However, do not overlook the importance of your mattress choice.
This is likely the first time you are purchasing a bed without parental help, and it is a significant financial investment. If you rush the process, you risk ending up with back pain and sleep deprivation. To ensure you get quality sleep before your morning classes, here is how to avoid the most common mattress shopping pitfalls.
Skipping Research on Mattress Types
There are so many things you need to know about before purchasing a mattress, but materials matter immensely, and not researching them in advance will be a mistake. You need to understand what is inside the bed.
You also need to know how your sleep style will dictate what you need. Typically, side sleepers will need softer foam to cushion their hips and shoulders, while stomach sleepers require firm support to keep their spine aligned, but there’s a lot that goes into this. If you skip this kind of research, you risk waking up sore every day.
Ignoring the Return Policy
Buying a mattress is risky because you really do not know if you like it until you sleep on it for a few weeks. Lying on a floor model for five minutes doesn’t count. This is why the “trial period” is critical.
Many modern companies offer 100-night trials, but not all do. Some have shorter trial periods, and even fewer don’t have them at all. If you ignore the fine print, you could be stuck with a lemon. Always check the return fees. Does the company pick it up for free, or do you have to box it up and ship it back?
Focusing Only on Price
College budgets are tight—we know. While it might be incredibly tempting to grab the cheapest mattress you can find online, it’s best to resist that urge. You’ll likely be paying for that in dividends by the end of the year. That’s because extremely cheap mattresses often sag, lack edge support, and degrade more quickly than people realize. Conversely, you don’t need to drop $2,000 on a luxury brand to get a good night’s rest.
Look for something that strikes a decent middle ground. You want a bed that lasts through graduation, not one you have to replace next semester. When you calculate the cost per night over four years, spending a little more for quality sleep will be well worth the investment.
Overlooking Mattress Size and Room Fit
Apartment bedrooms are often notoriously small. A King-size bed sounds luxurious, but buying the wrong size mattress is a mistake you won’t want to make. Even if you have the room for it now, you might not next year.
That’s why you should measure your room dimensions before clicking “buy.” You need walking space around the bed, but consider your lifestyle, too. If you are single, a Full might be sufficient. However, if you plan on having a partner stay over frequently, or if you adopt a large dog, a Queen might be ideal. Either way, take the time to ensure your frame fits the mattress size and you’ll be good to go.
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