Choosing the right mattress is one of the most important decisions you can make for your sleep quality. While support is essential, comfort is what you notice the moment you lie down. Mattresses are available in a range of comfort levels from ultra plush through to super firm allowing you to find the feel that best suits your body, sleeping style, and personal preference.
What to look for in a mattress:
At Beds R Us, we understand that comfort isn't one-size-fits-all. What feels perfect for one person may feel too soft or too firm for someone else. This guide explains the different mattress comfort levels and who they're best suited for.
What is an ultra plush mattress?
Ultra plush mattresses offer the softest comfort feel available. They feature deep layers of cushioning materials that allow your body to gently sink into the sleep surface, creating a luxurious, cloud-like sensation.
Ultra plush comfort is ideal for sleepers who enjoy maximum pressure relief, particularly around the shoulders and hips. Side sleepers often find this level feel is luxurious while cushioning sensitive pressure points.
Benefits of an Ultra Plush Mattress
- Exceptional pressure relief
- Luxuriously soft feel
- Excellent comfort for side sleepers
- Reduced pressure on shoulders and hips
If you love the feeling of extra plush when you go to bed at the end of a long day, ultra plush could be your perfect match.
What is a plush mattress?
Plush mattresses remain soft and inviting while providing slightly less sleep into the mattress than ultra plush models. They strike an excellent balance between cushioning and support, making them one of the most popular comfort choices.
What does plush mean? A plush mattress contours to your body while providing enough resistance a little more sleeping on rather than in. This comfort level suits a wide range of sleepers and is particularly popular with side sleepers and lighter-weight back sleepers.
Benefits of a Plush Mattress
- Soft, comfortable sleeping surface
- Excellent pressure relief
- Gentle body contouring
- Suitable for a variety of sleeping positions
If you enjoy a softer mattress but want a little more support, plush is often the ideal choice.
What is a medium mattress?
Medium comfort mattresses provide a balanced combination of cushioning and support, making them one of the most versatile options available. They offer enough softness to relieve pressure while maintaining excellent spinal alignment.
Medium comfort is often recommended by sleep professionals because it suits a broad range of body types and sleeping positions. It is also a popular choice for couples with different comfort preferences.
Benefits of a Medium Mattress
- Balanced comfort and support
- Excellent spinal alignment
- Suitable for back and combination sleepers
- Comfortable for many body types
- Popular choice for couples
Medium comfort is often considered the "sweet spot" between comfort and support.
What is a firm mattress?
Firm mattresses provide a noticeably sturdier feel with minimal body contouring. Rather than allowing you to sleep into the mattress, they create a flatter, more supportive sleeping surface, so you feel like you're sleeping "on" the mattress rather than "in" it.
Firm comfort is popular with back sleepers, stomach sleepers, and people who simply enjoy a more supportive feel. It can also be beneficial for those with larger body frames who require additional support.
Benefits of a Firm Mattress
- Strong, supportive feel
- Minimal sleeping into the mattress
- Stable sleeping surface
- Promotes healthy spinal alignment
- Excellent durability
- Popular with back and stomach sleepers
What is a super firm mattress?
Super firm mattresses offer the highest level of support with very little surface cushioning. They provide an exceptionally stable sleeping surface with minimal body contouring and are designed for sleepers who prefer maximum firmness.
Some people simply sleep better on a very firm mattress, particularly long-term firm mattress users or those who dislike the feeling of sleeping into softer comfort levels.
Benefits of a Super Firm Mattress
- Maximum support
- Very stable sleep surface
- Minimal body movement
- Excellent for those who prefer a traditional firm feel
- Ideal for sleepers wanting the least amount of sinkage
While super firm mattresses aren't for everyone, they remain a popular choice for people who value a solid, supportive sleeping surface.
Which Comfort Level Is Right for Me?
Choosing the right comfort level comes down to three important factors: your sleeping position, body weight, and personal preference.
Your Sleeping Position
Side Sleepers
Generally prefer softer comfort levels such as ultra plush, plush, or medium, which help cushion pressure points around the shoulders and hips.
Back Sleepers
Often find medium, firm, or super firm mattresses provide the best balance of comfort and support while maintaining healthy spinal alignment.
Stomach Sleepers
Typically benefit from firmer comfort levels that help prevent the hips from sinking too deeply, reducing strain on the lower back.
Your Body Weight
Body weight can influence how a mattress feels.
- Lighter sleepers may find mattresses feel firmer.
- Average-weight sleepers generally experience comfort levels as designed.
- Heavier sleepers may find softer mattresses compress more deeply and often prefer medium, firm, or super firm options for support.
Personal Preference
Comfort is highly personal. Some people love the sensation of sinking into a plush mattress, while others prefer the support and stability of a firmer sleep surface.
The best way to discover your ideal comfort level is to spend time trying different mattresses and paying attention to how your body feels both during and after sleep.
Find Your Perfect Mattress at Beds R Us
At Beds R Us, we offer a wide range of mattress comfort levels to suit every sleeper. Whether you prefer the luxurious softness of an ultra plush mattress or the supportive feel of a super firm model, our experienced sleep specialists can help you find the right mattress for your needs.
Where to buy a mattress:
Visit your local Beds R Us store and experience the difference for yourself. We'll help you find a mattress that delivers the perfect balance of comfort, support, and quality sleep for years to come.
