Sherwood Ambiance Luxury Plush

[phoenix]

Hi FoCoMom,

We have continued to do our research, both online and trying mattresses at retail shops, and are almost decided on a latex mattress from Sleep EZ. We are looking at a 100% natural mattress with soft Talalay on top and then Dunlop layers below. Although we cannot try the actual Sleep EZ mattress in person, we have tried other latex mattresses and are convinced of the comfort and benefits. Sleep EZ appears to be a reputable company, including being a member here, and their return and comfort/exchange policies seem to reduce the risk of an online purchase.

They certainly are a highly reputable company with many years of experience. As you know I think very highly of them and I believe they compete well with the best in the industry. Their component latex mattresses are great quality/value and they provide many options both before and after a purchase and have a very good exchange and return policy as well.

Before we make the purchase, do you have any advice about this company or about the latex layers? Again, I am 5’ 4" and 135 pounds, a side sleeper, and my husband is 5’ 10" and about 170 pounds, a back sleeper. We may do the customized sides and get two half firm layers, and two half medium layers, we figure then we can have options for switching them around. We also are going to upgrade to a king and are deciding between a platform bed and a regular foundation. Any thoughts?

When you can’t test a mattress in person, then the best way to choose the options that have the best chance of success is a more detailed conversation with the manufacturer where you can provide them with the information about your testing and yourselves that can help them to help you make the best choice. They will know more about their own mattresses and matching them to different types of people than anyone else … including me (see mattress firmness/comfort levels in post #2 here).

As long as both the platform bed or foundation is suitable for a latex mattress (a strong non flexing support surface with slats that are no more than 3" apart and good center support to the floor) then the choice between a platform bed and a foundation and steel bedframe would really be a matter of personal preference. There is more about foundations and a few links to some platform bed sources as well in the foundation post here (including the KD foundation which SleepEz sells which is a good quality choice if you decide to go in the direction of a steel bedframe and slatted wood foundation).

Phoenix