Mattress Buying Guide
Mattress Buying Guide
Choosing the right mattress is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your comfort and health. You spend roughly a third of your life in bed, so it's worth getting this one right. At Town Of Bargains Furniture, we carry a range of mattress types and brands to fit every sleep style and budget. This guide will help you understand your options.
Mattress Types Explained
Innerspring Mattresses
Innerspring mattresses use a system of steel coils to provide support. They're the most traditional mattress type and tend to offer a firmer feel with good airflow and temperature regulation. Best for people who prefer a bouncier, more responsive sleep surface and those who sleep hot.
Memory Foam Mattresses
Memory foam mattresses contour to your body shape, providing targeted pressure relief for your shoulders, hips, and back. They absorb motion well, making them a great choice for couples. Best for side sleepers, people with joint pain, and anyone who wants a contouring feel.
Hybrid Mattresses
Hybrid mattresses combine an innerspring coil support system with foam comfort layers on top. They offer the best of both worlds: the support and airflow of coils with the pressure relief of foam. Best for people who want balanced support and comfort, back and combination sleepers, and couples with different preferences.
Adjustable Bases
An adjustable base lets you raise the head and/or foot of your mattress for custom positioning. This can help with snoring, acid reflux, circulation, and finding your ideal reading or TV-watching position. Most hybrid and memory foam mattresses work well with adjustable bases.
Choosing the Right Firmness
Mattress firmness is personal. Soft mattresses are best for side sleepers and lightweight individuals, allowing shoulders and hips to sink in for pressure relief. Medium mattresses work for most sleepers and sleep positions and are the most popular choice. Firm mattresses are best for stomach and back sleepers and heavier individuals, keeping the spine in neutral alignment.
The best way to find your ideal firmness is to try mattresses in person. Visit our showroom and spend a few minutes on each type. Our team can help you narrow down the options based on your sleep style.
Common Mattress Questions
How often should I replace my mattress?
Most mattresses last 7–10 years depending on quality, usage, and care. If you're waking up with aches and pains, notice visible sagging, or your mattress is over 8 years old, it's probably time for an upgrade.
Do I need a box spring?
It depends on the mattress and your bed frame. Many modern mattresses work with platform beds, adjustable bases, or slatted frames without a traditional box spring. Check your mattress warranty for base requirements.
What size should I get?
Consider your room size, how many people will use the bed, and whether you share with a partner or pets. Queen is the most popular for couples. King gives extra space. Full works for single adults in smaller rooms. Twin and Twin XL are ideal for children and teens.
Shop Mattresses
Browse our full mattress selection online or visit our showroom at 1065 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221 to try them out in person. Our team at Town Of Bargains Furniture will help you find the perfect mattress for your sleep style and budget. Call us at 718-977-4300 with any questions.
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Last Updated: April 2026