Double mattresses

Whether at the beginning of a relationship or after a few years: many couples wonder which mattress to choose for their shared bed. A continuous mattress that provides equal comfort for both partners, or two mattresses individually tailored to each partner? We reveal the advantages and disadvantages of both solutions.

1. Double bed with 2 mattresses or one: what should you consider?

Married or not doesn't matter. But when it comes to bedsharing, it's important to think about what comfort needs and sleep habits each partner has, and whether they can be met in a marital bed with a larger mattress. Because every person has different wants and needs when it comes to sleep and the sleeping environment. One partner likes to sleep hard, the other likes to sleep softly. One on your stomach, one on your side, or in alternating sleeping positions. Many people often feel cold at night or are prone to night sweats. All of these factors are critical when choosing a mattress – especially if you are choosing a mattress for a double bed.

2. Mattresses for double beds: how do sleep habits affect the choice of mattress?

The above factors primarily affect the mattress itself - what material should it be made of? What firmness level is ideal for your weight and sleeping position? If you choose a large mattress for a double bed, the partners' sleep needs should be very similar so that the large mattress provides ideal sleeping conditions for both partners. For example, if your partner consistently sleeps on a mattress that is too soft or too hard, this can lead to back pain, strain, or even misalignment.

To sleep softer or harder, you should pay attention to the type of foam in the mattress (for example, visco-foam mattresses are inherently softer than comfort foam mattresses and cold foam mattresses). On the other hand, you should pay attention to the firmness level of the mattress so that it matches your body weight and provides the desired sleeping comfort - soft or firm.

If you always lie in a certain sleeping position, it is also important to pay attention to the firmness of the mattress (depending on the material and degree of firmness). Unlike side and back sleepers, stomach sleepers should choose a firm mattress.

The temperature in your bed has a big impact on restful sleep. It's not easy to fall asleep or stay asleep when it's too cold or too warm. The type of mattress you choose sometimes affects how warm or cold the bed will be, since foam has different breathability. If the partners' needs in this regard differ greatly, it is recommended to choose a marriage bed with 2 mattresses.

If the weight difference between you is large enough, either only one partner will sleep well on a large mattress in a marital bed, or neither will sleep well. On a double mattress, the lighter partner always rolls over onto the heavier partner.

3. Is a double bed with one mattress harmful?

No, basically. Sleeping on a large mattress in the marital bed is only harmful if, as already stated, one or even both partners are not lying on a suitable mattress. Because it contributes to unhealthy sleep, back pain, tension, fatigue and much more. On the wrong mattress, you will not be able to get into the deep sleep phases that are important for regeneration, or they will be shorter. Therefore, finding the right mattress is very important. The so-called double mattress consists of one continuous piece for the entire bed. This also means that both partners have the same “conditions” in terms of firmness (firm, soft), type of foam (cold foam, viscous foam, etc.) and sleeping climate (cool, warm, hypoallergenic). If your partners' sleep habits and body weights are very similar, it is recommended to choose a double mattress for a double bed!