Comments on: Latex mattresses and DC

Question: Latex mattresses and DC

piro — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:48:36 -0800

The old futon has finally given up the ghost, and I find myself in the market for a new bed and mattress. Latex mattresses intrigue me. For those of you who own or have slept on them, what do you think? I hate being warm and could never use memory-foam as a result.

Also, anywhere in DC that sells a variety of them in different firmnesses? Some things can be bought online, but I think mattresses are probably not on that list.

By: Caviar

Caviar — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:16:09 -0800

I have a solid core latex mattress and it's totally spoiled me for anything else. Highly recommended. I too get hot, and for that, I can't say enough good things about the Chillow. It sounds stupid, but it really works.
I'm sure that latex mattresses have been discussed here before, but I'm on a slow connection. I'll try to find the link later.

By: Rubber Soul

Rubber Soul — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:35:51 -0800

I grew up with a latex mattress and it was great. I miss it.

By: crabintheocean

crabintheocean — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:39:52 -0800

We have a latex mattress, and I love it. I hate being too hot also, but it's never occured to me that latex was bad for this, I mean, I don't get too hot that often. I think it's more hygienic, and I love the texture (our one is pretty firm). My parents always told me to buy one, and have had theirs for 20+ years. Ours is just from Ikea, but I think they only do latex in one or two firmnesses. A++++++ would buy again!!!

By: killdevil

killdevil — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:42:22 -0800

I bought a latex mattress from Ikea about six months ago. It's the best thing I've ever slept on. If you're willing to drive to either of the Ikea stores bookending D.C. (one's north of Baltimore, the other's in Woodbridge, VA), they have a pretty good selection of latex mattresses at decent prices. As I recall, they sell a bunch of models in different firmnesses.

By: nyxxxx

nyxxxx — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:18:59 -0800

Having worked at a furniture store I know the main problems with them are cost and weight. They are really hell to move because they are so floppy.

But they last longer than regular mattresses. They don't break down and have springs come pop out.

From selling them I know that the people who love them really love them and the people who hate them really hate them.

By: oats

oats — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:44:41 -0800

I have a memory foam mattress. I am a naturally hot person; I wear shorts in the dead of winter. I don't have air conditioning, and I live in Silicon Valley, where it does occasionally get hot. And I have only once or twice thought that my mattress was making me too hot.

Just a data point for ya.

By: crabintheocean

crabintheocean — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:26:28 -0800

BTW, the northern DC Ikea isn't north of Baltimore (although there may be one there too). It's in College Park - where Route 1 crosses the Beltway.

By: Taken Outtacontext

Taken Outtacontext — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 09:55:33 -0800

You don't say how much you want to spend, but we have a Select Comfort bed. We love it. It's especially nice for two people as each of you can adjust the firmness of the mattress. Over the years we've both found that our optimum firmness changes for a good night's sleep.

By: terrapin

terrapin — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:32:22 -0800

We got our awesome mattress from Design within Reach in Adams Morgan. Loooooooooove it!