What Size is Your Bed and Which Mattress Do You Have?

[westtexman]

I have had a queen-sized bed most of my since getting rid of my “super-single” waterbed in high school. I have always loved the idea of having a king-sized bed, but it seemed excessive for just me (and my dog).

I have tried various types of mattresses over the years, and was not happy with my last mattress purchase from about a year ago. I told myself that when I purchased my next mattress, I would upgrade to a king and replace the bedroom set I purchased from Big Lots about 16 years ago. Haverty’s had a great Independence Day sale, and I found a great king bedroom set at a great price so I finally upgraded. Costco was having a good sale on their Stearns & Foster mattresses and box spring for much less than they were selling them at the furniture stores and department stores, so I bought those there.

So far I love the bedroom set and the mattress. My master bedroom accommodates the set nicely so it does not crowd the room. The size of the bed does seem HUGE when lying on the bed, but i enjoy having the extra room. The only downfall is that I have to replace all of my sheets and blankets. I had a few sets of sheets I really love, and I’m having a difficult time finding that brand and style again. Overall I’m very pleased with my purchases.

What size bed and what type of mattress do you have?

 

[ea56]

California King Restonic Innerspring mattress and box spring that we bought in 1983 and its still just as good as new. We’ve always kept a good mattress pad on it and there’s not even a stain on the innerspring after all these years.

Eddie

 

[rp2813]

 

 

♦  Standard King.

♦  Simmons Beautyrest repeat customer.  The firmest they offer.  No pillow top.  No box spring; just a platform, which I prefer.

♦  Reclaimed wood bed from Living Spaces (like new, free on Nextdoor from some shop-happy Apple people).

 

Previous beds have been Cal Kings since the mid-'80s.  I've had to buy new everything, and Cal King size was much easier to come by than Standard, but I like the extra width. 

 

 

 

[xraytech]

I have a full size bed here, the mattress is an Original Mattress Factory Orthopedic Extra Firm set.
I love a very firm mattress which I find hard to get, this one is just right.
I have a 4 poster bed with finials that can be removed to turn into s canopy bed. It’s part of my beautiful Tell City Young Republic bedroom suite.

I have the same mattress in my second bedroom in the same size, it is a Sears Open Hearth suite

 

[circlew]

After having a twin size bed all my life, I got a queen size mattress about 12 years ago. I got it at Original Mattress Factory, and it is the best one I've ever had.

 

[revvinkevin]

Grew up with a twin (of course). When I got my own place upgraded to a queen size - extra firm, still have that bed in the guest room today!

Moved up again to a King about 20 years ago.

~ Cal King (for the extra length)

~ Simmons Beautyrest - extra firm - pillow top (when they made pillow top on both sides)

 

[yogitunes]

King Size....comfortable for 10 people

Sealy Posturpedic Arabesque Ultra Plush Pillow Top....(pillow top both sides)

set on a platform.....will never return to a hollow bed non-spring riser again...

had this for 20 years now, cost 1000.00 back then....

still holds up well, best mattress ever.....mattress' today only last 6 to 8 years, then recommended to replace...

its a bear to do, but flip and turn ever 3 months....keep a mattress pad on it always

partner has Simmons Beauty Rest on an adjustable platform.....legs and head lift, heated and cooling air flow, and massage....

my next one to consider would be a Sleep Number Adjustable...

 

[norgeway]

If I could

Get a mattress soft enough to suit me I would be so happy All these new mattresses are like sleeping on the ground I sleep on the couch mostly

 

[48bencix]

King Size

I have a California King Size Serta Perfect Sleeper, from Sam's Club when they sold double sided mattresses. It does have box springs which have some give. You can still get these sets at Serta, shipped for free. They still sell double sided mattress, mostly not available in places like Mattress Firm. This set is about 10 years old and seems to have a lot of life still in it. I did add a 1 1/2" firm foam topper, not memory foam, because it is not a pillow top and I wanted a little more plushness. This set is some plywood sheets set on the floor for a pretty low bed. The small dogs can get on it that way. Always use a mattress pad for extra protection. Yes, you do have to flip these mattresses and rotate them for the most service.

I had a McRoskey Airflex mattress made in San Francisco for many years. When I bought it they recommended medium firm, not firm. About 20 years later it did wear out. But those mattresses are really nice if you can afford them.

 

[philcobendixduo]

FULL SIZE

1985 Serta Posture Care.
I really need to get a new mattress but I HATE shopping for them and really dislike the new super-thick mattresses which would require me to purchase new bedding (fitted sheets).
The 1985 Serta feels comfortable but the seams are starting to give way!

 

[nmassman44]

We have a Queen sized Sleep Number bed that I love. My other half likes his side a tad firmer and I like a softer setting. We have had the bed for 8 years now and was worth every penny.

 

[appnut]

Mike, have you had any issues with it?  My other half has his eye on these.  

 

[twintubdexter]

I have my suspicions...

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;">What a great place to get expert opinions. What do you think of Craigslist and similar ads like this? Obviously putting a mattress in a plastic bag does not make it "new". I suspect that with the generous return/exchange policy many mattress stores offer these are probably the result. What do you think? </span>

https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/fuo/d/palm-desert-california-king-mattress/6888417517.html

 

[rp2813]

Bill, I went to Mancini's for the mattress I purchased a year ago.  The store on Winchester across from Valley Fair was highly recommended and I was in and out of there pretty fast -- but I knew what I wanted.

 

Joe, I agree that anybody can wrap a mattress in plastic to make it appear new.  And isn't that something they say to do in order to kill off bed bugs anyway?  I wouldn't trust anybody on CL for a mattress.

 

[twintubdexter]

Ralph...

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;">I certainly agree, however, maybe they wrap in plastic to keep the bedbugs in.</span>

 

[westtexman]

I’m amazed that some have had their mattresses since the early-to-mid 1980’s! It really is true that they don’t make them like they used to!

I hope this new one holds up for a few years!

 

[johninpeekskill]

Sleep Number Here

We got a Sleep Number from QVC - was a leap of faith having not tried in store. Their prices are great. It comes in several big boxes - easy to assemble. Truly the most comfortable bed we've owned. Cradles hips and shoulders so well - and you can adjust the firmness as you see fit.

 

[frigilux]

I have a queen-sized Serta mattress purchased in April. Sprang for the whiz-bang adjustable frame, which is awesome. It has a vibrate-massage setting, which is heavenly. The only downside: It took three strong men to get the frame into my apartment. The thing is HEAVY. There is no way to move it even an inch or two without lots of help. It's a fantastic bed. No more backaches.

 

[jamiel]

NovaLux memory foam from Costco; bought about 11 years ago, king size. On box springs from Ikea (about the only place that would sell springs without a mattress). We needed it b/c of the tight stairway upstairs. The ticking is starting to pill and split badly; its probably time for a new one.

 

[joeekaitis]

 

Lull California King memory foam mattress on a Lull metal frame bought in October 2018.  No headboard, no footboard, no box springs.

 

[ea56]

I believe that the main reason our 36 year old innerspring mattress and boxsprings have lasted so long is because we have turned the mattress regularly. Most of the new mattresses in stores and online are only useable on one side, whether they are pillow top or memory foam. If and when we ever decide to replace our faithful old Restonic Extra Firm Cal King Bed, we will only consider a new mattress that can be used on both sides and turned to equalize the wear.

I did some research online about a year ago and I did find a couple of businesses that still sell these old school mattresses. And the prices were reasonable, with delivery, set up and haul away of the old bed included in their service.

So, if you are like me, and still want to kick it old school, there is still a way to do it. Just do your research.

Eddie

 

[lotsosudz]

We got a Sealy

We bought a Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid about a year ago. It's a Cal-King with an adjustable frame. I love it, Hubby says "it's ok" although he doesn't get excited about anything. Tried a Beautyrest Black Hybrid, loved the mattress, not the price.
Hugs,
David

 

[launderess]

Well you would ask......

 

[dermacie]

I have a 19 year old full Stern's and Foster that I bought when I worked in a department store. I vacuum and flip it regularly and hope to get more years out of it.

 

[ea56]

One of the most comfortable beds I ever owned was a used double bed innerspring mattress, that I bought from the Salvation Army Thrift Store for $20.00 along with a double bed size old fashioned bed spring for another $2.00. The mattress had been sterilized, and was clean and not lumpy.

The reason I went this route at the time was because I had a Double size Waterbed (this was 1976), and when I moved to a new upstairs apartment, the manager told me that Waterbeds were verboten. There was a recession on, I was 25 and wanted to have money to party, and was not making very much, so this $22.00 used bed fit the bill. It fit perfectly into the unfinished pine waterbed frame. And was it ever comfortable.

These were my single days, and lets just say I had lots of overnight company then and without exception they all remarked on how comfortable that old bed was. I think it was the combination of the bed springs setting on the plywood base for firmness and that old mattress was soft, but the springs and base gave it great support and underlying firmness.

I’ll bet today it would be hard as hell to even find a set of those old time bed springs. I saw on Flea Market Flip recently where one of the couples bought a crib size bed spring, and paid $50.00! Times have changed.

Eddie

 

[twintubdexter]

Frigilux...

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;">I sure hear ya when you say adjustable bed frames are heavy. I purchased two Leggette & Platt  twin-extra long (forms a dual adjustable king) and had them loaded on my truck. When I unloaded them I could not believe how heavy they were. To make matters worse, I carried them into my bedroom by myself. They were two of the heaviest things I ever tried to move, and I used to move Wedgewood and Maytag Dutch Oven gas ranges when I was very young...and even vintage Foodaramas (which I couldn't do by myself). Is there any wonder I need back surgery? Cancelled in February until & if I get past this cancer thing. Always get help when moving something heavy, or have it moved for you. Mother has spoken.
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[askolover]

I had a king select comfort (before sleep number) for several years but it began hurting my hip so I gave it to my parents and they still use it (20+ years old now) and got a memory foam mattress...worked out fine for about 6 months and started having the same issue even with toppers and a featherbed on it.  We still have it in our master bedroom but I have a super single waterbed in my daytime sleep room.  It's the only bed I can sleep on my favorite side (no pressure points on a waterbed).  Since Tony got hurt we can't really sleep in the same bed together anymore...he moves too much and can't get comfortable and I'm a very light sleeper.