All about Getting a Cheap Twin Mattress

Turning a shabby bedroom into a warm and cozy haven requires your personal touch. If you're furnishing a rented room or sharing one with your friend, chances are, you'd need a twin mattress. Ideal for a single occupant, twin beds fit well into rooms where space comes in short supply.

A standard twin mattress measures about 39 inches wide and 75 inches long. However, beds at most college dorms have long twin mattresses (36" x 80") - slimmer but longer. But size isn't all there is to picking out the perfect twin mattress for your bed. Need some help with your selection? Read on.

Which bedroom is it for? Your children's rooms and your guest rooms are suitable places for twin mattresses. Twins are perfect for single beds and these rooms should have single beds, as they're not designed for shared occupancy, or at least not designed for two persons sharing one bed.

Are you keeping spares? If you're like most homes, you'll have bunk beds, folding single beds and other collapsible or portable accommodations or spare rooms. These beds are perfect sizes for a twin mattress. Spares are normally kept for unexpected visitors so are often only for single persons.

What type of bed are you putting it on? There's no standard depth for a twin mattress. One that's 8-12 inches deep would be good enough to throw on the floor or on a box-type bed with a smooth, flat surface. However, if you're putting one on a spring bed or one with an uneven surface, you'd want something deeper and one made from durable material. These types of bed tend to be lumpy. If your mattress isn't think enough, sleeping on it would be an uncomfortable experience.

Materials and Brands

Tenpur-Pedic has an array of twin mattresses made with proprietary tenpur material and various covers and depth. Their material is said to relieve pressure points and moulds to the body and helps to give you a good night's rest.

Futon mattresses are another great option. There's a whole line of futon mattresses that comes in various sizes and other attributes. You can select a twin mattress across three levels of comfort - soft, medium and firm. Futon mattresses come in different brands so you can pick one closest to your budget range. There's Simmons, Serta, Elite and Gold Bond futon mattress to name a few.

Price and Quality

Quality has a price. When you're looking for a cheap mattress, don't go for the lowest-priced. Look at the brand and the seals of quality as well. Often, a reasonable price falls in the mid-range, not too cheap and not too expensive. And in the mid-range, you'd find a whole line to select from with different brands, too. But branding-wise, you'd have to rely on customer feedback. So, do your research and mine the web. Take a few minutes to look over your choices before making your selection. Because a cheap twin mattress is one that suits your need and satisfies your standard for good dollar value.