We have a regular purple mattress that’s about 5 years old. I had a purple before this, and generally enjoy the comfort of it. That said, I’m finding this one indents with my shape pretty quickly. We also likely need a new frame (we don’t use a box so the short dogs can get up if they want).
I am usually a side/stomach sleeper, but trying to train myself to be a back sleeper due to some L4/L5 issues (welcome to 40’s?) that usually manifest as glute pain/tightness. I’m about 250 and 6’1ish. I should be about 210-215 for my frame, and working on that. My wife is a back sleeper, and about 5’9 and in her 160s (I think).
We prefer things on the firmer side, and we both sleep a little warm, though it’s probably not the most important factor.
I’d love some recommendations. I have checked out Brooklyn so far, and would also love if others to look into, as well as any recommendations on short bedframes. We like to adopt senior dogs and we have some shorties and don’t want them jumping from too high a spot :).
Budget is flexible. We’re willing to spend what we need to get the right setup.
Here’s a good frame, it has adjustable legs so you can make it to where your bed would only be 4" off the ground. It also has a 2000lb capacity: Nest & Wild HD Riser Frame
Be sure to take advantage of their 10% discount if you decide on this one.
I like their hybrid mattress personally and that’d work great for you if you did lose some weight, it’s perfect for me at 6’1" 215lbs. It’s not “firm” though, it’s soft on top and strong support with a cooling cover and the top layer is open cell which means air can flow through it. And the base is a Texas pocket spring quadcoil which is supportive up to 250lbs. A 6.5/10 firmness.
Some recommendations for firm beds:
Glacier Apex firm. I have the medium version and love it.
Common issue with Purples, unfortunately. If you don’t mind replacing it at that 5 year mark, it’s great. But most people want a little more durability.
Transitioning to back sleeping to save your L4/L5 setup is definitely the right decision. With your stats, that glute and lower back tightness usually means your hips are sinking too far, which pulls your spine totally out of whack.
Since you and your wife both like things firmer and run a little warm, a solid hybrid with heavy-duty coils and resilient comfort layers is going to be your best bet to keep your hips elevated.
Mattress Ideas
Plank Firm Natural Hybrid (by Brooklyn Bedding): Since you were already looking at Brooklyn Bedding, this one is worth a serious look. It pairs pocketed coils with dense Talalay latex. It gives you an ultra-supportive, flat surface that keeps your midsection from dipping, plus latex breathes naturally so heat won’t get trapped.
Titan Plus Luxe (also by Brooklyn Bedding): Built specifically for higher weight capacities, Titan uses heavy-duty 13.5-gauge coils to guarantee you won’t sink. The Luxe version gives you just enough padding for side sleeping without sacrificing the core support your lower back needs.
DLX Premier Hybrid (Firm): A heavy-duty build with high-density foam over reinforced coils. The cool part here is the zippered cover—you can actually unzipper it to swap or rotate the internal foam layer down the road if it ever starts breaking down, which saves you from having to buy a whole new bed.
Latex Mattress Factory (Luxerion Hybrid): Natural Dunlop latex over pocketed coils. Latex gives you an instant rebound instead of that “stuck” feeling, and it lasts way longer than standard foam or polymer grids without sagging.
Bed Frames
Since you mentioned needing a new frame that’s dog-friendly, it’s worth checking out Mattress Foundations — they specialize in foundations and adjustable bases, and can help you find a low-profile option that’s easy for your senior pups to hop up on.
