What Bed/Mattress Size is Best for You?

Choosing what size mattress you need seems like a no brainer, but there are several factors to keep in mind beyond just different mattress sizes.Your current sleeping arrangement and living space could be the reason you buy a twin XL instead of a full size bed, while future plans may lead you to purchase a king over a queen sized bed.When it comes to mattresses—one size does not fit all...

Let’s just get it out there—this probably isn’t the most glamorous moment of your life, but accidents are inevitable and you shouldn’t stress over what to do when disaster strikes.We all know that the best way to never have to deal with this mess is using a mattress protector, but what do you do if the protector fails or you, ahem, just haven’t gotten around to ordering one yet? Now’s not the...

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when you’re shopping for a mattress: price, comfort level, cooling features, partners’ preferences… the list goes on and on. But what about timing? Is there a best time to buy a mattress? What are your needs?To be perfectly honest, the best time to buy a mattress is when you need one. If you’re experiencing pain that you’ve ruled out oth...

For something so familiar as a twin bed, the size actually has an interesting past. You may picture the twin bed as being commonplace throughout history, but until the 1890s, they were actually seldom seen in homes. It wasn’t until doctors started recommending twin mattresses for sanitary purposes that the craze caught on. The thought was if you slept on two different mattresses with separate s...

If you’re lucky enough to live near one of Tuft & Needle’s beautiful stores (yes, we know we’re biased) then the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be as easy as running in and out. We’ll save you the need to carefully comb through every store in the mall, and help you cut to the chase for the perfect gift. Here are our top in-store picks for mom: Linen Sheet Set in Cloud Cri...

We all like a little extra space when we sleep, but sometimes, there just isn’t enough room for a King- or even a Queen-size. If you’re looking for a new bed for your growing teen, a college dorm room, or simply trying to maximize space in your new apartment, a smaller size bed might be your best option.With so many mattress sizes to choose from, we’ve created a simple mattress size guide t...

Our sleep environments have many components—the bed being the most important—that involve all senses. One that affects the quality of sleep for many people worldwide is sound. Sure, some people could sleep through a rave, but for most people, a consistent soundscape is something that is key to getting a great night’s sleep.  The sound element of sleep has been developing in leaps and bounds. Th...

Welcome to the ultimate guide to getting a blood stain out of your mattress.Trust us, we know, no one wants to be here, but if you’re going to embark on this bloody journey, you might as well take us with you. While most stains and accidents can be handled with the same method as removing urine, removing blood from your mattress needs a little extra oomph. Grab some towels, hydrogen peroxide,...

Washing my sheets is just one of those chores that always seems to slip my mind. Working turns into working out, turns into making dinner. And before I know it, I’m lying in bed staring at the ceiling and it dawns on me that I still forgot to throw them in the washing machine. So I decided to look into the science behind keeping sheets clean. Once I understand how something works, the why b...