Shopping for a new bed is very subjective based on your body type, unique needs, budget, sleeping position and more. Let’s examine how your preferences influence the mattress you choose.

Sleeping position

Your sleeping position will determine how firm or soft the mattress you need for the best night’s sleep possible. As a general rule:

• Side sleepers need soft to medium mattresses with plenty of pressure relief to accommodate their curves. This prevents uncomfortable or painful pressure points from developing in your shoulders, hips and knees.
• Sleeping on the back and stomach need a medium to firm mattress that helps keep your spine and neck neutral so you don’t wake up with back pain.
• Sleep combinations has the fastest. The level of strength you choose should be based on the position you spend the most time in.

Body type

Your body type will determine how much pressure you put on the mattress, which ultimately influences how firm it feels. Heavier people usually experience mattresses that are softer, while smaller body types feel that they are firmer. Your weight will also affect what type of mattress you should get.

• People over 230 pounds need a mattress with more support and enhanced firmness, such as hybrid mattresses with steel coils.
• Lighter individuals can choose between hybrid and all-foam mattresses.

Health conditions

It is important to consider medical conditions when shopping for your next mattress. If you’re a hot sleeper, look for beds that have cooling technology or that are made of breathable materials like latex foam. If you live with joint pain or arthritis, you need to find a soft, pressure-relieving mattress that hugs your body. People with back pain need a firmer mattress to support the spine and neck.

Materials

When looking for a queen mattress, consider the materials of your bed. Its construction will influence your experience and how long it will last. The three main categories of mattress materials are foam, innerspring or coils and latex foam. A bed with a combination of several materials is called a hybrid mattress.

• bubble: There are a few type of foam that you find in mattresses: traditional memory foam, open cell foam, gel-infused foam or polyfoam. The type of foam will dictate the feel and firmness of your mattress.
• Innerspring/coils: An innerspring or coil system increases the responsiveness and support of the bed. It also tends to make a mattress more durable over time.
• Latex foam: There are two type of latex foam: organic and synthetic. The organic latex hypoallergenicantimicrobial and eco-friendly. It also gives mattresses a bouncy and responsive feel, although it is slightly firmer than other foams.

Budget

Buying a new mattress is a significant investment, so it’s important to know your budget before purchasing a queen mattress. The average online mattress costs between $850 and $1,200, but there are mattresses for every budget, from $300 to luxury mattresses costing $2,000 and more.