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Memory foam to boxspring
Have you had and liked a memory foam bed but switched back to a box spring anyway? If so, why, and do you regret it? [more inside]
Best 8” extra long twin mattress?
I am buying a trundle that is an extra-long twin on top and a regular twin below. They can be popped up to be level with each other. I need 8” mattresses, but it is hard to find ones that have good reviews. Have you found a 8” extra long twin that was comfortable for an adult?
Where is my perfect bed frame?
Do metal bedframes without center support legs exist? [more inside]
Cheap but not cheap-looking platform beds
I wanted to buy a Thuma or something from Tatami Room but finances will not permit at this point, I don't think. Both are in the 1K-1400 range. I see a ton of platform beds on Amazon that both are cheap and look cheap, and I hate the ones at Ikea. Any suggestions?
Height of a bed?
I desperately need a new bed. I do not want a box spring - definitely want a frame and a mattress. But with beds without a box spring, I realized that a lot of them end up being fairly low to the ground. What are the benefits to having a lower bed vs. a higher bed, or a higher bed vs. a lower bed? How does one choose to go higher or lower? What are your preferences, and why?
Beds for a bad back
I've had chronic back pain for years. Recently we stayed in a rental and the bed was firm, but not hard. It was very comfortable. My chronic back pain went away. Where can I find a bed that is good for my back? [more inside]
"mattress-in-a-box" dimensions
I ordered one of those rolled-up, expandable mattresses (queen) from Amazon, and in its still rolled-up state, it measures 40" wide. Amazon verified that the product sent was a queen size (60"): would you expect that, once unrolled and expanded, it would become 60" wide? If I open and expand it, and it's still too narrow, I will not be able to send it back (cost-prohibitive at best).
staying cool at night part 2
I have sleep issues and sleep much much better when it's about 55 degrees in my room. To help with mental and physical health I really want to prioritize creating the right conditions for good sleep, but 55 degrees or even 60 is not practical or even always doable in the summer. My last thread was asking about cooling blankets, but this one is a more open-ended request for experiences with options beyond fans or cranking the A/C, like Chilipad, BedJet, water-cooled systems from random brands on Amazon, etc.
Have you ever added legs to a boxspring?
In the long run I want to buy a nice bedframe, but while I save up for it I was thinking of adding legs to my boxspring. Have you done this? Did it work? What kind of legs? [more inside]
What's the deal with the beds in Unorthodox?
I watched all of Unorthodox on Netflix last night and have spent the day chasing down explanations for the Hasidic practices represented in the show. The one I can't find anything on is Yanky and Esty's beds. Is this real--a matching set of headboards, but a bigger one for the man? I've never heard of such a thing.
Why is my bed doing this?
My bed is giving me hip pain and sciatica. Why? What other bed might be better? Details within. [more inside]
Sturdy bed frame for under $500: is it possible?
I am in the market for a queen bed frame. Under $500, has a headboard, and supports two non-ace adults (500lbs?) and all the activities that entails. I won't be using a box spring so I guess it will have to use slats or a bunkie board (?). No upholstery on account of having cats. I'll be putting it on risers. Is this possible? Do you have recommendations? More details within. [more inside]
Is it worth getting a bigger bed size than a 4 foot 6 inch width bed?
So I have problems with sleep (non-restorative) and my wife has issues with her sleep too (not sure what, she just doesn't sleep well). We currently have a double bed (4 foot 6 inches wide and 6 foot 3 inches long), but have to sleep in separate rooms because we sleep so badly next to one another. (I talk in my sleep, she snores and she's also like a heater that's been turned on full and had the knob broken off.) - more inside [more inside]
Putting together a king size bed bought 2 years ago w/out instructions
I bought a king bed 2 years ago. We finally got a mattress and boxspring and put it together. After all is said and done there are four long pieces that don't have a home and head/foot board are a bit wobbly as a result. [more inside]
VW Transporter (or similar) tray/bed in the United States? Not the whole
Is there a source for used (new if necessary) European/Austrailian-style truck/lorry/ute beds/trays in the continental US? Not necessarily VW. [more inside]
Platforms...the kind for beds, not the other kinds
What is a good bed platform for a heavy person? [more inside]
my aching bed
I recently replaced my mattress last year due to Harvey flooding. I am a side sleeper and experience frequent pressure point pain on my shoulders. So I thought I had chosen my new mattress carefully. I ended up getting a softer one with a pillow top. [more inside]
Best place to buy a standalone headboard / footboard for a bed?
They sell them at Ikea, but only for queen size beds (I have a full/double).
Amazon has a fairly limited selection, as does Wayfair, but I'm interested in hopefully getting something delivered in the next few days.
I cannot find footboards or standalone headboard/footboard sets anywhere.
Help me match a bed frame to my furniture?
My partner and I need a new queen bed frame. Our bedroom furniture is a tricky color and we're having trouble finding one that will make sense. Help? Some requirements within... [more inside]
Mattress me, MeFi.
It's been over a decade since I bought a mattress. I'm in the market now. Apparently, memory foam is a thing now? Where do I even begin this process and does anybody have personal recommendations? Preferences inside. [more inside]
Raised Beds for Dummies
I would like to build a raised bed (for vegetables) on my lawn but I know nothing about construction and very little about gardening. [more inside]
What is up with the beds in Sweden?
Can someone please explain to me what I am seeing on top of the beds in Swedish hotel pictures? [more inside]
King-Sized people need recommendations for cozy, sturdy bed.
The hub and I are in the market for a new King-Sized bed. One of us is over 400 lbs. and our previous boxspring was eternally oppressed, groaning and moaning and calling us rude names. Finally it gave out entirely and we are now in need of a sturdy yet snuggly place to lay our heads when slumber calls. [more inside]
Our bed groans louder than we ever could
We have a magically wonderful queen-sized pillow top mattress and box springs which we love. But the basic metal frame underneath is relentlessly noisy, making every shift of weight, every instance of us getting up or lying down into a series of creaks and squeaks that can be heard all through the house. Worst of all, it's not even possible to have sexytime without the whole house hearing the bed.
We need a quieter bed and could use some advice. [more inside]
How can I sleep cooler at night?
I sleep hot. My body creates a lot of heat at night, which is good for me but bad for my partners. My ex-wife used to complain, and my current girlfriend doesn't enjoy cuddling because I'm warm and often sweaty. I sleep hotter when I drink alcohol, I know that, and memory foam seems to be a problem (so I'm replacing my memory foam mattress with an expensive mattress that's supposed to be cooler). What other things can I do to be cooler at night? I want my girlfriend to cuddle more!
Polyurethane mattresses -- what's all the fuss?
I'm trying to figure out if there's anything to worry about putting my kid on a polyurethane mattress. [more inside]
Dog bed for two cats can haz
My cats need a new bed -- help me find one! (Yes, photo inside.) [more inside]
I need to create flowerbeds from scratch
We have a house with exactly zero flowerbeds (or landscaping in general for that matter) and it has no curb appeal whatsoever. THIS SHALL NOT STAND! I have some experience gardening, but creating beds from scratch seems a bit major at first glace. Help me make new flowerbeds, and help me make a good plan for our new beds. [more inside]
Where have all the beds gone?
We've decided its time to buy a grown up bedroom set and have some questions I'm hoping the folks here can answer. [more inside]
I need a "new" mattress.
Why are there so many "new" mattresses on Craigslist and on hand-written signs at intersections? Are they really new? [more inside]
Keeping squirrels from digging up my garden
Squirrel Wars: Can I lay down a layer of chicken wire or hardware cloth directly on top of my raised beds to keep the squirrels from digging up my plants, and then let my veggies grow through the wire all season? [more inside]
How do I covercome my need for a large amount of personal space while sleeping?
My boyfriend and I are moving in together! But I have trouble falling asleep when I'm sharing a bed and can barely do it four nights a week. How am I going to upgrade to seven nights a week? Please give me your suggestions! [more inside]
Bed, stop creaking!
Creaky bed! Can I fix or improve it? [more inside]
Should we keep the waterbed?
Have you ever switched from a waterbed to a more conventional mattress? What kind of mattress (innerspring, foam, etc.) did you switch to and are you happy about it? Conversely, would you never switch? [more inside]
Can I put a mattress directly onto the floor without issue?
Any issues with putting a mattress directly onto the floor? I have a mattress I love but am moving into a loft space with very little headroom in the loft. Getting rid of the bed part of the bed would help out greatly but a few friends have told me this is a bad idea--two specifically claiming it'll cause mold. Thoughts? Recommendations? Solutions (links to really low beds)? Thanks!
Looking for a bed like this one...
I love this bed. How do I find one like it? What kind of words should I be using in my search? Thanks!
Is it safe for my baby to sleep in a dog crate?
Is a large port-a-crate a good idea for a portable bed for our 11-month old human baby? [more inside]
Help me pick a latex mattress!
Mattressfilter: What are your experiences with latex mattresses, particularly with IKEA latex mattresses? For someone with back problems, details inside. [more inside]
And in that sleep of death what dreams may come
Help me choose a bed. [more inside]
Let sleeping cats lie?
Banishing cats from the bedroom. [more inside]
Do partners still sleep in the same bed and why?
Sleeping together.... no I mean SLEEPING together ... is it still common among partners living together? I always found I got much better sleep alone in my own bed but when partners sleep in separate beds, others seem to think something is wrong with the relationship. What's the common practice/s around the world?
Source for cheap platform beds online?
Short version: is there a secret source online (so not IKEA) for attractive, cheap platform beds? I can't drive to pick one up (unless the source is less than 50 miles from Champaign, IL), so online is the only option. [more inside]
To sleep, perchance to dream...
How do you shop for a new bed and pillows when they don't let you sleep at the store? [more inside]
How to comfortably combine two twin beds?
How can I connect two twin beds so that they become a comfortable king-size bed? [more inside]
Allergies and down filling
Any recommendations on allergy proofing a down comforter? [more inside]
Good folding/rollaway bed?
We'd like my wife's 89-year-old mother to be able to stay with us once in a while, which involves making her as comfortable as possible. Our double-bed futon is very comfortable, but it's in the living room and won't fit in the downstairs study/office, so she has no privacy when she sleeps there. We're thinking of getting a single bed to put in the study, but we don't really want to rearrange everything and have a bed taking up half the room in there for a few visits a year, so ideally it would be something we can put away when not in use. But it has to be comfortable (good mattress) and well built and not excessively expensive. Suggestions?
Do British people use sheets?
Brits: Do you use sheets and blankets? Or does everyone use a duvet and cover now? Any ballpark guess on percentages of the population using each?
Building a rustic bed?
Building a bed out of logs: Attaching milled rails to the rustic headboard? [more inside]
Pet bets
I want one of these. but the cost is prohibitive. Any ideas on anything as good or better?
Non-bunching mattress pad
Looking for a mattress pad that doesn't move around and bunch up. I've spent a lot of money on them, and they all seem to want to migrate as soon as we crawl into bed. They look like they fit when I put them on and pull them tight, but as soon as we get in and roll over even once, there's all sorts of ridges and bumps. I'm talking about the kind of mattress pad that goes on like a fitted sheet. Would the flat kind of pad with straps be better? We like the softness of knit sheets, and I'm wondering whether there's a "Velcro effect" between the sheets and the pad. Would regular cotton sheets slide over the pad and not make it bunch up?
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