This post created in sponsorship with Leesa.
Mattresses are a sensitive subject in our house. My husband and I have been sleeping on the same mattress for as long as I can remember—it’s moved with us through three homes. I’ve wanted a new one for years, but my husband resists: the cost, the time, and the risk of ending up with a mattress we don’t like make him hesitant, so the conversation usually gets avoided.
I want a mattress that feels luxurious, is comfortable, and doesn’t break the bank. Is that too much to ask? We’re also dreading moving our current mattress—it’s so heavy and awkward that carrying it down stairs feels risky. Who wants to haul that beast to a new house or spend money moving it? And of course there’s the fear of buying a new mattress and regretting it for years.
Recently I was contacted by a mattress company. This one stood out because it’s well reviewed, affordable, comes in a compact box, and offers a 100-night return window. The boxed delivery made it especially appealing. Just as I began to think about convincing my husband to try it, my daughter Kylee texted that she needed a new mattress for her guest room. We’ll likely be staying in her guest room for a while when we visit, so the timing was perfect.
We don’t actually need a new mattress until we move, so I suggested Kylee order one for her guest room. She lives in a cute three-story townhouse in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, and getting furniture up those stairs is always a challenge—remember her sofa saga? The idea of a mattress that arrives in a manageable box made her very happy. I’ll let her share the rest.
Hi everyone—Kylee here. I’ve been planning how to make our guest room cozy for visitors. My husband Lance and I wanted to focus on bedding and small details, but our old mattress was so saggy we needed to replace it before decorating. When my mom mentioned the Leesa mattress, it sounded like a great fit. I’d never bought a mattress before—we usually had hand-me-downs—so I was nervous, but ordering turned out to be the easiest experience.
The mattress arrived by mail in a box about the size of a mini fridge. My sister Courtney and I were able to carry it into the house on our own. Ordering online felt simple and no salesperson was involved. Leesa also offers a 100-night trial, so we could try it risk-free and return it if it didn’t work for us.
We took the boxed mattress up to the small guest room on the third floor, curious how it would expand. Unpacking it, we watched it unfurl and fill the vintage brass bed frame. The compact packaging made setup easy even in a tight space.
The 10-inch mattress comes in all standard sizes and features three distinct foam layers: 2 inches of memory foam, 2 inches of a latex-like perforated foam named Avena™ designed to improve cooling, and a supportive base layer. One nice perk is that for every ten mattresses sold, one is donated to a shelter.
We’ve spent evenings testing the mattress in the guest room while watching movies, and so far it’s very comfortable. No more sagging, and our guests will appreciate a proper bed. It feels great to have a finished guest room with a brand-new mattress, and I know my mom is eager to have my dad try it so he can feel more confident about buying a new mattress himself.
For readers interested in trying Leesa, a limited promotion is available: the first 15 readers who redeem promo code INSPIREDROOM at checkout will receive $75 off their order.
Sweet dreams!
This post is sponsored by Leesa.