Hi matwhich,
You can see my comments about the pros and cons of different types of mattress protectors in post #89 here. While the thin “membrane” type of protectors such as the Luna can have some effect on sleeping temperature for some people … it would be uncommon for them to have any significant effect on the “feel” or contouring of the mattress.
Phoenix
well lets try this again. last time i typed this all out last week and as i hit enter my interent crashed and lost it all.
So Ive had my medium firm brooklyn bed for a little over a month now so this is a follow up of my initial reaction.
Unfortunately not much as changed from how i felt the first two nights on this mattress.
I have a queen size and sleep alone so i have room to move around. Ive tried sleeping on both my back and my side. either way it seems like i wake up with my back aching in about 6 hrs. Normally i toss back and forth quite a bit before finally waking up all the way. when im on my back it across my shoulder blades ache and when im on my side its around the bottom of my rib cage.
To me the initial firmness of the mattress seems to hard. No gradual effect of being soft and then gradually firming up for support.
last week i went out of town and stayed in a motel that had an older coil mattress in it. the bed felt hard/uncomfortable when i layed on it on my back but when i woke up in the morning., i layed there for a minute trying to absorb how i lfelt… ( i was on my side) what came to my mind was i couldnt feel the mattress. its like it had vanished under me. in the last 40 days ive slept on this mattress that has been missing. im always aware that im laying on something and for me its not that pleasant.
quality wise…size wise…smell, heat, even sitting on the edge i have no complaints at all.
I really hate to send it back but at this point im seriously considering it. I went for about 3 years suffering on my old mattress and it doesnt make sense to pay out this much money just to be in the same situation.
its good to see that others are having a more positive experience tho. its amazing how subjective comfort is.
David
Hello sleeplessinutah,
It is unfortunate that your experience is not as positive as most of the folks here on the forum. I would be happy to speak with you in hopes that we could find a solution. Please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to help you with this.
Best Regards,
Mario
Brooklyn Bedding
480.323.8831
Phoenix,
Thanks for the reply above. Interestingly, when I spoke with Keaton at BB, he said any foundation would do (including our old box spring set). However, after reading your posts, I went to the BB site and found this:
brooklynbedding.com/blog/buying-a-foundation-for-a-latex-or-memory-foam-mattress/
It clearly states not to use a box spring and that it might void the warranty. So, the Ikea Sultan Atloy is a no go based both on that and your comments above and in the support thread.
Both of you (Phoenix and BB) recommend Ikea products as a viable solution. However, the slatted wood bases and foundations (for use with their frames) have positive and negatives for a foam mattress such as the BME, based what I’ve read on this site:
Negatives
Positives
Note: Just chatted with Mario at BB, their POV is the flex in the slats is okay, provided they are less than 3" apart. We’d get the Lonset with the 1/2 spacing (seems closer would be better). Perhaps the flex is little enough that it’s not a problem?
I’m going to go to Ikea and measure the distance between the slats on the Sultan Aram. I did a search, but could not find the metric on this site. Perhaps others will benefit.
Thanks,
AO
Hi AustinOski,
My general suggestions are listed in the links I posted in my previous reply (post #3 in this topic).
[quote]- Is the wider spacing of the slats in the Sultan Aram mitigated by the taut cloth over the top?
I’m going to go to Ikea and measure the distance between the slats on the Sultan Aram. I did a search, but could not find the metric on this site. Perhaps others will benefit.[/quote]
The Aram has cardboard on top which would mitigate any sagging more than the cloth covering but as a general guideline I would still make sure that the slats were no more than 5" apart (and less is better) because the cardboard can still sag over time and it would also have less airflow under the mattress (see post #10 here).
I believe that the gap between the slats in the Aram would be about 7" (see post #2 here) which would be more than I would generally suggest.
While the Lonset would be supportive enough because of the closer distance between the slats and there wouldn’t be any risk of the mattress sagging in between the slats … a foundation with flexible slats can change the feel and performance of the mattress compared to a foundation that has slats that don’t have any flex. They would provide suitable support for most mattresses but they may not be the best choice if the mattress itself is already a good match for you in terms of PPP when it’s on a rigid support system that doesn’t have any flex because it could add some additional softness in the deeper layers of the sleeping system which could have an effect on support/alignment over the course of the night in some cases. There is more information about the pros and cons of a flexible slat support system in post #2 here.
The only way to know for certain though whether the combination of the Lonset and the BME would be a good “match” for you in terms of PPP will be based on your own personal sleeping experience.
Phoenix
Hi sleeplessinutah,
I’m also sorry to hear that your mattress isn’t working out as well as you hoped for.
Hopefully you’ve had the chance to try some of the suggestions in my previous reply here and it would also be a good idea to give Mario a call to see if they have any suggestions that would be helpful as well.
The good news is that you have the foresight to purchase a mattress that has a great return/refund policy so that you can try it in your bedroom instead of a showroom with little risk and the “worst case” is that you end up returning the mattress for a refund but of course it’s always preferable if there is a solution that doesn’t involve returning the mattress and having to start all over again.
I’m looking forward to any additional updates you have the chance to share once you’ve talked with Mario and decided on your next step.
Phoenix
Here is some info on Ikea products, as a follow-up to my previous posts:
So, we are using the Leroy slats with an Ikea frame (Malm) with drawers.
Mario at BB says the Ikea slats should work with their mattress, btw.
So, we are using the Leroy slats with an Ikea frame (Malm) with drawers.
Hope this helps others. I could not find info on Ikea slat spacing for Ikea products on this site, Ikea’s site or using “the Google”.
Hi AustinOski,
I switched your post into the other topic you were posting in about support systems for the BME.
As I mentioned in the link in my previous reply … I would agree with you here.
[quote]- The Lonset slats are very close together, about 3/4", but are very, very flexible.
I also agree that both of these would provide suitable support as long as they didn’t negatively affect the feel and performance of the mattress although they would need a bedframe with good center support to the floor that would provide the extra height that most people would need with both of these options.
Thanks for measuring the spacing for the Lonset and for the Luroy … I appreciate it 
Phoenix
Recently visited family and had my best nights sleep ever! Typically when I sleep on other beds I have uncomfortable nights and a sore back but not this time. I was so impressed with the bed that I asked what it was and that’s how I found out about the Best Mattress Ever. I have been researching beds and was sure I would go with a Yoga Bed until this experience - I couldn’t wait to get home and order my own! The ordering experience was super easy and my chat with Mario got me excited all over again! I can’t wait until my new mattress arrives!!!
Hi TAnsetta,
Congratulations on your new mattress
As you know from your own experience and the other comments in this topic … you certainly made a great quality/value choice and I’m looking forward to your comments and feedback when you receive it.
Phoenix
I would typically say “Small world!” to such a story but in this case I can’t help but take it more as a sign that Simplified Choice mattresses are becoming more mainstream. Interesting times we live in! (And to Phoenix: when are you going to post part 3 of your stickied post on this topic? I’m interested to see what you have to say. )
Hi drm870,
While online mattress purchases are still a relatively small part of the industry in general (most likely in the range of about 10% - 15% of total sales) and the simplified choices mattresses are a small part of online sales in general (they probably represent about 1% of the industry at the moment) … they are certainly having a disproportionate effect in the online community and comments relative to their size.
I am watching the progress of the “simplified choice” segment of the industry with interest and there are some new ones still to come, some of which are part of the more mainstream part of the industry ( see here and here) but it will still be some time before I can make more detailed comments about whether the general direction of this part of the industry follows the path that I (and many others that I talk to) are expecting it will.
In very general terms I would expect to see more new introductions between now and the end of the year or the early part of next year that will make the “simplified choice” category even more complex and confusing than it has already become and then past this point I would expect to see some consolidation next year as some of the less successful options leave the market and a smaller number of more successful options start to dominate this part of the industry and leave their competitors behind.
I would also expect that as consumers become more used to online purchases it will have some positive effects on some of the other online manufacturers and retailers that offer a wider variety of mattresses and also have some very good quality/value options available (that in some cases are better quality/value than most of the simplified choice mattresses) but aren’t in the “simplified choice” category.
I think that at some point towards the end of this year or the early part of next year I will probably write part #3 once the direction of this part of the industry and its effect on the industry in general becomes more clear.
Phoenix
Hi underground forum members,
I (as many of you have) went with the #BestMattressEver after owning a memory foam mattress that I’ve returned and trying (unsucsesfully) to find something affordable locally (you can read about my experience in the Chicagoland area here:https://forum.mattressunderground.com/t/glad-to-have-found-this-site-and-quality-sleep-shop).
When the mattress arrives I will follow up with some impressions.
But – first – I want to give a sincere thank you to Mario and Keaton at Brooklyn Bedding, who are extremely transparent with disclosing precisely what materials they use (making comparisons of online mattresses somewhat possible) and working quickly to get things processed and sent out. If you’re on the fence for this brand, their customer service is top notch. You can’t go wrong with this type of service at any price, and it’s phenomenal at the prices they offer.
More to come when I receive the mattress.
[quote=“knitty” post=56508]For the past month I’ve been sleeping on a firm, queen Brooklyn Bedding Best Mattress Ever, and I have to say it is way, way, way too soft. I even called to make sure they hadn’t sent the wrong one. But the label definitely says “Firm.”
The mattress provides comfortable support and feels good when I am lying down. But when I sit up on the bed to read or sit on the bed with my legs over the side or move from one spot to another, I really sink into the mattress (by several inches) more than I expect for a firm mattress, and the mattress is also bouncier than I’d like – a bit like I’d imagine a water bed to be. I’m not a large person at 120 lbs and 5’5". If I were to be pregnant, I’m pretty sure getting out of this bed would be a real problem.
I’m sad to say this will probably be returned. I am now back to searching for mattresses and am considering the Ikea Morgedal in firm. Tried it in the store yesterday and it was the only mattress there that had decent support.[/quote]
Not sure if any foam mattress will give you what you are looking for. You might consider a “hybrid” with springs and foam on top. We ended up with a Leesa bed and it has the same issue with edge support. I believe they all do. We’re about 30 days in and I am still on the fence. Wife likes it. For me it is a little bit too soft. Meaning the sink it provides. My body is deciding if that is what it likes while my brain is still trained on a spring mattress. I don’t watch tv, read, eat, etc in bed. So that is less of an issue for me. I have trained my body that when I get in any bed it is time for sleep. Good luck with your search.
Hi RJ29,
Congratulations on your new mattress
As you know I think you made a great quality/value choice and I’m looking forward to your comments and feedback once you’ve received it as well.
Phoenix
Purchased a BME about two weeks ago .both wife and I are very pleased with the comfort and how soundly we sleep. She it a 112 lb side sleeper , I am a 225 lb back sleep and it handles both of our styles well. Only semi complaint is she feels mattress holds her body heat a bit. Not an issue , a comment.
We have both been surprised how deeply we sleep.
Very pleased.
We purchased a king medium.
Hi mgj48,
Thanks for letting us know what you ended up deciding and for the update … and congratulations on your new mattress
It’s great to see that your mattress is working out so well for both of you in spite of your weight differences.
Phoenix
Update, we received our matress and got it all setup and I have to say this matress is awesome. When I lay down on it the support is just right that my lower back actually for one of the few times in my life feels better. Almost like a healing effect lol. It actually tingles a bit it feels so good lol. I don’t like the pillows too much they are just a bit to big for me but they are nice for watching tv etc so I just use my old pillows for sleeping. Really I am very impressed with this bed right now and in my opinion I don’t understand why other beds aren’t made like this one.
Glad I found this site and Brooklyn Bedding. I’ll update again once we’ve slept on it for a bit longer but so far not only is it helping with my back pain we are also sleeping longer at night. It’s funny when you lay on it initially it feels really soft which I love but it bounces back up to give me the support I need. Awesome
Thanks Mario and Brooklyn bedding. One more satisfied customer here.
Hi ROSCOpCOLTRANE,
Thanks for taking the time to share your initial comments and feedback … I appreciate it
It’s great to hear that your choice is working out so well for you.
Phoenix
After spending the last few weeks reworking our bedroom, converting to a platform bed and finding out our OMF latex was designed for their active box spring as it’s suspension layer we decided it was time to find a new mattress. Spent the better part of the last week scouring the web and was thrilled to find out that the online mattress industry had really exploded over the last year with some premium manufacturers offering quality products are very reasonable prices. See my post here Trials and tribulations
Anyway, after all was said and done we decided to order a Brooklyn Bedding Best Mattress Ever in a King Medium. Having been a latex bed lover for the last 5 years and looking for something with a good, high quality comfort layer matched with a high quality support layer to complement our new platform bed the BME just stood out among the crowd as not only meeting our needs but doing it with quality components and a very aggressive price. Add in their 120 day trial period and it was a no brainer.
I also want to complement them on a very easy to navigate website. Since they are only focussed on one product the only options you need to be concerned with are size and firmness shopping was a breeze.
If you decide to purchase I also recommend setting up an account. Not only will it make it quicker to order additional products in the future (as I’m sure they will expand their products) it makes it easy to track your order without having to remember order numbers or other references.
Since it has to come from AZ to FL I don’t expect to see it until next week but when it shows up I’ll post an unboxing review / video and initial observations then a 2 week and 1 month sleep review. The Mattress Underground has provided me so much information I think it’s only fair I return the favor and post my observations.