The Best Mattresses for Couples
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The most common complaint people have about their mattress isn’t that it’s uncomfortable, lumpy, or sagging, but that they can feel their partner getting into bed and moving around, interrupting their slumber. With my husband getting up a few times each night I know how they feel.
While partner disturbance is something people had to put up with thirty years ago when mattresses were extremely bouncy, you can pick up a mattress today that dampen motion transfer, giving you a peaceful night’s sleep.
The key is to avoid open coil mattress technology (found in cheap mattresses) and go for a pocket spring mattress, hybrid, or foam mattresses.
This article explores the best technologies for reducing partner disturbance with additional tips to help you choose the best mattress.
Let’s jump in!
The Best Mattress Technologies to Help You Sleep
Pocket springs
Pocket springs operate independently, so those on one side of the bed are not affected by those on the other.
Many pocket spring mattresses also have separated foam layers, so the squishy top layer only compresses down to the middle of the bed. This ensures minimal sinkage when your partner gets in and out of bed.
Pure Foam
Pure foam mattresses are brilliant at isolating motion because the foam absorbs impacts and pressure with no outside deformation.
Memory foam is the most popular option because it offers excellent body contouring and motion isolation. Latex foam is another option to consider. This is bouncier and springs back. It offers motion isolation equivalent to that of memory foam.
Hybrid Mattress
Hybrid mattresses are a wild card for reducing partner disturbance because they use various foams and can have an open coil or pocket spring construction.
You want to go for a pocket spring hybrid mattress with a thick layer of memory foam. The thick top layer will reduce bounce. Avoid hybrid mattresses that use micro coil springs because these usually lack the ability to isolate motion.
Mattress Firmness
Another consideration is mattress firmness; too soft a mattress will squish and deform, disturbing your partner, while too firm a mattress will bounce and shake.
You want to balance support and comfort for motion isolation, which usually means getting a medium or medium-firm mattress.
Generally, medium mattresses are best for side sleepers, and medium firm is best for back sleepers. Still, your body weight can sway this either way (the heavier you are, the firmer the mattress should be for optimal support).
Read this mattress buyer’s guide for recommendations.
The Best Bed Base Type
Although bed bases don’t play as significant a role as mattresses for motion isolation, they can affect the mattress’s performance.
Solid base beds have no flexibility in the platform and provide a flat, firm, consistent surface for the mattress. This is perfect for foam mattresses to provide structural support.
Slatted beds come in two varieties: sprung slats (where the slats have an arch) and solid slats (planks of wood). These bases work best with sprung mattresses because they relieve pressure on the springs and improve their performance.
In summary:
Solid bases work best with foam mattresses
Slatted bases work best with sprung mattresses
Additionally, mattress thickness matters with bed bases. Mattresses over 23cm thick work well on solid base beds, but thinner sprung mattresses experience reduced comfort because the springs are under more stress.
Mattress recommendations
Check out these mattresses to reduce partner disturbance at night:
Sleepeezee G2
The medium firm G2 has 2,200 pocket springs and 2cm of graphite memory foam for the top layer. The Softech springs reduce motion isolation with balanced firmness. If you want a softer model, check out the Sleepeezee G3, which has a medium firmness.
Pictured: Sleepeezee G3 Memory 5FT King-size Mattress. Available from Bedstar. The Online Bed Superstore.
Silentnight 7 Zone Memory Foam
If you want a pure foam mattress, the Silentnight 7 zone (medium) is an excellent option, ideal for side and occasional back sleepers. The zoned foam isolates motion, ensuring that getting in and out of bed disturbs no one.
Pictured: Silentnight 7 Zone Memory 5FT Kingsize Mattress. Available from Bedstar. The Online Bed Superstore.
Mlily Bamboo Superb
Pictured: Mlily Bamboo Superb 5FT Kingsize Mattress. The Online Bed Superstore.
The Bamboo Superb is one of the best mattresses for motion isolation, with 2,500 pocket springs and 5cm of bamboo-charcoal memory foam. It also has deep core support foam allowing it to absorb impacts and isolate movement.
What type of mattress do you use? Do you find that you are affected by a partner getting into and out of bed at night?
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We recently got a new mattress because we wanted a king. A queen is wayyy too small for me. I like my personal space. I believe ours is memory foam, which is fabulous!
We have an adjustable mattress and we love ours. We used to have a regular mattress and it was terrible. It was just old and flat. Ugh.
I’m so pleased to hear you got one you like.
My husband and I have been saying we need a new mattress soon so I’ll have to look at this one. We both tend to disrupt each others sleep so could use this.
We could use a new mattress! Will have to keep these in mind!
We are hoping to buy a new mattress for the guest room soon, and this information is very helpful.
This sounds like a good mattress. I need to check it out.
I love our memory foam mattress, I couldn’t imagine sleeping with it now. It’s funny when you get used to a mattress it is tricky to change!
These are all really great mattresses recommendation! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Such a wonderful article to read about mattresses that are best for our desire and want! This is a great investment for everyone as we need an amazing sleep to recover our body’s fatigue!
This is a really helpful mattress guide! I value my sleep so it is important that any mattress I buy has a few certain features. I love the look of the Bamboo Superb!
Me and the husbadn is moving to a new place and we are looking for a new mattress. We will definitely follow the tips on this blog. As someone who loves to rest a mattress investment is a must.
Best nights of sleep are my priority so I like to invest in a good mattress. The size, shape, material make-up, and firmness are the things I consider. I think the Sleepeezee G2 would be perfect for us.
We actually need a new mattress! Time to get hunting.
Good luck Nyxie.
Pure foam mattresses are brilliant! They are made from soft cotton and provide ultimate comfort and support.
It’s great when we find a mattress that suits our needs.
Good to know which base works best with each mattress. We are in need of a new one so I’ll keep this suggestions in mind.
Good luck with the mattress shopping. I hope you find the perfect mattress.
Being able to sleep without interruption from someone else getting into bed sounds like a great selling point for this mattress!
I have a memory foam mattress and love it. I also got the adjustable base but my remote stopped working and it’s like $300 to replace the REMOTE. I’ll just save up and buy a new adjustable base in the future.
A few years ago I got a mattress from Nectar to try and we love it! good mattress is so important for a good nights sleep 😉
I have to agree, it is important to choose wisely.
I understand how important is the mattress. It has to be comfortable and not too soft. This one sounds perfect for us!
A mattress that is too soft is never good, is it!!
Memory foam is amazing and durable. Great look into mattresses because I’m looking to get a new one soon. Thanks for sharing!
That is great timing. Good luck with the mattress hunt Tammy.
I bought a new mattress this year, as the old one became too soft over time. I opted for a hybrid, the same type of mattress that they use in Premier Inn hotels. I always have a good sleep there, so I thought it would be a great investment, especially that it was compatible with my existing base, which I didn’t want to change. It took a while to get used to it, I won’t lie, but now I sleep very well on it.
I’m so pleased you found just the right mattress for you Joanna x
My husband and I have a king size memory foam mattress now and it is amazing! It’s great to not be woken up when either of us is sleeping in, and don’t want to be disturbed. We sleep so much better
Oh wow, that’s amazing. I’m glad to hear it allows you both to sleep better.
We totally need a new mattress. It can be tough to pick one out when you have different preferences. I like a soft mattress and my husband prefers something firmer.
It can be hard but you’ll find a compromise when you try out a few in a store.
We had the hardest time finding a mattress we both liked that worked for us both.
It can be hard to choose one that suits you and your partner.
If you can find something that both people like you gotta buy it!
I completely agree Renee.
I am currently in the market for a new mattress. I’d love to get a pure foam mattress.
I hope you get to have one. Those are great.
A very useful and practical review, thanks for the tips and I think there are so many options now, nice to put it in perspective.
There are loads of great options. It’s amazing how much a mattress can affect how well we sleep.
Hhhhmmmm…the hybrid mattress has really caught my eye. It’s one of the items I will consider buying, when I start my own family.
It is a great sounding mattress isn’t it!!!
I always get so confused with the best type of mattress, I remember going round the shops with my husband trying the various ones we would never agree, and he said no to the £12,000 one I tried haha. We finally got one we both like thankfully
Oh wow, that was a pricey mattress. I’m glad you both agreed on one.
That 7 Zone Mattress sounds like the one for us. My husband and I got a mattress a couple of years ago, and it is way too soft. We’ve finally decided to change it, and I like the sound of that one.
I bet it’s perfect for you. I’m sure you will find you sleep much better.
A good mattress is a must and it must be one that both of you really love if you are going to share.
I agree you need to find one that suits you both.
Great things to look at when finding a mattresses. I like to custmoize my matress to what I feel most comfortable.
It is an individual thing and we need to find the right kind of mattress for us.
Those are some great points to keep in mind, I would love to invest in a new matress for my hubby and I soon.
It can be a great idea. Having a good mattress makes such a big difference.
Wow! So many great options for mattress! We’ve been shopping for a new one! Checking it out to choose one that meets our needs!
It’s important to get one that works for you.
Love a nice mattress fit for couples! Thanks for this informative post. 🙂
It’s important to find one that works for you.
We have a hybrid mattress and love it! I would totally recommend it, although they are a pain to tote around if you move. Lol!
That’s great to hear. The good thing is most don’t tend to move often.
Finding the perfect mattress for ourselves can be more difficult than it sounds. This post was helpful, thank you!
It can be. It helps to know what to look for.
It’s so hard to find a mattress that you can both agree on. We spent ages looking for our mattress, but we’re due an upgrade soon so I will be checking out the ones you’ve mentioned here!
That’s very true. The great thing is the foam ones mould to the user. That can really help.