There are so many facets of choosing a mattress that purchasing a new one can become a confusing hassle. Mattresses have many attributes that each customer must consider while trying to find the perfect match for the individual. Firm or soft, memory foam or traditional coil-spring, and also plush, pillow-top, or euro-top. The language of the world of mattresses can be confusing. Many customers might think that plush, pillow-top, and euro-top are all really the same attribute. Not so, and choosing between the three is important to finding the perfect mattress to get quality sleep.

The standard firm mattress does not feature additional padding to soften the surface that is actually lied down on. A plush mattress is one that has a bit of additional padding added to a firm mattress. Plush is a good choice for people who like a firm mattress but want just a little bit of a padded feeling to soften the top. Plush mattresses are not the kind of mattress that a person really sinks down into. They are a good choice for young children who shouldn't have too much fluffy bedding, and also for elderly people who might have difficulty getting out of a bed that is too fluffy and soft. Of course, some people might find that plush isn't soft and fluffy enough.

Pillow-top mattresses offer orthopedic support with a soft, fluffy, cushiony top to sleep on. They feature a thick, quilted, stuffed pillow-like top that is sewn onto the top of the mattress. Many are able to be flipped because they feature pillow-tops on both sides, thus prolonging the life of the mattress. It is important to note that the filling that makes the pillow-top fluffy and soft will compact down over time. However, if this happens and the sleeper notices a significant difference, a quilted mattress topper can always be added to make the bed once again fluffy and soft. Euro-top mattresses help to avoid the problem of worn down stuffing by building the additional padding into the mattress instead of sewing it on top. Foam is used in many euro-top mattresses because it absorbs energy and holds its shape well. Many euro-top mattresses offer the same amount of plush, fluffy cushioning as pillow-tops but are not as tall as pillow-tops can be. This makes it very easy to combine a euro-top mattress with a mattress topper of choice to create the sleep situation.

Memory foam mattress toppers are popular for adding a layer of softness to any mattress. Many memory foam mattress toppers feature a combination of a layer of memory foam under a fluffy quilted layer. In effect, this is two toppers in one. Mattress toppers help create the feeling that is wanted without sacrificing support. They also have the benefit of being inexpensive and easily washed or replaced. Customers should keep mattress toppers in mind when deciding whether to purchase a plush, pillow-top, or euro-top mattress, as the use of a mattress topper will allow some altering to the feeling of the bed later on.