How to Gift a Mattress: Mattress Shopping Tips

With Christmas right around the corner, many people are treating themselves to new mattresses or shopping for mattresses as gifts for their loved ones. As a mattress isn't exactly a typical gift, it will certainly make a splash beneath the Christmas tree! Not only can a high-quality mattress improve the sleeper's health and happiness, but also it can be financially beneficial if the recipient was struggling to find the funds for a new mattress. If you would like to give the gift of a good night's sleep this Christmas, explore our mattress shopping tips below.

Gifting a Mattress?

Mattress Shopping Tips

Consider a Gift Card.

A mattress is a very personal thing. When it comes to the type of mattress, the firmness, and even the brand, many people have strong opinions. After all, a good mattress can be the difference between a replenishing night of restful sleep and hours of tossing and turning till dawn. Plus, mattresses are investments. A high-quality mattress will last for years, which means your gift will have a long lifespan. Considering all of this, you may decide that it's just too difficult to choose the ideal mattress for your friend or loved one. Instead, consider purchasing a Beautyrest Sleep Gallery gift card. That way, your friend can choose their own mattress.

A gift card is also an excellent option if you want to give a more modest gift. Instead of gifting an entire mattress, you could present your friend with a gift card for whatever amount you like, so that when they're ready to purchase a mattress, they can put your gift toward the total amount.

Make an Educated Guess.

If you've already discussed mattresses with the gift recipient in the past and you feel reasonably certain of the person's preferences, you could just take a guess and purchase a mattress that you think they'll love. But if you have no idea what your loved one likes when it comes to mattresses, ask them about their preferences. You could be explicit about why you're asking (spoiling the surprise, but for good reason!), or you could pretend you're asking out of pure curiosity. What level of firmness do they like in a mattress? What size is their bed? What type of mattress do they like? What is their preferred sleeping position? Do they have any issues with their current mattress? Once you have a few basic details under your belt, you can ask a store associate for help selecting the perfect mattress. Be sure to review the store's return and refund policy and all warranty information before you make the purchase.

Take Them Shopping.

Yes, this will totally spoil the surprise. But it's also a foolproof way to ensure that your loved one adores their new mattress and doesn't need to deal with the hassle of returning a not-quite-perfect mattress. Plus, it allows you to spend some time together. You could even make the shopping trip into a fun outing by combining it with another activity, like hitting up your favorite coffeeshop or going out for brunch.

Beforehand, be sure that you understand how much mattresses in the store cost – you can set a spending limit if needed. Then, encourage your loved one to explore all of the options available, and discuss the details with a store associate.

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Are you looking to gift a mattress this Christmas? Visit Beautyrest Sleep Gallery. At our locations in Springfield and Branson, Missouri, we provide an extensive selection of top-quality mattresses, including Beautyrest®, Serta iComfort®, Tempur-Pedic®, and Scandinavian Sleep Systems. A family-owned and -operated business that supports local charities, Beautyrest Sleep Gallery offers free local delivery and setup as well as a Best Price Guarantee. Shopping for a new mattress can be overwhelming, but with our wide variety of mattresses and expert sales staff, we can put your worries to rest. To get started, please visit us in store or explore our mattress selection online.