A mattress is one of the most important purchases for daily quality of life. Lebanon has both heritage manufacturers (still making bonnell-spring and pocket-spring beds in Beirut suburbs) and showrooms importing Italian, Belgian, and South African brands.
Types of mattress
- Bonnell spring: the traditional, budget-friendly construction.
- Pocket spring: independent springs, better motion isolation.
- Memory foam: conforms to body, can run warm in summer.
- Latex: natural, breathable, long-lasting.
- Hybrid: pocket springs with foam layers — most popular today.
Firmness
- Soft (3–4/10) — side sleepers under 70 kg.
- Medium (5–6/10) — most people.
- Firm (7–8/10) — back sleepers, heavier sleepers.
- Try the mattress for at least 10 minutes in the showroom.
Bedding accessories
- Mattress protector — waterproof, breathable.
- Topper — fix firmness mismatch on existing bed.
- Pillow — match height to shoulder width.
- Duvet — 4-season tog ratings; lighter for summer, warmer for winter.
Tips
- Ask about trial period and return policy.
- Warranty 10 years is standard for premium.
- Delivery and removal of old mattress often included.
- Rotate the mattress every 3 months to extend life.
