What is the best mattress for your space?

The best mattresses suit your physical needs and your bedroom space. As you begin your search, consider the proportions of your room and your type of bed frameto ensure your choice fits seamlessly into your sanctuary.

Your body’s shape and any specific health requirements, such as the need to soothe persistent back or hip pain, are vital considerations. This will dictate the level of firmness and support required to cushion pressure points and align your spine. 

Insight from our mattress expert, Louise Silver

"The best mattresses use natural, breathable materials. Silk and wool are excellent at regulating your temperature at night, so your bed remains comfortable all night, in all seasons."

Mattresses tailored for side sleepers 

When sleeping on your side, your body weight is concentrated across a narrower surface, making the hips and shoulders more susceptible to pressure and discomfort. A mattress that's too firm can intensify stress on these sensitive areas, while an overly soft mattress may cause the body to sink too deeply, disrupting spinal alignment and encouraging poor posture over time.  

The Vispring Heybrook Mattress is our primary recommendation for the side sleeper. Its true mastery lies in the honeycomb-nested Vanadium steel springs. Unlike standard rows, this staggered, hand-nested arrangement eliminates gaps, allowing the springs to move fluidly. For the side sleeper, this means the mattress can compress precisely where the shoulder and hip apply pressure, while simultaneously rising to support the hollow of the lower back.

This architectural precision is softened by a deeply cushioned filling. Hand-filled with over 2,800g of natural fibres - including South American horsetail, Shetland wool, and silk - the Heybrook provides the necessary "loft" to suspend your body’s weight. The horsetail, in particular, acts like millions of microscopic springs, ensuring the mattress regains its silhouette every time you move, while the indulgent silk reduces friction. For a deeper exploration of the materials made for side sleepers, read our guide on choosing the finest mattress for side sleepers.

Our experts favour its honeycomb-nested architecture and bespoke pressure relief for side sleepers

The best mattress for temperature regulation 

If you find yourself prone to overheating, the Chaucer Mattress is a master of thermal grace. Utilising ground-breaking Cortec™ glueless springs, the mattress contains no adhesives that might hinder airflow. This allows the internal chambers to act as a natural ventilation system. Layers of traceable wool, hemp, and flax further enhance this breathability, wicking moisture away to maintain a perfectly regulated climate.

Chosen by our experts for its glueless, breathable technology and cooling night’s rest.

Best mattresses for sensitive sleepers

A restful sanctuary should be as pure as it is comfortable. For those navigating asthma or allergies, the Conrad Mattress offers refreshing clarity. Handcrafted by Harrison Spinks, the naturally antibacterial flax and 15,000 responsive springs provide a sleeping surface free from harsh chemicals. The inclusion of hemp - a wonder-fibre naturally resistant to dust mites - ensures the internal environment remains fresh and hygienic. Learn more in our guide to hypoallergenic mattresses.

Favoured by our experts for its distinguished chemical-free environment and naturally antibacterial fibres.

The best mattresses for restless sleepers 

Restless sleepers can experience the same level of discomfort as those with targeted back pain. For a sound sleep, we recommend a medium mattress for those who toss and turn at night. The balance between support and cushioning allows you to move around and settle comfortably in different positions. For couples sharing a bed, a split tension or zip & link type mattress can also prevent you from disturbing your partner.  

Our Owen Mattress is available in soft and medium tensions, with zip & link and split tension options, allowing you to customise each side of the bed to suit differing requirements. Its embedded pocket springs are highly reactive, adapting to the body’s contours to relieve pressure as you sleep and responding to individual movement to ensure couples don’t disrupt one another’s sleep during the night.