We spend approximately 1/3 of our lives sleeping. Do you have the sleeping haven you need to get a restful night's sleep? Daily we are bombarded with ads about the benefits of a new mattress when it comes to getting a good night's sleep however there are more parts to creating that comfortable sleeping haven than a new mattress.
When was the last time you replaced the basic bed linens covering your mattress? That's right, how long have you been sleeping in those sheets, on that mattress pad? How about those pillows? Do they even look like pillows? And I have not even started on the rest of the bedding you may have on top of your bed.
Let's start at the bottom and work our way up. Granted if your mattress looks to be concave in the middle; that is you roll toward the middle every time you lay down on it, then it's time to get a new mattress. However, if your mattress is in fairly good condition, then maybe this is not the time for that kind of investment, but rather purchase some new basic bed linens to put on top.
Mattress pads. There are many options out on the marketplace today, where to start? What size of mattress do you have? Is it too firm? Does it have a pillow top and is extra thick? Is it for a kids' bed? Is it for a guest bed? Does it need to be waterproof? All these questions make the difference in what you purchase.
Bed pillows . Again, there are many questions to ask when shopping for pillows. Are these for a kid's, guest, or master bedroom? Do you need to consider allergies? How do you sleep? Back, Side or Stomach? What size do you need? Pillows are very personal, so it will take time to find what works best for you.
Sheets. Here is where the selection on the marketplace can be overwhelming. Again, we need to start with your mattress. What size and how deep is it? Are you shopping for kids', guest, or master bedroom? Do you tend to have night sweats?
Decorative Bedding. This is where your personal tastes comes in. Do you want something tailored or fluffy? How about style? Do you want something that is Minimalist looking, Rustic, Southwest, or Contemporary? Again is it for the master bedroom, guest bedroom, or kids' bedroom?
A new mattress is a start to a restful night's sleep, but when you start to add all the basic bed linens, especially those that touch you night after night those are just as important, if not more than the mattress, and are easier on the budget, and can be replaced more often, especially when worn out or your style has changed.
Start creating your sleeping haven today, by deciding what you need to replace first: Mattress Pads, Bed Pillows or Sheets, and get that good night's sleep you deserve.