The Great Mattress Hunt....

[phoenix]

Hi sunlover1978,

Yes, I may look at reducing the mattress size and decreasing cost. I did come across the post on foundations, is there one in particular you like above the rest based on quality? This bed thing is something I hope to do only rarely : ). Some of the manufacturers indicated a plywood base is fine, but the vast majority seem to feel a latex mattress should breath and therefore recommend/sell slatted platforms, what is your opinion?

My thoughts are in the foundation thread you mentioned here along with post #10 here which suggests a firm slatted foundation with gaps between the slats of less than 3" would be fine. There are several there that would qualify and I will leave the choice between them to your preferences. I would choose one of these unless there was a compelling reason for a solid foundation (such as wanting an adjustable bed which I myself have so I couldn’t choose a slatted base).

We are currently living in Maryland, 21140.

The better options and possibilities I’m aware of near you are in post #2 here.

Phoenix