So what makes these beds so appealing?

1. Does not disturb your partner: Independent cell construction means that your partner does not move when you move.

2. Relieves pressure points: Particularly in the hips and shoulders the latex mattresses relieve pressure points allowing for better circulation to the arms and legs.

3. Better moisture wicking: The open cell structure of the latex mattress allows moisture to move away from your body allowing you to not overheat. This is a big advantage over other foam mattresses such as memory foam which does not have very good breathability which often results in waking up sweaty.

4. Antimicrobial and hypoallergenic: Good news for allergy sufferers, these beds prevent mildews, molds and dust mites from becoming a problem, meaning better sleeps with less irritations. Conventional mattresses can be a great environment for bacteria growth which increases risk to immune deficiencies and potentially becoming sick more often. latex mattresses naturally prevent the development of these deleterious critters.

5. Durability: A quality latex foam mattress will outlast any innerspring mattress on the market today. Some manufactures have 30 year warranties on their latex models because there is far less mechanical break-downs that can occur with springs. This means you’ll be sleeping in comfort for many years to come without needing to replace the mattress as often.

6. Customizable: Latex mattress cores are made by creating a core that has holes punch through it. Depending on the size and frequency of these holes, the firmness changes. Although custom mattresses are more expensive, if you are planning to have the mattress for a while, it might not be as outrageous as you might imagine.

All things considered, latex mattresses are miles ahead of other mattresses on the market today. I personally sleep on a latex mattress as I think they are the best mattresses available.  Like everything else however, not all latex mattresses are made equal. For more information on buying a latex mattress, check out my latex mattress buying guide.

Good luck in your quest for a good sleep!

Now, if you want to find the best mattress for YOU, it is essential that you go to a mattress store and start laying on several different ones. Depending on you body, including weight, weight distribution, body dimensions, and height,the beds will have different feels to them and some will be much more comfortable to the individual. The best mattress for back pain, as an example, is one that will support your body properly, which means you need to go test some out. If you are sleeping with someone, they should come along as well to see how it works for them too.

Now, if you came here, you are probably looking for a quick answer. In my years of selling mattresses, I have never been more impressed than the Serta Serenity Collection, Vera Wang Bridal Bed. This is a latex mattress using quality latex foams, which is great for several reasons. Check out my post for a better understanding of the benefits of latex mattresses. The downfall with this mattress however, is that it has a bit of a price tag attached with it. Expect to pay between $2000-3000 for a queen or king sized bed. This is often a little steep for some people, but keep in mind that it also comes with an unmatched 30 year warranty. Yes, you heard me correctly when I said 30 years. So if you are 30 years old now, expect to still have warranty on it when you are getting ready to retire.

Now, if you are not looking to spend that much, there are other quality mattresses that are available for less. But, generally they are not as good. But, it is important to note that by not as good, I mean, you don’t have every luxury that comes with the Vera Wang bed. They are still great beds that will help you to get great sleeps. Most of the mid to high end Simmons, Serta, and Sealy mattresses will meet this mark for you and you can expect to get them for $1000-1500 for a queen/king size bed. These are their latex mattresses and innerspring models which are all quality beds with high spring counts.

If you do go with an innerspring mattress, avoid the pillowtop covers. Although they make the bed much more comfortable, they are the first part of the bed that will wear out. The added comfort is obvious when you lay on them, but it is far better to buy a separate mattress cover with pillowtop that you can replace when it wears out. That way, you can extend the life of your mattress by only replacing the topper, not the entire mattress itself.

As for me, I love my latex mattress and I think that it is the best mattress available today.

Good luck in finding the perfect bed!