My fiancé and I desperately need a bed upgrade. I've been checking out second hand shops with no luck in my area (for a frame), and Facebook marketplace scares me, because if I miss something when inspecting it, there's no return option.
And the mattress is just one thing I don't want to buy second hand, but I've heard a mattress topper can make a huge difference on a cheaper mattress. This is one area I'm totally willing to splurge on, I just don't want to get price gouged or pay only for a brand name.
- What are good stores/sites to look for sturdy/not creaky bed frame?
- How about for quality mattresses?
- Mattress toppers?
- Has anything worked out great for you or someone you know?
- What should we reasonably expect to pay for a good mattress / topper / frame?
I know nothing about mattresses, other than that I've been sleeping on a medium-firm and my fiancé has been on a 20+ year old worn out thing, so anything will be an improvement for him!
Please share all your advice!! I'm so stressed about making a bad, expensive purchasing decision.
Advice needed: Bed Frame & Mattress. How to find high quality without over-paying.
byu/CreamThen5605 inFrugal
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Love my foam mattress- Endy, Casper- there are lots. I got a great frame from Costco that was reasonably priced. New so no bed bugs
Any mattress store will sell a basic metal bed frame that will last you for decades.
I think mattresses are the one thing everyone should splurge on. Go to the mattress store(s) and try a bunch out. See what you like and what feels comfortable. Then try and find a sale on the one you like.
Search in your area for custom mattress shops. I found one nearby, was able to try out the mattresses in-store, and immediately blew my budget on latex. Don’t regret a penny! They made the mattress to fit my regular twin frame.
I got the tip on r/mattress which has lots of info about brands and so on.
Built my bedframe with basic materials and got a super king for cheaper these
Literally went to a bed shop, picked up the ticket then went to the home store opposite. Got the wood, a few clamps and that was it then built the bed
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Bed in a box on Amazon. They need a week to totally pop out to size and shape. We paid $250 for a twin, then spent another $400 for a King.
For reasonable prices, I like IKEA. Their mattresses are okay (not the best but okay) and you can buy a reasonable mattress topper on Amazon which can help. They have good customer service and returns policy.
I had the Ikea Brimnes Bed with the headboard, and I have also had the IKEA Hemnes Bed which I also found very reasonable, and well priced. The Hemnes survived moving better, I think, and has been repainted several times, which helped.
You may also find good deals at Costco.
When you build the bed, a week later, remove the mattress and retighten all screws and bolts. I find peridicallyud doing this – once every six months to a year – keeps a bed from creaking as much, and helps to keep it feeling solid, no matter the price.
Mattress quality is more important than the bedframe. If you sleep hot, you may find you need to look for a bed with springs, and natural fibres like wool because it helps to cool you better. Memory foam is often difficult for hot sleepers, I find, despite their marketing because it often radiates the heat back towards you. The purple mattress with the squares is also popular at the moment. Consider going for one with a sleep guarantee – they will often have as much as 100 nights, so you can really test it. Go and lie down/test the mattress if possible, even if you plan to order online. For example, I find that my partner claims they like a ‘firm’ mattress, but actually what they like is ‘medium’ at best if they go and try the firm version.
Never cheap out on the mattress. You will spend eight hours a day in it, at least, and if you are sick or someone is pregnant or if you have health issues, you will spend longer in it. You want to go reasonable on the bed frame, but as good a quality as you can get on the mattress as possible.
Go as big as you can reasonably afford. A queen (or double) actually gives you less space for 2 people than two single beds would. If you can fit and afford a king would be the best, as the more space you have, the better sleep you will have. Also, consider having separate blankets. That can instantly upgrade a cheaper bed because you can customise what you need (e.g. the cold sleeper can have a thicker blanket).