Set mood for sweet dreams
Given the number of mattresses available, picking the right one can be daunting, writesSusan Schwartz
Choosing the right bed is a bit like choosing the right spouse or partner. It needs to accomplish a multitude of tasks - providing not only good support and comfort in times of need, but as the largest piece of furniture in a bedroom, it should also be visually enticing and well-presented.
The number of stores at Horizon Plaza offering custom-made beds and bedding is testament to this fact.
"Given the huge number of mattresses on the market - all made with different materials and with varying comfort and support benefits - choosing the right mattress can be a daunting task," says Okooko general manager Dondy Poernomo. "Your body type, favoured sleep position and any neck or back problems should all guide your purchase."
It took 20 years to research and develop Okooko's Bodyfit Sleep System. The bed frame consists of flexible slats configured to support each user's special body characteristics - one side can be firm and the other soft.
The New Zealand company uses native timber for its bed frames, including some recycled from old buildings. Each customer can obtain Okooko's personalised recommendations by logging on to its website and filling out a Bodyfit Prescription. Questions are asked about body type, favoured sleeping positions and any chronic pain to determine the best fit. Poernomo says the questionnaire has an 80 per cent accuracy rate.
Moira Roberts from Kokoon Beds and Bedding says it is important to spend as much time as possible testing mattresses.