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Buying Guides

Elevate your sleep experience with confidence! Explore our buying guide, your go-to resource for choosing products that suit your unique needs.

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Twin Mattress Size: Chart + Dimensions Guide [2025]

Key Takeaways: The standard twin mattress size is 38 inches wide and 75 inches long. A...

A cozy bed with neutral-colored throw pillows and blankets next to a vase of flowers on a bedside table.

Alaskan King Bed: Dimensions & Comparison Guide [2025]

Key Takeaways An Alaskan king bed measures 108-by-108 inches or 9-by-9 feet , making it the...

The Purple RestorePlus™ mattress on a cream upholstered bed frame between two wood nightstands in a bright bedroom.

What Is a Hybrid Mattress? Pros + Cons [2025 Guide]

A hybrid mattress has both a foam or latex base layer and a bottom layer with...

A Purple RestorePremier Hybrid mattress sits on a four poster canopy bed frame in a bedroom with ivory accents.

Best Leesa Alternative for 2025 (+ Why Purple Is #1)

Our Picks: Purple mattresses are the best Leesa alternatives. With the cooling, instantly adaptive GelFlex® Grid...

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How Much Should You Spend on a Mattress? [2025 Guide]

How much does a bed cost? The average mattress cost in 2025 is between $900 and...

Purple Hybrid mattress unmade on a velvet green bed frame in a bedroom with midcentury modern decor.

Best Casper Mattress Alternatives [2025 Features Guide]

Who Makes the Best Casper Alternative? Purple is undoubtedly the best Casper alternative. With nine models...

A happy woman rests on the Purple Harmony pillow.

The Complete Purple Pillow Comparison Guide [2025]

The one thing standing between you and a great night’s sleep? Your pillow. While the answer...

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What Is Pressure Relief + Why Does It Matter in a Mattress?

What type of mattress is best for pressure relief? The best mattresses for pressure relief are...

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How To Choose a Mattress Protector: What To Look For [Guide]

Key Takeaways A mattress protector is a removable cover that fits between your mattress and fitted...

Purple mattress in a dark wood platform bed foundation.

10 Types of Mattresses Explained: Pros and Cons of Each

Which type of mattress is best? The six most common types of mattresses are innerspring, foam...

RestorePlus mattress in bedroom setting

Hybrid vs. Innerspring Mattress: Which Is Better For You?

Key Takeaways Innerspring mattresses are affordable, with an inner coil structure for support and a thin...

A woman reading in bed, her mattress on a Purple metal platform base.

Platform Bed vs. Box Spring: Pros, Cons + Differences [Guide]

Platform beds are a type of bed frame with a built-in foundation typically built from metal...