insideKENT Magazine Issue 96 - March 2020 | Page 101

HOME+GARDEN
The Bed Edit CONT.
PICKING YOUR
PERFECT MATTRESS
THE AVERAGE PERSON SPENDS OVER 20,000 HOURS IN BED, THAT’S UP TO A THIRD OF
YOUR LIFE SPENT HORIZONTAL, SO PICKING THE RIGHT MATTRESS IS CRUCIAL IN
HELPING YOU TO GET A GREAT NIGHT’S SLEEP AND IN AIDING YOUR OVERALL PHYSICAL
HEALTH AND MENTAL WELLBEING.
Buying a new mattress is a significant investment, a decent purchase should last
you between eight to ten years, so it is therefore important to spend some time
doing the appropriate research into what mattress is right for you, your partner
and your home.
Research mattress types and find the one which is best for you It’s a highly technical and detailed
process to create a quality mattress,
so do your research thoroughly. A
good mattress should support your
whole body, help regulate your
body temperature, be sustainably
produced and most importantly, feel
supremely comfortable and suited to
your needs. It’s because of this that
Hypnos specialises in handmade
pocket spring mattresses, as we believe
that this type of mattress offers the
most comfortable night’s sleep, thanks
to its sophisticated design.
There’s a huge variety of mattress types out there, with many made from a
plethora of materials. What suits one person comfort-wise might not necessarily
work for another, so the best place to start is by researching which mattress ticks
the boxes for you. Look at the materials used in the process, the structure of the
fillings, the springs used and also how it’s been made. Additionally, if you or your partner
are a light or restless sleeper a pocket
spring mattress means the springs
under your body seamlessly and subtly
adjust to your every move, minimising
When it comes to choosing the right one, there’s a variety of factors to take into
consideration as part of your search, including the type of mattress and the fillings
within it, the size, the frame, divan or storage base it sits on and even how ethically
and sustainably it’s made.
Here, Chris Ward, group marketing director at Hypnos, offers his advice on the
things you should consider before you purchase your perfect night’s sleep.
disturbance for your partner and
providing edge to edge support, so
you can maximise the entire surface
space of the mattress.
A single pocket spring layer, rather
than multiple layers of pocket springs,
also creates a “bellow-like” effect that
drives cool air around the mattress,
pushing moisture vapour out of it and
thus making it a more hygienic option.
The extra breathability and cooling
ensures better ventilation, helping to
reduce body moisture and maintain
a comfortable body temperature – all
of which are ideal for the perfect sleep
environment.
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