These Are the Only Luxury Mattresses Worth Buying, According to Editors Who Sleep on Them Every Night

When we decided to gather the best luxury mattresses on the market, we had years of reviewing, testing, and researching to fall back on. We combed through editor favorites, previous Live Better Award winners, and our trusted bedding retailers to find the best of the best. Price was also a factor here, as there comes a point where paying a little more is worth the investment in terms of quality. All the mattresses on this list are over $2,000, with some currently on sale right now (so you'll want to take advantage of that!).

We also know that everyone's sleep is unique to their bodies and preferences, so we searched for cooling mattresses to suit hot sleepers, motion-isolating ones for couples, and supportive ones for achy sleepers. In addition, we checked for extra special features like reinforced edge support, hypoallergenic materials, and quilted tops to ensure your rest is as comfortable and tailored as possible.

Unlike buying a table lamp or a coffee table, investing in a luxury mattress requires a lot of consideration. After all, you interact with your mattress more than you do your lamps and accent tables, so making sure it's compatible with your life and sleep habits is key. Below, discover a few elements worth noting before clicking "add to cart."

Material: Material is probably the most important factor when it comes to choosing a luxury mattress. The most common are memory foam, hybrid (with both foam and springs), innersprings, and natural latex. Yes, there are other materials used to build luxury mattresses, but these four are the ones you'll see the most, so these are the four we will focus on, starting with memory foam. While you wouldn't want to run and jump onto a memory foam mattress, it does have a unique softness that makes it a top pick. Within seconds of lying down, you'll notice yourself sink half an inch or so as the foam molds to your contours. The downside? They don't tend to last as long as some other materials, such as hybrid or all-innerspring mattresses. Think of replacing your memory foam mattress every seven or eight years to reap the most benefits.

As far as hybrid mattresses go, you get the best of both memory foam (comfort) and springs (durability). Innerspring mattresses are usually not the most plush, but they will last you the longest since they rely on metal coils to offer optimal support. The springs are always topped with a few inches of foam, but you'll hear the springs as you move around.

Lastly, natural latex mattresses are for people who like the idea of an organic mattress built from nature (latex derives from rubber trees). Latex feels similar to foam, but it's generally a bit softer and doesn't contour to your body as much. If you haven't noticed any issues in your joints that need correcting, a latex mattress will be a good fit for you.

Firmness Level: The firmness level contributes mostly to comfort. While some people prefer a firmer mattress to improve spinal alignment and joint pressure relief, others like the feel of a sink-in soft mattress. One is not better than the other; it's all about preference. Luckily, plenty of our picks offer various degrees of firmness.

Special Features: When we say special features, we don't mean included USB ports or self-cleaning capabilities. We mean special features such as cooling, antimicrobial, and more. If bonuses like these are important to you, know that a lot of our picks include such features.

Contrary to popular belief, the marker of a luxury mattress is not necessarily the price. The price, though, is usually driven by the materials, which are an indicator of a mattress's luxury level. Look for natural materials, such as latex and wool. Otherwise, mattresses constructed with multiple layers are another sure-fire way to ensure an expensive mattress is worth it. Lastly, look for any certifications, such as Greenguard Gold and CertiPUR-US, which indicate sustainability and ethical manufacturing processes. Although all the mattresses on our list are free from bells and whistles, if you're looking for a smart mattress that can warm up your feet or come with nightlights, we have a luxurious recommendation for you: try Sleep Number's i8 Mattress. Most people don't need a smart mattress, but if you want something that will really "wow" you or your guests, a smart bed will do just that.

As is the case with any bed, the mattress isn't solely responsible for whether or not you'll get a good night's sleep day after day. You'll also need a set of soft sheets (that may or may not be cooling), plush pillows, a good comforter, and a mattress topper, if you're feeling extra fancy. All of these items work with the mattress to give you a supremely good slumber.

The House Beautiful shopping editors have covered everything you could possible put on your bed, including the best luxury sheets, best mattresses, and silk pillowcases. When it came to this story on luxury mattresses, we had to include some of our own mattresses because we can confirm that they are extremely comfortable. For any mattresses we didn't test ourselves, you can trust that we put hours of research into our curated list of the internet's most beloved options. First, we chose ones with the highest ratings, then we delved into the reviews (each one had at least a couple hundred) and made sure that if we decided to include the mattress on our list, the reviews backed it up.