According to the dictionary an air mattress is an inflatable mattress, usually made of some type of plastic material. After reading this definition it doesn’t make you want to rush out and purchase one. After all, who wants to sleep on a cold piece of plastic? But the air mattresses of today are so much more than a large rectangular plastic balloon. They even offers options not available to box spring or foam mattress owners.

A cheap air mattress can be deflated and rolled up and is ideal for camping trips. They can also be very handy to have around the house as a temporary place to sleep for extended family and guests. But when it comes to real luxury and real comfort the newer air mattresses of today have no peers.

Deluxe air bed mattresses are made for the home and are designed with one thing in mind, comfort. Sure, they may be made of plastic, but that cold plastic is covered with soft and luxurious fabrics that can help you realize the most relaxing night’s sleep in a very long time. Plus, they come in all regular sizes including twin, full, queen and king and will typically use the standard size sheets. No need to search high and low for bed sheets in hard-to-find sizes.

The more expensive ones have high quality pumps that come attached, allowing for easy and quick inflation or deflation. Pump them up by pushing a button and then deflate them by pushing another button. Adjust the firmness or softness with one finger. It couldn’t get any easier unless you had someone else push the button for you. And deflating them entirely can be done in a matter of seconds. It should be noted that not all brands and models have pumps. If you are strapped for cash you can certainly find a cheap one that must be inflated manually. These cheap brands can save you some money and give you more exercise than you want, both at the same time.

A top-of-the-line air mattress will contain additional features for comfort, luxury and ease-of-use. Some include separate hand-held firmness controls for each side of the bed. If one person likes it firm and the other prefers soft, both can be satisfied with separate firmness controls.

By simply pushing a button one sleeper can adjust their side of the air mattress to any level of desired firmness, from extra firm to soothingly soft, all without affecting the other sleeper’s comfort.

One of the more popular air bed mattress manufacturers is Select Comfort. They have Sleep Number Beds that use uniquely designed air chambers to provide a gentle cushion of support which can be easily adjusted to the sleeper’s preference for comfort and firmness. In addition, the Sleep Number bed allows couples to individually adjust their own side to the precise comfort level that they prefer.

If you enjoy having a pillow top on your mattress you will be happy to know that you can fit your deluxe air mattress with the same types of pillow tops, sheets, blankets, pillows and comforters that you have grown to love on your spring or foam bed.

The air mattress has all of the positive attributes that make sleeping relaxing and comfortable. But the air mattress has additional comfort features that cannot be found on other types of beds. If you are looking for luxury there is no need to look any further, the air mattress beds of today have everything necessary to ensure a good night’s sleep. Sleeping is something that you will start to enjoy again.

About the author:

Michael Johnson has compared all types of air mattress. He has also examined many box spring beds and foam beds. He loves the comfort of the air bed mattress more than any other. For more information about the air bed mattress visit My Air Mattress.

Written By: Michael Johnson

If you do decide to invest in your health and buy a new mattress then there are several considerations and options. If your mattress is in fairly good condition but you feel you are not quite getting comfortable enough sleep then you could consider a topper mattress. This is a fairly cheap option as you will be able to keep your original mattress and place the topper mattress directly on that. Of course if your mattress is lumpy and sagging then really you should go the whole hog and get a brand new mattress.

However many people don’t give due consideration when buying new mattress. With advances in technology many people are opting for a special memory foam mattress, especially people with back conditions. Memory foam mattresses are a special material, when you lay on it your body heat and weight causes the foam to mould to your body. The result of this is your body is evenly and fully supported all over. Many chiropractors recommend memory foam mattresses including Tempur Pedic and Tri Pedic, and whilst they may not be cheap you will have to consider they last much longer than traditional coil loaded mattresses. You can get memory foam mattresses in any of the conventional sizes, which include double, queen and king sizes.

Other benefits of a memory foam mattress is that they retain heat which means it will keep you warmer at night, this could mean you could save money on heating. If you find it too hot then you will have to use a thinner blanket or duvet. If heat retention is a problem, for example if you live in a hot climate then you could consider buying a mattress that is made from natural materials as these absorb then disperse heat, rather than letting it build up, which will keep you cooler.

Of course there are still many coil loaded mattresses that can do a good job. The problem is most people buy blindly. Whenever you buy a mattress you must test the mattress out, most show rooms will allow you to lie on the mattress for an extended period of time. If you find that a little embarrassing then you could consider buying a mattress with a money back guarantee so the risk of getting a mattress that doesn’t suit you is minimized.

About The Author

Ben is a big fan of sleep! This explains his passion for seeking out the best mattresses, you can read more about mattresses here: http://www.mattressreviews.net/ which also includes further info on pedic memory foam mattresses and traditional mattresses.

Written By: Ben Webb

There are many benefits to sleeping on a platform bed. These beds combine great style with superior practicality. In addition to their sleek, modern and minimalist style, platform beds also provide great storage opportunities underneath the platform. Platform beds are appropriate for many different demographics, from the budget-conscious young professional to the style-conscious hipster to the toddler who likes to keep toys stowed under his bed. Platform beds can be a wonderful addition to any bedroom. Because of their increasing popularity, many platform beds can cost thousands of dollars or more for queen and king size beds. To avoid sticker shock, you can build your own. Best of all, they are fairly easy to build. Below youll find some helpful hints for building a platform bed from scratch.

A platform bed is composed of three major parts:

1) The Headboard

2) Storage boxes

3) The Platform

Necessary Materials

Two main types of wood should be used in creating a platform bed: poplar and plywood. Poplar wood should be used for the stile, mullion, rail, cap, facing, and platform edge. Plywood should be used for the panel, divider, back, top/bottom, end, toe kick face, toe kick end, cleat and platform. It is also recommend that you use a circular saw with a speed square to ensure precision cutting. You will want to have a large flat table on which to rest the wood when cutting and gluing. In addition to the wood, you will also need joining plates, woodscrews, finish nails, glue, sandpaper, latex primer and enamel. Of course, youll also need a drill or automatic screwdriver for the screws and a hammer for the nails. There are many types of platform bed plans, each appropriate for the person who will be sleeping on it. For example, if you would prefer a low-lying sleeping position, you may decide to skip storage boxes. Detailed step-by-step bed plans can be found at Ask the Builder, Popular Mechanic and other similar online resources. Good luck!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

About E-PlatformBeds.com provides detailed information about contemporary, Japanese, discount, and wood platform beds and platform storage beds, as well as platform bed plans.

Written By: Elizabeth Morgan