxurious as it sounds. From £1,310, naturalmat.co.uk
For the kingly kip
British brand Hypnos not only supplies the Royal Family and any visiting dignitaries with mattresses, but also undertakes bespoke upholstery commissions across the palaces and has held a Royal Warrant since 1929. If you’re in need of a custom mattress for an unusually shaped or sized bed, make Hypnos your first port of call. After all, if it’s good enough for His Majesty... From £2,664 for a king-size bed set, hypnosbeds.com
For the superstar sleep
Fancy a siesta in the style of George Clooney? The Hollywood actor isn’t the only household name who swears by a Vispring bed. In 1981, this British brand created the first split-tension mattress for Prince Charles and Princess Diana when the Royal couple were expecting Prince William. So you can rest assured that excellent quality comes as standard. We recommend the ‘Baronet Superb’, with its hand-nested, calico pocket spring construction. From £9,180, vispring.com
For the no-fuss nap
If the idea of testing mattresses in multiple showrooms makes your head spin, you might be tempted to opt for a ‘mattress in a box’, delivered straight to your door. While there are many brands available, we’d suggest stretching out on Emma’s ‘Premium’ mattress, which features the ideal combo of foam and springs with enhanced back support. And if you don’t love it? Return it within 200 nights at no extra cost. From £399.50, emma-sleep.co.uk
