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Help & advice: Buying guide to mattresses

Buying guide to mattresses

Whether you want a single or a double mattress, we lay down some simple tips for choosing the most comfortable and cosy for you.
No need to dream. Homebase's range of mattresses makes peaceful nights a reality.

Find your ideal mattress

How to choose the best mattress

The perfect mattress should mould to the shape of your body but still be supportive. Here's a quick and easy way to test if a mattress has got what it takes...
Lie on your back, then slide the flat of your hand into the hollow of your back. If there's a gap, the bed is too firm. If it's difficult to slide your hand in at all, it's probably too soft. Spend at least five minutes testing a mattress by lying in your usual sleeping position. If you share a bed with your partner, check out the bed together.

Guide to size

Mattress Dimensions
Single (W)90,(L)190cm [(W)3ft,(L)6ft 3ins]
Double (W)120,(L)190cm [(W)4ft,(L)6ft 3ins]
King size (W)135,(L)190cm [(W)4ft 6ins,(L)6ft 3ins]
Super king size (W)150,(L)200cm [(W)5ft,(L)6ft 6ins]
Super king size (W)180,(L)200cm [(W)6ft,(L)6ft 6ins]

What different mattress types are available?

Homebase mattress open

Open spring

Designed to spread your body weight over the surface of the mattress. Rows of individual upright springs are joined together with spiral wire, giving the mattress a firm edge and helping it to keep its shape.


Homebase mattress continuous spring

Continuous spring

A single length of steel, knitted into a series of woven springs to give a higher spring count and you a more responsive feel.


Homebase mattress pocket

Pocket spring

Smaller, lighter springs are individually wrapped in a pocket of fabric, designed to mould easily to your body shape.


Homebase mattress memory

Memory foam

This revolutionary design (also called visco-elastic) responds to your body temperature and pressure. The memory foam mattress then moulds to your individual contours, offering excellent support.


Homebase mattress posturezone

Tri-zone/posturezone

This style of mattress gives you greater support in the centre of your bed.


Homebase mattress latex

Latex

Flexible and durable, with hypo-allergenic properties that can significantly help asthmatics.


Homebase mattress noturn

No-turn mattress

There's no need to flip these innovative mattresses, saving you time and effort.


Choosing a mattress finish

Are you a comfort fiend? We have a choice of mattress tops to give you that extra level of cosy luxury:

Pillow/cushion top

The extra padding cushions and supports your body.

Mattress toppers

Whatever type of mattress you have, a topper will improve your comfort and add a luxurious feel.


Matching your mattress to a base

Boost your comfort by choosing a mattress and base specially designed to work together. Homebase complete divan and mattress packages offer you a choice of mattress style, firmness and finish. Buying your mattress and divan together also saves you money. For more on finding the best bed for you, see our buying guide.


Caring for your mattress

Protect your mattress with a mattress topper - they're also easy to remove and clean.

Air your mattress every week by turning back the bed linen for a few hours.

Turn your mattress regularly to maintain shape and firmness (not necessary if you have a no-turn mattress).


Homebase buyer's tip

Don't keep sitting on the edge of your mattress as this will eventually weaken it.



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