7 reasons why a custom mattress might be the answer
We’re used to thinking of mattresses as a fairly straightforward purchase: choose a single, double, king or super king, find a mattress you like and you’re done. But what happens when your bed isn’t a standard size?
Perhaps you have a beautiful handmade bed frame that’s slightly too long for an off-the-shelf mattress. Maybe you’re renovating a period property with an unusual bedroom layout. Or perhaps you’re trying to create a comfortable sleeping space in a campervan, caravan or boat.
In these situations, squeezing a standard mattress into the space simply isn’t the answer.
A custom mattress could be. At The Yorkshire Mattress Co., we handmake bespoke mattresses in Yorkshire, creating custom mattress sizes and shapes for customers who need something a little different.
1. Your bed frame isn't a standard size
This is one of the most common reasons people come to us for a custom size mattress.
Older and handmade bed frames don't always follow today's standard mattress dimensions. You might have a frame that's a few centimetres longer, narrower or wider than a conventional mattress.
That might not sound like a big problem, but even a small difference can leave you with gaps around the mattress or make it difficult to find something that fits properly.
Rather than replacing a perfectly good bed frame, a bespoke mattress can be made to fit it.
It's particularly useful if your bed is handmade, antique, reclaimed or has been built specifically for your home.
2. You live in a period property
Period homes are full of character, but they're not always designed around modern standard sizes. Alcoves, sloping ceilings, unusual room layouts and original furniture can all create spaces where a conventional mattress simply doesn't work.
If you're making the most of a small bedroom or creating a sleeping area in an unusual part of your home, custom mattress sizes can give you much more flexibility.
You can make the mattress fit the space, rather than designing the space around the mattress.
3. You need a mattress for a caravan or campervan
Sleeping in a caravan or campervan can be incredibly comfortable, provided you have a decent mattress. The problem is that many vehicle sleeping spaces have awkward dimensions or unusual corners that make finding a standard mattress difficult.
A custom-built mattress can be made specifically for the space available, helping you maximise your sleeping area without leaving uncomfortable gaps.
This is particularly useful if you've converted a van yourself or have a bespoke sleeping setup.
4. Your boat or yacht has an unusual sleeping space
Boats are another perfect example of where standard mattresses don't always work. Cabins can have curved walls, tapered corners and irregular shapes, meaning a conventional rectangular mattress may waste valuable space.
A bespoke mattress can be created around the dimensions and shape of the sleeping area, helping you make the most of every available inch. And when space is limited, that's particularly important. A custom mattress doesn't just need to fit the space, it needs to provide a comfortable night's sleep, too.
5. You've invested in a bespoke bed
If you've spent money commissioning or buying a beautiful handmade bed, it seems a shame to compromise with a mattress that doesn't quite fit.
Whether your frame has unusual dimensions, a unique shape or has been designed specifically for your room, custom built mattresses allow you to complete the setup without compromising on comfort or appearance.
6. You want to make better use of a small space
Sometimes, the reason for choosing a custom mattress isn't that your bed is unusual, it's that your room is. If you're designing a guest room, children's room, loft space or compact bedroom, every centimetre can matter. A standard mattress might leave you with an awkward gap that could otherwise be used for sleeping space.
With a custom size mattress, you can work backwards from the space you have available. That could mean making a mattress slightly shorter to fit beneath a sloping ceiling, slightly narrower to create more floor space or creating an entirely bespoke shape.
7. You simply can't find the size you need
And sometimes, it's really that simple. You've searched online. You've measured everything twice. You've looked through every standard mattress size you can find.
And nothing fits. That's where bespoke manufacturing comes into its own. Rather than choosing the closest standard size and hoping it works, you can have a mattress made specifically to your measurements.
Custom mattress doesn't mean compromising on quality
One of the misconceptions about bespoke mattresses is that you have to compromise on the quality or comfort of the mattress because it's being made to an unusual size.
You don't.
At The Yorkshire Mattress Co., our mattresses are handmade in Yorkshire using carefully selected materials and quality pocket spring systems.
Our custom built mattresses are made to order, meaning your mattress can be created around both your space and your comfort requirements. So you don't have to choose between a mattress that fits and a mattress that feels great.
A mattress made for the space you actually have
Standard mattress sizes work brilliantly for most people. But not everyone has a standard bed, a standard room or a standard sleeping space. Sometimes, the best solution is simply to stop trying to make a standard mattress fit.
With a custom mattress, you can create a sleeping surface around the space you actually have, whether that's an unusual bed frame at home, a compact campervan, a caravan, a boat or a completely bespoke piece of furniture. And when it's handmade in Yorkshire, you can have the fit you need without compromising on the craftsmanship and comfort you want.
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