Which mattress to choose for your Murphy bed?

Before you make a purchase, you may be wondering: how do you choose your Murphy bed? Sleeping comfort is key to making the right choice. What is the right mattress for a Murphy bed ? This space-saving piece of furniture allows you to choose any type of mattress, although some are more suitable than others. Here are some explanations.

1) Spring, foam or latex, discover mattresses for Murphy beds

Discovering the spring mattress

Choosing the right mattress for your wall bed is a crucial step in enjoying great sleeping comfort . With the foldaway bed system, the mattress of your choice is installed on the wooden slatted base. You can therefore opt for a spring mattress if this technology suits you best. However, note that the combination with the slatted base is not the best: in the long term, this combination could have an impact on the lifespan of your mattress.

Presentation of the foam technology mattress

Foam technology (high resilience foam or memory foam) will go perfectly with your wooden slatted base . You can adjust the firmness of your mattress by adjusting the density. The higher the density, the firmer your mattress will be! This mattress model allows you to adjust the firmness while enjoying a soft and enveloping welcome. You can enjoy several comfort zones, for personalized support for your body at all levels. The result: nights of the highest quality!

The latex mattress range in all its forms

Whether natural or synthetic, the latex mattress is a model that appeals due to its high elasticity and flexibility. It offers different comfort zones to properly support different parts of your body. Latex mattresses also have the advantage of being hypoallergenic and highly breathable, thanks to their honeycomb structure. Like foam mattresses, their density allows for a more or less firm mattress.

2) Choose the size and thickness of the mattress for the wardrobe bed

90 x 190 cm, 140 x 190 cm, 160 x 200 cm, etc.: all bed sizes can be accommodated in a wall bed, from the dimensions of a child's bed to bedding king-size . The selection will therefore depend on the model of wall bed chosen.

To fit perfectly into the frame of the wardrobe, the mattress thickness should generally be between 18 and 23 cm. However, this technical limitation does not detract from the comfort of the mattress. You can still enjoy a very good sleeping experience despite this thickness constraint. It is especially important to pay attention to the thickness of the core, namely the inner foam of the mattress, to choose a mattress that provides real sleeping comfort adapted to your needs.

3) Density, firmness and resilience of the wardrobe bed mattress

• The density of your mattress should be adapted to your weight and size

Expressed in kg/m³, mattress density is an essential element in ensuring its comfort and durability. In other words, the higher the density, the more your mattress will return to its original shape despite daily use. Therefore, opt for mattresses with high-density foam, equal to or greater than 50 kg/m³.

• Soft, firm, balanced: which firmness should you choose?

Just like preparing a good recipe, a good dose of balance is necessary to support the body but also to adapt to its contours. Here again, your body shape as well as any back problems (such as scoliosis) should guide your choice. Open-cell polyurethane foam mattresses, unlike solid-cell foam mattresses, provide more ventilation and elasticity.

The key: more balanced support and more effective evacuation of perspiration.

• Springs, memory foam, latex, etc.: what type of mattress for your wall bed?

Polyether foam and latex mattresses are not necessarily wise choices for equipping your wardrobe bed, unless you are looking to equip your second home on the cheap.

As already mentioned, high resilience foam mattresses ensure optimal comfort for the greatest number of people.

If you're more interested in a mattress that meets specific needs such as back or circulation problems, memory foam mattresses could help you rediscover the benefits of sleep.

BENEFITS OF THE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS FOR WALL BED:

• Feeling of weightlessness thanks to the elimination of pressure points in the broad (shoulders) and heavy (pelvis) areas;
• Independence of sleeping thanks to high density;
• Anti-mite, antibacterial and anti-mold.

Among spring mattresses, the pocket spring technique is by far the most sophisticated. Each spring is individually wrapped to ensure complete sleeping independence. A very good option to consider if you sleep as a couple!

Please note : In the world of modular and intelligent furniture, we also invite you to discover more advice for choosing the right furniture. choosing your sofa bed mattress.

4) THE FABRIC OF THE MATTRESS FOR THE WARDROBE BED: A CRITERION NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN!

Did you know that the fabric of your mattress is called ticking? While rarely discussed during the purchase process, the quality of the ticking is just as essential when choosing the right one. Several materials can be used, including wool for the winter side, and linen and cotton for the summer side.

WHY NOT NEGLECT THE QUALITY OF THE TICKLING?

The quality of the ticking largely determines the mattress's reception, that is, the first impression you'll have when you try it on. Needless to say, this first contact is key to the rest of your selection!

Although it does not affect support, the filling plays an essential role in the comfort of your mattress.

WHAT MATERIALS SHOULD YOU CHOOSE FOR COUTIL?

• Silk and cashmere: These precious materials not only offer a delicate touch. Silk provides a refreshing effect in summer and balanced warmth in winter;
• Combed cotton: If you are investing in a child's Murphy bed or a mattress for a wardrobe bed in a second home, choose a removable combed cotton cover for easy maintenance;
• Wool : covering the winter side of your mattress, the wool will provide excellent insulation without making you sweat;
• Lin: Just like your summer clothes, linen allows the mattress to breathe while remaining hypoallergenic.

Good to know: Other elements such as the Aeroflex strips present on certain mattresses ensure greater hygiene for your mattress by allowing better ventilation.

Sleeping comfort, quality of reception, type of mattress: like the selection criteria for your bedding, the choice of your mattress for a wall bed requires a careful study of its use. Since you will not choose the same mattress if you sleep on it occasionally or daily, alone or as a couple, it is useful to accompany your purchase by testing your future wall bed mattress directly in store.