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Me: 5'11" 230lbs (side, stomach sleeper but can deal with anything) Her: 5'6" 115lbs (side, back sleeper but sleeps very hot) We've tried several different beds and we've found one that we really like. Simmons Romana P/T Plush King Size located at Mattress Giant. We liked that the bed felt cool, laying on it for 15-20 minutes was still cool. We didn't like the tempurpedic because we sank too far into it (delux model) and could feel the foam reforming around us when we moved. From the marketing material it's (from top layer to base) 1 1/2" NXG w/ gel lining I was looking at going with this setup
6" core 36ILD talalay latex 2" mid-core 32 ILD talalay latex 2" topper 20 ILD talalay latex Am I wasting my time trying to recreate the mattress we liked? FBM would cost $1300 ish where the mattress we liked was $3500. This message was modified Jul 26, 2011 by voet
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I've seen mattresses go from 8" to 15" in size. Is there a recommended size to be at or is it just personal preferrence? While I'm game for anything, she's going to be skeptical until she tries it. Would it be possible to purchase the 2" topper and 2" mid to try this before spending another $700 on the base 6" core? This message was modified Jul 27, 2011 by voet
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voet wrote:
I've seen mattresses go from 8" to 15" in size. Is there a recommended size to be at or is it just personal preferrence?
While I'm game for anything, she's going to be skeptical until she tries it. Would it be possible to purchase the 2" topper and 2" mid to try this before spending another $700 on the base 6" core? Being that your wife sleeps very hot, you might consider buying one of these: http://www.snuggledown.com/s/catalog/st_geneve/st_dormeir_wool_mattress_protectors/?ref_src=froogle They are very nice and would "cool" off any mattress, whatever you get. Plus, for a lot less than $3500, you could find a custom manufactured all latex mattress. You might do some searches for the area you live in. Here is one example: http://www.whatsthebest-mattress.com/forum/long-post-about-my-bedding-tribulations-final-relief-through-our-purchase-custom-sleep-design/24378-0-1.html While, Trigger's bed cost $4500 that was with an adjustable bed. I'm sure the cost without the adjustable bed is closer to $2500 for a King size. I have an adjustable bed but I'm not sure I would do that again. It's a luxury I don't need to get a good night's sleep. This message was modified Jul 27, 2011 by Sall
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Thanks for the recommendation for the wool pad, that one looks good.
What's the difference between buying from FBM or going to a local place to have one custom made? |
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voet wrote: Thanks for the recommendation for the wool pad, that one looks good.
What's the difference between buying from FBM or going to a local place to have one custom made? A custom mattress will be one that is designed for you by someone who knows what they are doing. FBM, it's up to you. |
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haervoet wrote: Thanks for the recommendation for the wool pad, that one looks good.
What's the difference between buying from FBM or going to a local place to have one custom made? YMMV |