Getting a doctor’s recommended eight hours of sleep a night is easier said than done—we all know that. Work, kids, events, stress, a good book—all those things can get in the way. But one thing that shouldn’t disrupt your ability to sleep is your bed itself. Your bed should be a haven of comfort and warmth. And that means different things for different people.
Perhaps you prefer a firm mattress and a heavy down comforter, or maybe you need a softer mattress and could sleep with just a top sheet and a quilt. And depending on your height, you might be fine in a full bed or need a queen in order to properly stretch out. And don’t even get us started on sheets and pillows! Actually, do … because we love this stuff! Bedding matters to us.
If you’re setting up a bedroom from scratch or ready for a decor makeover, we can help you get started. From the mattress to the linens, these are six things to think about when you’re buying a new bed set.
Your Budget
There’s no question that we as humans spend a lot of time in bed. For that reason, creating a bed set that makes you feel like you’re in heaven is worth the investment.
If you are on a budget, there are plenty of ways to save some money while building your bed from the ground up. First, pick a standard metal bed frame from somewhere like Amazon.com and, if you can, just accent it with a headboard (we love Wayfair and Overstock for deals) rather than a full bed frame that can be more pricey.
As far as mattresses, online-only brands are on the whole more affordable than (and often just as comfortable as) traditional department store brands such as Sealy, Serta, or Tempurpedic.
We recommend shopping at discount stores like Home Goods to find amazing deals on pillows, mattress pads, and more bedding essentials you might not necessarily see.
Your Mattress
In every way, your mattress choice is a highly personal decision (and you might have to make it with another person). Along with selecting a size that you’ll be comfortable with, you’ll have to choose between, firm and soft, memory foam, springs and hybrid designs.
Taller people will probably be most comfortable on a queen size mattress or larger, since full and twin sizes are a few inches shorter traditionally. As far as the makings of the mattress yourself, you may need to test a few out before you make a decision. The mattress will likely be the most expensive purchase you make as you start to build your bed set, and it is absolutely the most important one.
Headboard or No Headboard?
The structure and the commanding presence of a bed frame adds an air of sophistication, completion, and maturity to a bedroom. It also has the power to drive the energy and look of the entire room. A tufted velvet headboard telegraphs elegant serenity while a rattan frame gives off an airy, beachy, bohemian vibe. So what’s your style?
