Our 10 Best Luxury Beds (2023)

What to Consider When Shopping for a Luxury Bed

Price

The most opulent luxury beds will cost you thousands of dollars, but you don’t have to spend that much if you’re looking for something fancy-yet-functional. In fact, several of the mattresses in our list above cost less than $2,000 for a queen-size model.

An online, direct-to-consumer manufacturer can help you stretch your dollars even further. These brands follow what’s commonly known as the “bed-in-a-box” model, and can ship you a mattress for hundreds of dollars less than you’d pay at a brick-and-mortar store.

Deciding what features are most important to you will help you set your budget. For example, organic, latex, and hybrid beds will typically cost a bit more than foam ones, and many mattresses offer upgrades (such as a cooling cover) for additional fees.

As a general rule of thumb, expect to pay more than $1,000 for a truly luxurious mattress, but know that you can find one with many attractive bells and whistles for less than $3,000.

Learn More: The Best Beds Under $2,000

Size

Bed manufacturers use standard bed sizes. This enables you to match a new mattress to a previous foundation or to fit it into your current bedroom furniture set.

Pick your perfect size from this list (width x length):

• Single bed: 38”x 74”
  

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• ¾ bed: 48”x 74”
  

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• Double: 54”x 74”
  

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• Queen: 60”x 80”
  

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• King: 76”x 80”
  

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Need help? Check out our complete Mattress Size Chart.

You can also find extra length beds in some product lines.

Don’t compromise when it comes to size. This plays as much a role in comfort as the firmness level. Tall people need to have support for their feet so having them hang over the edge—even slightly—could be an issue.

Also, take these features into consideration:

• The space available in your room.
  

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• The height of your bed. If it’s too high, it can be difficult to get into or off the bed.

Firmness

It is important to note that brands also don’t use a standardized guideline to rate firmness, which can cause some confusion.

This can be unfortunate for consumers. You may find the perfect firmness, but the only way to know is to test out your next mattress during the trial period. Most are incredibly generous, though.

Brands and experts usually rate firmness and give a mattress a rating out of 10. You can also ask whether a mattress is:

• Soft
  

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• Medium
  

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• Firm

Firmer isn’t always better since your body type or joints may require a softer mattress to optimally relax at night. Only by trying out different types and knowing your preferred sleeping positions will you know which firmness is ideal for you. These features help determine what you prefer:

• Your natural sleeping position, because side sleepers tend to prefer softer mattresses and stomach sleepers excel with firm support.
  

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• Find a firmness that helps align your spine.
  

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• Your body weight makes a mattress respond a certain way. If your weight is lower than average, you may want a softer bed.
  

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• Your sleeping partner also needs to feel comfortable.

Here’s an important fact: Firmness and support level are not the same thing. Your bed may have a firm topper, but without enough support in the midsections, you will still sink into the mattress.

Want to learn more? Check out our full mattress firmness guide.

Durability

If you want to know whether your mattress will last long, here are some details you should ask a salesperson:

• What is the density? The higher, the longer it may last.
  

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• What materials are used? Latex is one of the most durable substances, but there are many good ones out there.
  

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• How is the bed designed? Does it combat sag?
  

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• Look at the overall workmanship.

Get More Info: How Long do Mattresses Last

Comfort

By adjusting firmness level or mattress type, you can see adjustments in these areas and find the one most suited for you.