Mattresses

How to choose your new mattress

While we’ve all grown up sleeping in a bed, if you’ve never had to buy a new mattress before, you might not be sure where to start looking or what sort of mattress features to consider – after all, there are multiple different mattress types and firmness options out there.

Fortunately, buying a new mattress has never been easier, especially with MattressNextDay! Take a look at our tips below for the key areas to consider before making your purchase.

What are the different types of mattresses?

From pocket spring mattresses and memory foam beds to hybrid mattresses that give you the best of both worlds, here is a quick breakdown of the core mattress types we have available:

Pocket sprung mattresses

Pocket-sprung mattresses are what most of us imagine when we think of traditional mattresses. Made using a supportive network of springs enclosed in individual fabric sleeves, they offer unmatched support and responsiveness throughout the night.

Memory foam mattresses

A memory foam mattress is one of the most modern types of mattresses available and provides that sought-after sink-in feeling that many of us look for in a bed. Memory foam itself moulds to the shape of your body, delivering consistent support in key areas to help alleviate body pain.

Hybrid mattresses

Hybrid mattresses combine the softness of memory foam with the responsiveness of pocket spring technology to give you the best of both worlds, offering a phenomenal blend of comfort and support for a peaceful night’s rest.

What size mattress do I need?

Choosing your mattress size will come down purely to your preferred mattress size preferences and your current bedroom size.

For example, if your bedroom is relatively small, you may only be able to fit a single mattress or a small double mattress. On the other hand, if you have a large bedroom and want more space, you could pick a super king mattress.

Take a look at our mattress table below for a full breakdown of all available UK mattress sizes:

How do I know what mattress firmness to choose?

Much like filling and size, all mattress types have a comfort grade that ranges from soft to extra firm, which determines how soft or hard your mattress will be to sleep on.

Therefore, choosing the best mattress firmness for you will very much depend on your personal sleeping position preference, alongside factors such as your current size and weight.

Take a look at our table below to learn more about what each mattress firmness level offers:

What’s the best mattress for my sleeping position?

From back sleepers to front sleepers, and every position in-between, there’s a mattress type out there for everyone. Of course, some mattress options are better suited to certain sleeping positions than others.

Here’s a top-level explanation of what you need to know about the best mattress types for each sleeping position:

What’s the best mattress for back sleepers?

When it comes to the best mattress for back sleepers, you’ll want to find one with a high level of spinal support to keep your body comfortable while you sleep. Pocket-sprung mattresses with a medium or medium-firm firmness rating are particularly good for this, so we’d suggest starting your search here.

What’s the best mattress for side sleepers?

The best mattress for side sleepers is one that provides plenty of cushioning all over so your hips and shoulders can dip slightly to maintain a level spine. Memory foam or pocket-sprung mattresses with a soft or medium firmness rating are good here and can provide more than enough comfort.

What’s the best mattress for front sleepers?

Finally, the best mattress for front sleepers requires a mattress that provides a similar support level to back sleepers, but with a superior degree of comfort, such as that provided by a hybrid mattress with a medium-firm firmness rating.

What mattress brands do we offer?

Here at MattressNextDay, we sell mattresses from plenty of popular UK brands. Not only that, but we’ve also vetted all of our mattress providers to ensure you have access to some of the most comfortable and best mattresses on the market:

• Silentnight – a classic UK brand, with over 70 years in business, you can’t go wrong with a Silentnight mattress.

• Sealy – the go-to orthopaedic mattress brand in our collection, Sealy mattresses offer fantastic levels of support.

• Sleepeezee – offering brilliant value for money, Sleepeezee mattresses use high-quality materials for a long-lasting mattress investment.

• Hypnos – one of the UK’s premier mattress brands, a Hypnos mattress will lend your bed that touch of luxury alongside side excellent levels of comfort.

• Coolflex – if you're looking to tackle back pain and overheating in one go, the orthopaedic and cooling technology in a Coolflex mattress might be right for you.

• Vispring – brimming with indulgence and class, a Vispring mattress is the pinnacle of hand-crafted mattress extravagance.

How much should a good mattress cost?

While there's no definitive answer for how much a good mattress should cost, as the definition of a 'good' mattress will differ from person to person, it goes without saying that the more you pay for a mattress, the better night’s sleep you’ll receive.

Here at MattressNextDay, we offer a range of affordable mattresses with innovative technologies, with models ranging from as little as £200 to well over £1,000 if you’re interested in the upper end of our range.

Do you offer next-day mattress delivery?

With a name like MattressNextDay, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that we do indeed offer next-day delivery. Depending on what mattress you buy, we’ll likely be able to deliver it in 24 hours to most locations. And even if next-day delivery isn’t possible, we’ll still aim to get it to you as soon as we can!

Please note, however, that if you live in the Highlands or Grampians, there may be a slight delay. Some postcodes may also be subject to an additional fee, but all of the information about these extra charges can be found on our delivery page.