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We recently replaced our aging lumpy 10 year old standard king-size mattress with a Tempur-Pedic (Classic Bed model) that is amazing for me, but utterly wrong for my wife (a side sleeper with mild Scoliosis). Although we have a fabulous Simon Celebration twin from 1998 occasionally used as a guest bed, the twin is too small for both of us to comfortably sleep – and it would only be an interim fix while we find the right-king sized bed. And since we’re unable to decode the Simon tag and determine a matching, firm modern-day equivalent king-size version, we’re still stuck trying to solve my wife’s newfound Tempur-Pedic induced backaches. We’re unsure how to find something similar to the Simon Celebration – and, once found, whether we should get a king version for both of us (which would work), or if we can split the bed into two twins – one for her side, one for mine – and whether that would work as long as we matched the 9” height of the Tempur-Pedic. Any advice on a good firm bed (like our Simon) having two halves (a spring and a Tempur-Pedic) or any other good mattress recommendation? This message was modified Jul 12, 2010 by dugn
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I used to have an airbed I used as a guest bed, and it lasted a few years before giving out. My guests tend to come for five weeks at a time, so it got constant use for extended periods. I only suggest it as an inexpensive, temporary measure until people can complete their research and make informed decisions, rather than making impulse decisions based on an immediate need. Our mattresses are expensive durable goods, and a mistake can be very costly indeed. |
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KimberlyH wrote: I used to have an airbed I used as a guest bed, and it lasted a few years before giving out. My guests tend to come for five weeks at a time, so it got constant use for extended periods. I only suggest it as an inexpensive, temporary measure until people can complete their research and make informed decisions, rather than making impulse decisions based on an immediate need. Our mattresses are expensive durable goods, and a mistake can be very costly indeed. This message was modified Jul 14, 2010 by roy1
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KimberlyH - thanks for the great tips and insights. This was the only one of 4 discussion boards that responded to my inquiry. And your responses were very helpful! In the end, after errantly getting a Calder Firm (way too firm - instant backaches for both of us), we settled on a Twin XL Tempur-pedic Classic for me and a much higher end Beatyrest le Blanc firm with a layer of their NXG foam. The needed firmness is still there, but it's heavilly tempered with a great layer of the NXG. Slammed together with the Sealy on a shallower box spring, we're in a very comfortable 'half-and-half' bed that works perfectly for both of our needs. Thanks again for your help and insights |