Mattress Buying Guide

Close up image of a mattress showcasing the quilting for extra comfort.

YOUR FOOL-PROOF GUIDE FOR

BUYING A MATTRESS

Close up image of a mattress showcasing the quilting for extra comfort.

YOUR FOOL-PROOF GUIDE FOR

BUYING A MATTRESS

FIRM, MEDIUM, OR PLUSH

Which type of mattress would be best for you and your sleep? Here are some facts that may help you decide. Please keep in mind, though, that each mattress is constructed differently and the comfort level of each mattress will be different for each individual person. Having the right mattress can make all the difference in the time you spend awake.

More support layers
Easier to move
Cooler sleep
Not as much pressure relief

Best for:
Back sleepers
Stomach sleepers
Heavier people

Soft top feel
Medium support
Something for everyone
Some pressure relief
Contours to body

Best for:
Couples
Combination sleepers
Youths

More comfort layers
Superior pressure relief
Warmer sleep
Motion absorbing
Not as much support

Best for:
Side sleepers
People with joint pain
Lighter people

MATTRESS SIZE

Twin sized mattresses are 39 inches wide and 75 inches long.

TWIN

38" X 75"

Twin XL sized mattresses are 39 inches wide and 80 inches long.

TWIN XL

39" X 80"

Full sized mattresses are 54 inches wide and 75 inches long.

FULL

54" X 75"

Full XL sized mattresses are 54 inches wide and 80 inches long.

FULL XL

54" X 80"

Queen sized mattresses are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long.

QUEEN

60” X 80”

King sized mattresses are 76 inches wide and 80 inches long.

KING

76” X 80”

California King sized mattresses are 72 inches wide and 84 inches long.

CALIFORNIA KING

72” X 84”

California King sized mattresses are 109 inches wide and 78 inches long.

TEXAS KING

109” X 78”

THE RIGHT FOUNDATION

Supporting your mattress with the right foundation is just as important as the mattress itself! You can choose between a foundation, a box spring, or an adjustable base.

We highly recommend purchasing the foundation or box spring made specifically to complement your particular mattress to ensure the manufacturer's warrant is not voided due to insufficient support.

Wood frame & slats
Firmer support
Bed frame required

Used with most mattresses

Wood frame & metal coils
Added flexibility
Bed frame required

Typically used with higher end mattresses

Multiple sleeping positions
Use in place of foundation
Bed frame not required

Used with adjustable friendly mattresses

All of our mattresses are adjustable friendly unless specifically noted otherwise.

FOUNDATION SIZE OPTIONS

There are options for each size of foundation or box spring, as shown below. Some sizes are in one piece and some are available in two pieces to accommodate navigating smaller spaces.

Twin Foundations are 39 inches wide by 76 inches long.

TWIN

1 TWIN BOX
39" X 75"

Twin XL Foundations are 39 inches wide by 80 inches long.

TWIN XL

1 TWIN XL BOX
39" X 80"

Full Foundations are 54 inches wide by 75 inches long.

FULL (OPT 1)

1 FULL BOX
54" X 75"

Full Split Foundation requires 2 foundations that are 27 inches wide by 75 inches long.

FULL (OPT 2)

2 SPLIT-DOUBLE BOXES
27" X 75" EACH

Full XL Foundations are 54 inches wide by 80 inches long.

FULL XL (OPT 1)

1 FULL XL BOX
54" X 80"

Full XL Split Foundation requires 2 foundations that are 27 inches wide by 80 inches long.

FULL XL (OPT 2)

2 SPLIT-DOUBLE XL BOXES
27" X 80" EACH

Queen Foundations are 60 inches wide by 80 inches long.

QUEEN (OPT 1)

1 QUEEN BOX
60" X 80"

Queen Split Foundation requires 2 foundations that are 30 inches wide by 80 inches long.

QUEEN (OPT 2)

2 SPLIT-QUEEN BOXES
30" X 80" EACH

King Split Foundation requires 2 foundations that are 39 inches wide by 80 inches long.

KING

2 TWIN XL BOXES
39" X 80" EACH

California King Split Foundation requires 2 foundations that are 36 inches wide by 84 inches long.

CALIFORNIA KING

2 SPLIT-KING BOXES
36" X 84" EACH

FOUNDATION HEIGHT

Most foundations are available in two different heights. This allows you to decide how tall the bed will be. With a taller mattress, a low-profile foundation can even out the height.

Standard foundation height is 9 inches high.

STANDARD

9" HIGH

Low profile foundation height is anywhere between 4.5 to 6 inches high.

LOW PROFILE

4.5" - 6" HIGH

ADJUSTABLE BASE OPTIONS

If an adjustable base is your style, you have to decide which features are important to you.

Wired Remote

Static 12" height
Head adjustable

Inventory varies by location.

Wireless Remote

Adjustable height legs
Head & foot adjustable
Memory & preset positions
LED lighting

Inventory varies by location.

Wireless Remote

Adjustable height legs
Head & foot adjustable
Memory & preset positions
LED lighting
Massage
USB

Inventory varies by location.

DO YOU NEED A BUNKIE BOARD

Some mattresses or base options are required to rest on a flat surface with no added flexibility. In this case, a bunkie board is recommended.

WHAT IS IT?

A bunkie board is a flat platform designed to fit between your mattress and bed frame for additional support.

TYPICALLY USED:

Between mattress and slatted platform Between adjustable base and platform bed.