How to buy a new mattress

How to buy the right mattress - summary

To choose the perfect mattress in Australia, focus on these five key steps:

• Size up your sleep space: Go as big as your room allows. While a Queen mattress is the Australian standard, upgrading to a King or Super King will give you a better sleep and reduce partner disturbance. For growing kids, look past a standard Single and consider a King Single or Double for longevity.
• Find your mattress feel: Your comfort preference dictates the mattress feel. Choose a firm mattress with less "give" if you prefer a robust feel, a plush mattress for a softer, sinking sensation, or a balanced medium mattress (the most popular choice in Australia).
• Compare sleep technologies: Consider your sleep needs when you compare internal materials. If you sleep hot, look for temperature-managing technologies and natural fabrics in the quilting. If you have back problems, look for advanced support systems. If you share a bed, start your search with pocket springs.
• Match the bed to its purpose: Invest in high-durability support or a premium Luxury range for everyday sleepers. For spare rooms and guest beds, maximise flexibility with space-saving trundler beds, foldaway mattresses, or more affordable Lifestyle mattresses.
• Test before you buy: Go in store and lie on mattresses with your partner in your usual sleeping positions for at least 10 minutes to test spinal alignment and pressure relief.

Ready to simplify your search? Try our Sleep Selector to get personalised recommendations tailored to your exact sleep style.

Starting your mattress search

So you’re looking for a new mattress? Want to know the best way to buy mattresses in Australia? We’re going to help! First things first. Try Sleep Selector. Simply answer a few quick questions about how you sleep, and get recommendations for SleepMaker mattresses that suit your individual needs.

Size does matter

The more room you have in your bed the better quality of sleep you will have, especially if you’re sleeping with a partner. Space around you ensures an undisturbed sleep.

Two people sleeping together should select at least a Queen – preferably a King or Super king sized mattress to provide space for restful sleep. We suggest you invest in the biggest size mattress you can comfortably fit in your bedroom.

We’re not all created equal

As you can imagine, the support a jockey needs is different to the support a Wallabies player needs! The SleepMaker Sleep Selector can help provide a bed match to give you support that suits your body type.

Dress to test your mattress in-store

Wear loose fitting clothing that’s comfy and easy to get on and off the mattresses. You don’t sleep with your shoes on so feel free to remove your shoes if you want to.

Test the mattress in your usual sleep position

Are you a side, back or tummy sleeper? Always lie the same way on mattresses as you normally sleep at home. Spend 5-10 minutes on each mattress to ensure you have the right comfort and support. The aim is to find the bed that feels naturally comfortable and free of any aches and pressure points.

If there’s two in the bed

If you sleep with a partner, it’s best to try the beds together. Move positions while your partner lies in their most comfortable position. This will enable you to determine how effective the bed is at minimising partner disturbance and how much space you each have or need.

Consider what is the best pillow for you

Your pillow makes up 25% of the sleep surface and provides crucial support for your head and neck while the mattress supports your body. Combined, the right bed and pillow for you will provide the correct body alignment and help to avoid back ache. View SleepMaker’s range of pillows here.

We hope these tips will help you find the right SleepMaker mattress for you. If you get the chance, try the SleepMaker Sleep Selector first to get a bed recommendation for you, then head in store where the in store team can guide you through the selection process.

Need more help?

Our bed buying guide takes the guesswork out of buying a mattress that’s perfect for your unique sleeping style. We’ll guide you through the process of deciding what you need before you go visiting stores to try out your dream mattress.