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Adding luxurious extras to your DIY mattress creates not only a more relaxing sleep surface but also elevates your overall sleep experience.
What ARE DIY Mattress Extras?
The fundamentals of a mattress include a support layer, a comfort layer (or two), and a zippered cover. Get those nailed down, and you are really all set.
However! Some of us just wanna be all the extra, and this section is for us.
Desire a top layer of wool batting for superior temperature control? We can help you find that. A coir mattress rug to increase air circulation? Great idea! Your bed is your nest. Go ahead and feather it.
Mattress Rugs
A mattress rug (sometimes called a bed rug) goes under the support layer and is especially useful as a secure base for pocketed coils.
Generally, no more than an inch thick and often only a 1/2 inch, it can simply be a thin layer of very firm polyfoam. However, we really love coconut or hemp coir for its natural breathability and enhanced airflow.
Featherbeds
A featherbed is a sumptuous layer of down and feathers designed to lie atop your regular mattress. The warmth and softness it offers are unparalleled, making it a fantastic choice for those seeking a touch of opulence in their bedroom.
Featherbeds can require regular fluffing to maintain their loft and may not be the best choice for allergy sufferers, though hypoallergenic options are available. But for those dreaming of a bed that feels like floating on clouds, the luxurious comfort of a feather bed is truly irresistible.
Looking for vegan alternatives? There are some fantastic shredded and even ‘noodled’ latex options that are just as luxe and cozy as feathers.
Wool/Cotton Batting
Wool batting as the top layer of a mattress enhances breathability, moisture-wicking, and temperature regulation. It naturally repels dust mites, adding hypoallergenic properties.
For vegans, organic cotton batting serves as a fantastic alternative, offering similar comfort and breathability.
Pillows (are more important than you think)
Pillows are much more than just fluffy headrests; they’re an integral part of your sleep surface, playing a vital role in spinal alignment, pressure relief, and overall comfort.
Choosing the right pillow based on your sleep position, body type, and individual preferences can significantly impact the quality of your sleep and even your health.
Blueprints & Case Studies
Reading case studies and looking at blueprints helps clarify the principles of mattress construction and simplifies some of these complex-seeming concepts.
WHERE TO BUY: DIY Mattress EXTRAS!
Coco Coir Bed Rugs
A bed rug is an optional thin (1″ or so) base layer under your support layer. It provides enhanced airflow and stability. Coconut or hemp coir are popular options.
Their coco coir option is very popular with DIYers but the hemp coir option is well loved too.
Shepherd’s DreamThe porous pad allows air circulation between the mattress and the platform bed’s surface.
Foam FactoryMost any very firm foam can suffice as a bed rug. Simply choose the 1″ option and use it as your very bottom layer.
Featherbeds/Toppers
Featherbeds offer luxurious comfort and improved sleep quality by adding an extra layer of plush coziness.
A popular choice amongst DIYers.
CozyPureTheir ‘LaNoodle’ (latex noodles) topper is a fantastic featherbed alternative.
Home of WoolA wool featherbed alternative with many customization options.
NaturepedicGOTS certified and moisture-wicking, this organic wool topper is a breathable, plush upgrade for a cooler, cozier, pillowtop-style sleep.
Pillows
Our enthusiasm for zippered cover bedding absolutely extends to pillows. A zippered cover means you can refresh, refill, and also remove filling to get a pillow that’s perfectly customized to your needs.
Zippered pillows with kapok, cotton, wool, or shredded latex fill. Make sure you get the versions with the zipper so they are customizable & cozy.
Home of WoolA fully customizable wool-filled pillow with a zipper so you can adjust as needed? Yes, please.
CozyPureTheir ‘LaNoodle’ (latex noodles) zippered pillows are delightfully unique, and they also offer a Kapok fill option.
DIY Natural HomeTheir many types of pillow kits are the stuff of our customizable dreams and are so easy to assemble.
Wool/Cotton Batting
Wool batting is particularly prized for its temperature modulation, as well as it’s flame-retardant properties. Cotton is terrific for its moisture-wicking properties.
GOTS-certified 100% organic wool batting. Sold by the meter or the yard in three different thicknesses.
Foam OrderThey carry both 100% cotton batting as well as organic wool batting.
DIY Natural HomeA fantastic resource for locally produced wool batting.
CozyPureIf you don’t want to use raw batting, CozyPure have a 1″ wool comfort pad wrapped in organic cotton.
More DIY Mattress Supplier Lists
We do our best to keep tabs on current suppliers. If we’re missing someone, please drop us a line. We’re currently focused on the US market, but feel free to send us links to any international suppliers, and we’ll happily add them for our friends worldwide.
However, we cannot guarantee information provided and strongly encourage you to contact vendors to confirm configuration, materials, and/or return policies. Seriously gang, contact them with any questions or concerns you may have.
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