Asking someone ‘how long os a piece of string?’ makes just about as much sense as asking them ‘what is an affordable mattress?’. Both questions only make sense if you are provided with a lot more information. ‘Affordability’ is in the eye of the beholder – and is a function of how deep their pockets are. Billionaires think nothing of buying a Superyacht – for them, it is an affordable luxury – but for the average man on the street, luxury may have a very different meaning. That said – finding a great mattress, at a great price may be just as close as many will come to a luxurious sleeping experience.

So if you are looking to find a great deal on affordable mattresses what should you be looking for. Let’s first get back to that vexing question of just how we define affordability. Affordable mattresses should be a function of just how much you have to spend on the mattress and your unique needs when it comes to getting a great night’s sleep. After all, it is extremely difficult to put a price on rest – because without a great evening’s sleep the average human being becomes irritable, has problems focusing and will almost inevitably suffer from a host of other emotional issues that will affect both their personal and professional lives.

So, affordability, in essence, means that you want the best mattress that you can get for the price that you have in mind, after doing the appropriate research and taking into account your unique requirements. If those criteria are taken into account then here are some great guidelines.

Firstly – you are always going to get a better deal online. This is not because online mattress dealers have inferior stock – in fact, most of them stock great brands with proven track records. The fact of the matter is that they simply do not have the overheads of ‘bricks and mortar’ retail outlets – and those savings are passed on to consumers. However, there are a few reasons that you might want to visit a mattress retailer on a physical street. One of these should be when you want to find out if the mattress does suit your body type. But if you choose that route – always negotiate a better price – and do not be afraid to take note of the make and model and do an online search to compare prices.

Online means that you do not have to deal with pushy salespeople and you will in all probability find that your mattress will be delivered within a few days of you placing your order. Many online companies will provide free setup services for some of their mattress models. Most online mattress stores will provide an extensive warranty (and some will provide a trial period for some products) – so shopping in this way gives you a certain peace of mind.

If you are looking for affordability and want to go online then look for mattresses from companies like Nectar, Zinus, Signature Sleep, DHP, DreamFoam or Sleep Innovations. You can pick up exceptional quality affordable mattresses from these and many other companies – but remember – there’s a limit to saving – you should not compromise on a good night’s sleep.