Hi!
I’m really stuck on choosing a mattress. My husband and I are lightweight under 160 pound side sleepers. My husband likes a little bit softer of a bed, maybe 5.5 out of 10. We have been looking at one of these three options in a king, and we love any feedback from folks who have tried them or know more than we do.
Avocado green pillow top.
Nest owl medium.
Naturepedic EOS classic.
We were looking at the classic from Naturepedic because it is more in our price range than the plush top one. even with sales going on $4000 is really topping out our budget. Any help would be great thanks.
The Avocado Green Pillow Top is a very well-made bed, but keep in mind that Avocado uses Dunlop latex and a button-tufted design which makes the mattress feel much more “pushy” and firm than most people expect. Even with the pillow top, it might still feel a bit too rigid for two side sleepers at your weight. If you’re interested in purchasing from the Avocado line via one of our Trusted Members, The Ethical Mattress Co (@EthicalMattress) would be the way to go.
The Nest Owl in a medium is a strong contender here because it uses a three-inch layer of Talalay latex, which is generally more conforming and better for pressure relief than the Dunlop latex found in the Avocado. A great feature of the Owl is the zippered top, which allows you to swap out that internal latex layer if you find it’s still too firm or if it softens up too much over the years.
The Naturepedic EOS Classic is probably the most transparent option on your list, and while the $4,000 budget is tight for a King, it’s a “forever” bed because every single component is replaceable. If you go this route, you can choose a plush latex layer over a soft coil system, which would likely get you closest to that 5.5 feel your husband wants. Since you’re both lightweight, you could even talk to a specialist about doing a split configuration where one side is slightly softer if your husband needs that extra give.
Our newest trusted member, The Organic Bedroom, actually specializes in these types of GOTS-certified builds and carries Naturepedic. They use their showroom as an educational space to help people understand exactly how these layers and coil systems work for different body weights, so they could be a great resource for getting the “feel” right before you commit, if you’re near Raleigh. If not, they’re great to connect with over the phone as well.
Another option that fits comfortably under your $4,000 budget would be a Spindle. They use three layers of latex that you can stack in different orders to adjust the firmness at home, which takes a lot of the risk out of buying a mattress online when you aren’t sure how a “medium” will actually feel to you.
I was going to say, you can get a king size 8" 15.5g coil from pocketspringstore.com and then order a 3" medium talalay topper with an 11" bamboo cover from mattresses.net for a total of about $1700 everything shipped. All you have to do is lay the cover on the base, unroll the spring into it, place the topper on the top and zip it up
