mattress type comparison guide: https://www.sleeplikethedead.com/mattress-compare-type.html

NN leaning towards latex, memory foam, or hybrid

goals/ budget:

NN: under $2,000, durable & long-lasting, ideally at least 8 years of service

I really liked the adjustable frame and personally don’t mind saying goodbye to our current frame and finding a different solution to items under the bed, but I understand that’s another added expense of at least $900 so maybe not best at this time.

AC: I like this one: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vatnestroem-pocket-spring-mattress-medium-firm-natural-10493935/

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options (ranked in order of preference):