Mattress types explained
Shop mattresses in twin, double, queen, king and specialty sizes, from established brands including Tempur-Pedic, Sealy Posturepedic, Serta, Kingsdown, Stearns & Foster and Bedgear. Innerspring mattresses use a coil support system and tend to feel more traditionally bouncy and cooler to sleep on. Foam mattresses contour closely to the body and are often chosen for pressure relief. Hybrid mattresses combine a coil support core with foam or latex comfort layers, aiming for a middle ground between support and contouring. Tepperman's carries all three constructions across multiple brands and firmness levels. Not sure where to start? Read our mattress buying and sizing guide, or visit a Tepperman's showroom to try mattresses in person.
Choosing a firmness level
Firmness is typically described on a soft-to-firm scale and is a matter of sleep position and personal preference as much as anything else. Side sleepers often prefer a softer to medium feel that cushions the shoulders and hips, back sleepers often do well with medium support, and stomach sleepers often prefer a firmer surface. Trying a mattress in person remains the most reliable way to judge firmness for your own comfort.
Mattress brands at Tepperman's
Tepperman's carries mattresses from Tempur-Pedic, Sealy Posturepedic, Serta, Kingsdown, Stearns & Foster, Bedgear, Dreamstar, Springwall, Drew & Jonathan Home and Relax, spanning a range of price points and technologies.
Traditional mattress or mattress in a box?
A traditional mattress is delivered fully expanded and ready to use. A mattress in a box ships compressed and expands once unpackaged, which can simplify moving it through tight stairwells or hallways. Both formats are available across multiple brands.
What goes under your mattress
A new mattress needs the right foundation underneath it. Traditional innerspring mattresses typically pair with a boxspring or base, while some foam and hybrid mattresses are designed for a solid platform or adjustable foundation instead. Check your mattress's manufacturer requirements, since using the wrong foundation can affect comfort and warranty coverage.
Mattress questions
What mattress size do I need?
It depends on your room size and who's sleeping in the bed. A queen mattress is the most common choice for a couple in an average-sized bedroom. See our mattress buying and sizing guide for exact dimensions by size.
What's the difference between a mattress and a mattress in a box?
Both are the same type of mattress technology; the difference is packaging and delivery. A mattress in a box ships compressed and expands after unpackaging, which can make it easier to move through stairwells and tight spaces.
How firm should my mattress be?
Firmness is largely personal preference tied to sleep position: side sleepers often prefer softer to medium support, back sleepers often prefer medium, and stomach sleepers often prefer firmer. Trying a mattress in person is the most reliable way to judge fit.
Can I try a mattress in person before buying?
Yes. Mattresses can be tried in person at Tepperman's showrooms.
