Ikea VESTMARKA sprung mattress, 90x200 cm, extra firm/light blue

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But it’s not always easy knowing where to start, or which type of mattress – foam, spring or both – will give you the comfortable, high-quality sleep you crave. They can be expensive too, which is why the Good Housekeeping Institute is here to help you invest in a mattress that’s truly worth it. Which is the best mattress on the market? It’s a well-upholstered one-sided mattress that comes in two spring tensions: medium firm or a firm spring tension. The firmer of the two is really firm in terms of support, but this is offset by the use of a graphite latex (*which may be synthetic latex; the product description doesn’t further detail – if so, it means this is a synthetic layer and not natural). The other upholstery is a wool layer and then a coir and wool spring insulator layer.

Some of our panellists and readers said dips formed in the mattress over time, although most found this didn’t impact comfort levels or their overall satisfaction, with many saying they’d turn to Simba again. Regular rotation (but not flipping) would also help alleviate this. If you don’t want to splash out on a mattress at the moment, a mattress topper is a good way to boost your bed's comfort levels for less. Depending on the style you opt for, they will offer increased support, or bring an extra touch of softness, helping you sleep more comfortably. The Matrand memory foam mattress is a slimmer and cheaper option at just under 8''. It comes with a low price point in both latex and all-foam design. It has a firmer profile with two layers of polyurethane foam or synthetic latex blend. Overall, customers are generally comfortable at first, but there are complaints about cooling and firmness. What do Which? members think of Ikea mattresses? Read our guide to the best mattress brands to find out. IKEA offers a one-stop-shop, meaning you can literally furnish your entire house in one visit (if you so wish!).

What position do you sleep in?

They also offer no protection against roll together during the night as the central part of the open coil spring unit is the one point of weakness. Cage sprung, Bonell or Open coil are the crudest of spring construction methods

All Ikea mattresses come with a 90-day home trial to make sure you're completely happy with your mattress. If you're not happy, you can choose another mattress. In our GHI tests, the Simba Hybrid Mattress Topper scored the highest with our panel, closely followed by the Silentnight Airmax 600 Mattress Topper. How do you take care of a mattress?It would make far more sense on top of the main spring unit to help add support and create a breathable layer. Ideally, the model should have this on both sides of the spring to encase and insulate them. I know IKEA state this is there for breathability but, given the cover is a polyester mix (which is heat retentive compared to Natural fibres) where the breathability is most needed, it seems a bit misplaced. The HIDRASUND IKEA mattress features some natural fibres but is only one-sided.

Wobbly side stitching can be seen on the VESTERÖY side panel and piping that doesn’t truly line up 5. VALEVÅG Mattress Review If you're not happy with your IKEA mattress, you can return it - provided it is not dirty, marked, or damaged.

How warm is the room that you sleep in?

This was very quiet at night, so it’s ideal if you or your partner tend to toss and turn a lot. It’s also a good choice if you’re after something cooling. Reassuringly, nearly all the readers we surveyed said they were happy with the comfort of their Origin mattress over time too.