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It's about time you get the rest you deserve!

Fact: Buying a mattress isn't what it used to be. Gone are the days of popping into a store and having the bed you picked out delivered to your doorstep or worse, hauling it out yourself. Nowadays, there are mattress-in-a-box options and even styles designed by A-list experts. To help you differentiate between the good and the great, we've put together an extensive list of the best places to buy a mattress.

But just to be clear, the recs below won't help you decide whether you should go with a firm or cooling mattress, this guide is all about the mattress buying experience. Ahead, you'll find brands with exclusive promotions, up to year-long at-home trials, free accessories with your purchase, complimentary appointments with specialists, and much more, all working together so you can make the most informed decision about where you lay your head at night.

Finally, you can breathe and stop stressing about mattress shopping! Start taking notes or get that spreadsheet together if you prefer, and gather up all the thoughtful details we've laid out about the following mattress brands below. Stick with us and we guarantee excellent sleep every night will be in your future!

You'll rarely have to pay regular price for Saatva! The site always has hundreds of dollars worth of savings, so if you're looking for a site with major bargains to kick off your mattress hunt, this is hands down the place to be.

Speaking of bargains, Nectar should also be at the top of your list. Not only is the brand a leader in the coveted year-long at-home sleep trial (yes, the brand is that confident you'll love it), each mattress purchase includes $499 worth of free accessories. That's right, you'll get a cooling pillow, sheet set, and mattress protector as part of a package deal.

Even though you only get two free pillows with a Nolah mattress, it does have a lifetime warranty, and recently, the brand received recognition in our Live Better Awards 2022. On top of that, there are specialists on standby ready to chat with you live about any questions you may have.

Want to make a purchase from someone you can trust? Consider a Venus Williams-designed mattress. She couldn't find a bed good enough for her, so she straight up created one herself with the innovative mattress company Ghostbed. As if that's not enticing enough, all orders ship within 24 hours!

Are luxurious materials what you're after? Awara is made from organic New Zealand wool and silky cotton. Like other brands, you also get pillows, sheets, and a mattress protector included with your purchase, but it's the little things that set it apart. Awara works with Trees.org to plant 10 trees for each purchase and your order ships in as quick as three days.

Avocado wants to make a connection with you when you're buying your mattress. Beyond a free one-year at-home trial, you can schedule a Zoom meeting with a brand representative to learn more about the products. For those who prefer to do things in person, there are retail locations you can make appointments at—the full list can be found here.

Similarly, Burrow has shopping consultations with experts available for customers and the best part is, the brand has a complete furniture line so you can do your shopping all in one place. As an added bonus, the mattress has built-in straps making it a breeze to move or flip.

It would be a miss to not include Amazon on the list, specifically for Zinus products. This best-selling green tea mattress is one of the most affordable, quality buys around and of course, if you have a Prime membership, you'll get it in no time! For anyone who wants something simple and stress-free, this goes out to you.

As a respected interior designer, it's no surprise Nate Berkus has a well-crafted mattress line. For sleepers concerned about a flawless setup, Berkus and Beautyrest have your back with complimentary white glove mattress delivery. Additionally, Beautyrest will take away your old mattress at no extra charge. Keep an eye out for these perks when shopping!

It's no secret Casper is a big name and for good reason. The brand has a mattress quiz you can take to help you better understand the kind of sleeper you are. If that's not enough, shoppers are able to schedule nap trials in stores and there are customer service reps on standby ready to answer all your questions.

Shopping with your significant other is no easy feat! If that's the situation you're in, begin with Bear as the brand is known to appeal to couples. No matter your preferences or the pain you both are feeling, the Bear team can handle it all, and they'll throw in two free pillows with your purchase.

Is being able to regularly clean your mattress a priority for you? Besides getting a mattress pad, Tuft & Needle has you covered with a simple-to-maintain, removable cover. It comes in a cozy knit fabric that slips right off and into the wash, you never have to worry about spills or messes again.

Last, but certainly not least, is none other than Hastens. For any reader serious about committing to this investment, US Mattress can make that dream happen and you'll even get rewarded for it. No really, customers are eligible for 3% rewards on each purchase. Considering how pricey the premium Swedish bed is, just let that percentage sink in.

If you still need a bit more convincing or simply want to see what it's like to sleep on the famous mattress, you can book a sleep spa appointment at the brand's LA, New York, and Connecticut locations.

When it comes to mattresses, new products tend to drop in the spring around March or April, which means brands will make moves on clearing out old inventory resulting in extra low prices on original models. Of course, major holiday weekends including Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Black Friday/Cyber Monday are some of the best times to buy a new mattress.

While there are exceptions to this rule, mattress stores will have experts who can answer your questions. And since the goal is to sell only mattresses, the brands tend to entice you by throwing in free pillows or other accessories ultimately leaving you with a better deal than if you were to have looked elsewhere.

House Beautiful's Senior Shopping Editor Isis Briones will always point you in the right direction of the best of the best brands. With this list, she kept in mind can't-miss deals and standout touches from mattress companies that ultimately take the shopping experience to the next level.