Mattresses
Find your perfect sleep with Ideal Home's guide to mattresses. Discover expert advice, reviews, and buying guides to help you choose the best mattress for comfort, support, and a restorative night's rest.
Mattresses
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Here's how to get rid of a mattress that's seen better days
Making room for a new mattress? Here's how to get rid of a mattress that's seen better days, whether you opt to recycle, sell or donate
By Katie Sims
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How to choose the right mattress size for you, your sleeping position, and your bedroom
Size does matter when you’re buying a new mattress
By Lauren Bradbury
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The most common mistakes when buying a mattress – and how to avoid them
Sleep easy by saving yourself from any costly – and frustrating – mattress buying mistakes
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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What is a memory foam mattress? The pros and cons of this marmite mattress style
Everything you need to know about a memory foam mattress before investing
By Zoë Phillimore
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Why is motion isolation important when you shop for a mattress? We explain the benefits
Partner or pet always fidgeting beside you in bed? A mattress with good motion isolation could be the key to better sleep
By Amy Cutmore
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What is a pocket-sprung mattress? The pros and cons of this style of mattress
Experts explain what you need to know before investing in a pocket-sprung mattress
By Zoë Phillimore
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What type of mattress is best for allergies? Sleep and allergy experts reveal the features that will ease symptoms
I've spoken to several experts to uncover everything you need to know about what type of mattress is best for allergies
By Zoë Phillimore
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Is an expensive mattress worth it? I've tested mattresses at both ends of the price spectrum and this is what I've found
Mattresses can vary from £400 to £4,000, but will that extra zero really deliver a better nights sleep?
By Zoë Phillimore
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What is an open coil mattress? The pros and cons to know about this affordable style before buying
Everything you need to know about the benefits and drawbacks of an open coil mattress
By Zoë Phillimore
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Sleepeezee Jessica 1800 Pocket Gel Mattress review – tried and tested
Our Sleepeezee Jessica 1800 Pocket Gel Mattress review puts this Olympian-approved hybrid mattress to the test to see if it deserves to be crowned champion in the sleep stakes
By Rachael Penn
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7 things to look for when buying a mattress topper
We ask the experts what to look for when buying a mattress topper so you can enjoy a better night's sleep
By Katie Sims
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How to clean a mattress topper – a step-by-step guide
Our step-by-step guide to how to clean a mattress topper will freshen up your sleep set-up in no time at all
By Ellis Cochrane
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Woolroom's mattress topper promises to help you sleep better – I was amazed by the difference it made to my bed
Our Woolroom Deluxe Wool Mattress Topper review puts this topper made from natural materials through its paces. Breathable and temperature regulating, we found it added just the right amount of cushioning to a firm mattress
By Rachael Penn
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This under £40 mattress topper may look unusual, but it adds budget-friendly cushioning
Our Aidapt Memory Foam Cool Mattress Topper review tests out this budget mattress topper to see if it delivers on its promises to deliver a cool night's sleep
By Rachael Penn
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Silentnight's mattress topper ticks a lot of boxes – it's affordable, comfortable and easy to wash
Our Silentnight Airmax mattress topper review tests out this affordable mattress topper to see if it can help improve sleep
By Rachael Penn
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What is the coolest mattress to invest in? We asked the experts how to beat the heat
If you're after a more breathable sleep, then this is the type of mattress you'll want on your radar
By Amy Lockwood
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Emma NextGen Premium mattress review – tried and tested
Our Emma NextGen Premium mattress reviews tests out the brand's mid-range mattress to see how it compares to the more affordable Emma Original
By Rachael Penn
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Why the Panda Mattress Topper is the sleep essential you need on your next campervan or caravan holiday
Our Panda Mattress Topper review puts this bestselling topper through its paces to see if it delivers on claims to offer cushioning, support, and breathability
By Rachael Penn
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Is it better to sleep on a hard or soft mattress? Experts weigh in on which sleep surface is right for you
Hard or soft mattress? It can be tricky to know which to choose so we asked the experts
By Olivia Bevan
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What is a mattress topper and do you need one? Our sleep experts explain all
We have the answers to a better night's sleep, including what mattress toppers *actually* do and whether you need one
By Amy Lockwood
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5 signs you've bought the wrong mattress, according to the experts
Feature It can be hard to find the perfect mattress; here are 5 signs you may have chosen the wrong one for you
By Olivia Bevan
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Our best-rated Simba mattress is currently 20% off with this exclusive offer – but for a limited time only
And our top-rated bedding is also included!
By Sara Hesikova
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Eve Sleep’s Wunderflip mattress features a different firmness on either side – and it makes mattress flipping relevant again
The new and innovative Wunderflip mattress range by Eve Sleep could revolutionise the mattress game
By Sara Hesikova
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Our top-rated mattress is currently on sale at a discount of over £200 – it's the best price we've seen for it in months
Our favourite mattress just got a whole lot cheaper
By Jullia Joson
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How to clean a memory foam mattress - 5 easy steps to tackle staining and odours, according to experts
Did you know that incorrect cleaning could make it mouldy?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Simba has made a big change to its popular mattress range - it could be a gamechanger
First look at the Simba Earth mattresses - the new natural and eco-friendly range
By Rebecca Knight
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I've found the perfect mattress for couples - I've never slept better next to my partner
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress has become the mattress I dream about when I'm away from home
By Rebecca Knight