Double Tree at Home Sweet Dreams mattress, vs Saatva, vs sleep number...

[phoenix]

Hi cpaciente,

My husband is very concerned about cost and really prefers a different mattress feel than I do. Turns out we like the traditional fim coil bed and neither of us care in the least for any type of gel foam. The differences start there however. In our comfort layers I prefer a softer feel latex and he prefers much firmer. Thinking out best bet may be to purchase a locally made firm, two sided inner coil spring mattress with two extra long twin toppers in our preferred comfort level.

There are some suggestions in the first part of post #2 here that may be helpful for couples with different needs and preferences. Side to side split layer mattresses with different firmness levels on each side can be a very good solution. Post #2 here and the posts it links to also have some comments and feedback about split king mattresses.

Looked at a few customizable options, but figure the bottom line is the comfort layers are really our trouble and what will likely change over time, and are also the areas of any mattress that will break down over time. Is it reasonable to purchase an inexpensive, but well made inner spring and top it with our individual preferred comfort layers?

This can be a good option if you have the chance to test the mattress/topper combination in person before you purchase it to make sure that the combination is a good match for you in terms of PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and Personal preferences) before a purchase. I would also make sure that the “basic” mattress doesn’t have any weak links in the upper layers which even with a topper can soften or break down prematurely. If you can’t test the combination in person then there can be some additional uncertainty and risk involved in this strategy because it can sometimes be almost as difficult choosing a topper that is a good “match” for a specific mattress and person as buying a mattress in the first place (see post #2 here).

Phoenix