11 Do & Don'ts for Mattress Shopping From Danny SeoIt might be your mattress. Apart from a couch, shopping for a mattress can take a large chunk out of your home furniture budget but it's a smart investment in your life. To learn how to get the most out of our money, we went mattress shopping with Danny Seo a few weeks ago to check out Natural Care, his new mattress line, and to learn some tips about getting a good mattress at a good price. And we also learned some things we wish we hadn't. Be prepared to be grossed out! DO lie down on the bed you're thinking about and curl up for a few minutes in the position you like to sleep in. Get yourself comfortable with a few pillows. Hey, you'd better like it; returning a mattress is nearly impossible. DON'T buy a mattress on Craig's List. When you buy a new mattress, you put your old one out on the street to have it picked up, right? Well, it may not be picked up by the trash man but by folks who take those old mattresses, slap on some new fabric, wrap 'em in plastic and sell them to you on Craig's List or at close outs.
DO consider the fabric the mattress is covered in. While you'll likely cover it with a mattress protector of some kind, it's possible you'll feel the texture through your sheets. Danny's new line is covered in a plush super soft fabric; you almost don't need a sheet! DON'T waste your time trying to find the same mattress at another store, thinking you can beat the price or get a price match (as some places advertise). You'll never find that same mattress at another store. Turns out that every store orders unique names for their mattresses. DO bargain with your salesman. You may be able to get a few dollars off. DON'T buy the floor model. C'mon, think of how many people have laid down on it. With their shoes on. DO consider buying your mattress at a store like Dream at HD Buttercup in Culver City. The sales people don't work on commission. They're genuinely interested in selling you a great bed. DON'T believe that firmer is always better. What you want is a mattress that cradles your body.
DO put a piece of plywood under your mattress if you'd like it firmer. This is a good compromise for couples who often have different idea on how firm they want their mattress to be. Put a piece of plywood just under one half of the bed. DON'T be talked into believing that you need to buy a mattress and the matching box spring. A box spring is not always necessary, especially with modern platform bed. DO consider a new mattress if you have allergies. At least consider a mattress protector. DON'T assume all latex mattresses are created alike. Danny's new Natural Care line from Simmons is made from a thick core of natural rubber tree-based latex and soy-enhanced base foam. The holes make it breathable so it doesn't get hot, a complaint with many other latex mattresses. To learn more about Danny's Natural Care mattress line from Simmons (and we can definitely attest to it high comfort factor!) as well as more mattress buying tips, click here. More tips from Danny SeoDoing Laundry the Danny Seo Way 2 Tricks from Danny Seo to keep your bedroom cleaner
[images by Laure Joliet]The coveted Four Seasons sleep experience begins with the design of the guestrooms, which are created as true sleeping sanctuaries, with double-walled windows for soundproofing, in-room temperature controls, blackout shades and top-quality bedding. But of course, the bed itself is always the focal point. Four Seasons understands better than anyone that a great night’s sleep leads to vitality and wellness. That’s why the company spent the last 50 years in partnership with experts and in consultation with guests to perfect the mattresses. Now, in partnership with Simmons Bedding Company, Four Seasons invites you to experience the latest innovation in comfort with the all-new mattress and topper collection designed exclusively for Four Seasons. Which Four Seasons mattress topper is right for you? This fully customizable collection allows you to choose your desired level of firmness by selecting from one of three mattress toppers: Signature, Signature Plush and Signature Firm.
Easy to remove or change based on your preference, each of the three custom-designed mattress toppers is designed with maximum comfort in mind. Select from one of the following: Signature—Every bed is set with this topper, designed for optimum firmness and offering classic Four Seasons comfort. Signature Plush—Request this topper if you prefer a softer mattress. Signature Firm—Request this topper for ultimate support. Designed according to carefully studied specifications, the new Four Seasons mattresses are the ultimate in luxury bedding and feature the latest technology, including: Patented GelTouch Foam Center heat-absorption technology that keeps you cool and comfortable throughout the night Pocketed coil motion separation, providing optimal support that minimizes motion transfer between you and your partner when you sleep Where to find the bed The Four Seasons Bed is already in place in several locations in the U.S., and will replace beds at all Four Seasons locations over the next few years as part of the normal course of upgrade.
Travellers can contact individual Four Seasons properties in advance of their next visit to inquire about the availability of the new bed. How to take The Four Seasons Bed home Not only can you create your ideal bed inside your Four Seasons guestroom, you can extend your perfect sleep to your own home when you purchase The Four Seasons Bed directly from a hotel or resort. Besides selecting twin, full, queen or king size, you have the choice of purchasing any individual portion of the bed system or the full set, which includes the newly designed Four Seasons mattress, box spring and Signature topper. Signature Firm or Signature Plush toppers are available for an additional fee. The toppers also extend the life of your mattress, meaning more sweet dreams are in your future. These proprietary beds, along with a full array of Four Seasons pillows and bed linens, are never sold in stores and may only be ordered directly through a Four Seasons hotel or resort. For more information or to purchase, contact your nearest Four Seasons and ask to speak with the front desk.