Mattress on the bed or directly on the floor? The answer to the dilemma is "where you get the best sleep"!
Therefore, everyone may have a different opinion that will lead them to the corresponding choice for the placement of their mattress. We, however, as sleep experts, have gathered all the positives of each case that you need to know before you make your final decision!
Mattress on the bed
- Greater stability and lifetime
The bed frame can enhance the experience of using a mattress. This is because many bed frames are functional and not just decorative, meaning they are specially designed to provide maximum support to your mattress. This is especially true for soft and thin mattresses whose materials are positioned in such a way as to allow the mattress to hug your body depending on the sleeping position. The feeling of instability becomes more intense if your mattress does not have perimeter support. In this case, an ergonomic bed of modern construction is necessary to hold the shape of the mattress in place and ensure a longer lifespan. Beds with wooden slats are the most reliable choice in case you have a soft or quite distressed mattress.
The elevated position of the mattress when it is placed on a bed has two more advantages regarding the maintenance and hygiene of the mattress. First, regardless of the specific characteristics of your mattress, the vacuum mediation from both its top and bottom sides creates better ventilation and micro-environment conditions within it. Placing it on a bed contributes to better air circulation on the surface as well as inside it, at the same time preventing the accumulation of moisture and the growth of harmful organisms inside it. Especially people with a sensitive respiratory system or who often suffer from allergies benefit from a well-ventilated area and a correspondingly clean and dry mattress.
In addition, the mattress placed on a bed, regardless of the frame, is immediately easier to clean and stay clean. Dust and other unnecessary particles that stain our floor stay away from the mattress and are easily removed with a quick sweep or mop. Conversely, a mattress that is in direct contact with the floor has greater cleaning and maintenance needs than its user.
Mattress directly on the floor
- Simplicity and minimal design
Nevertheless, the mattress on the floor also has its advantages and indeed an irresistible charm that mentally transports us to a bohemian lifestyle. This is probably the first thought we associate when we imagine a mattress lying on the bare floor of a bedroom. This is an option that suits homes with a minimal aesthetic that relieves the space and defines it only by its essential elements.
In large urban centers, the most sought-after residences are studios - small apartments with single spaces that require ergonomics and flexibility in the placement of furniture inside them. With a mattress on the floor you manage to save valuable space and gain more flexibility in its layout. Take the stress out of what size bed fits in your small bedroom and which side of the room it will fit in with the rest of your furniture. Your mattress will move and adapt more easily to the needs of the space.
Finally, the mattress on the floor provides a strong advantage during the summer months, when the temperature soars. As cool air is heavier and always concentrates at the lowest level of your space, sleeping close to the floor will provide instant relief from the stifling summer atmosphere. The closer you are to the floor, especially if it is tiled or mosaic, the more intense the feeling of coolness. The difference is noticeable even from standing in the same room! Those of you who have beds, turn off the air conditioner and sleep on a mattress!
Whether you want the mattress on your bed or prefer it directly on the floor, a visit to Orion Strom always has the same result: you will definitely find the mattress that suits your needs. Visit our online store today or visit one of our partner physical stores and find the mattress of your dreams.
