Best Customizable Mattresses

Written by Loren Bullock, Certified Sleep Science Coach

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We’ll tell you about our favorite customizable mattresses—perfect for getting exactly what you want out of your sleep experience.

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A custom mattress refers to any mattress that’s customizable with regard to its size, firmness, fill, construction, or features. Custom mattress brands are becoming increasingly popular, and a growing number of third-party retailers are carrying them. The most common types of customizable mattresses are those that come in atypical shapes (like circles), custom sizes, and custom firmness settings.

Purchasing a bed that’s custom-made to suit your needs helps guarantee your satisfaction with the mattress for years to come, which is one of the most appealing aspects of a custom mattress. However, custom mattresses can be quite expensive, so it’s important to make sure the mattress you purchase is one you’re confidently investing in.

In this guide, we’re sharing the best customizable mattresses available online in 2023. Whether you’re looking for a special size mattress in the perfect fit for your master bedroom or an adjustable firmness mattress, this article should help. You’ll also learn about the types of custom mattresses available, important shopping considerations, and how to choose the best customizable mattress for your home.

Best Customizable Mattresses of 2023

• Helix Midnight—Editor’s Pick
• Saatva Solaire—Best Luxury Custom Mattress
• Nest Bedding Owl Hybrid Latex—Best Split Firmness Hybrid for Couples
• Plushbeds Botanical Bliss Mattress—Best Split Firmness Latex for Couples

Nerd’s Pick: Helix Mattress

Pros of Helix Mattresses

Six hybrid designs to choose from

Multiple firmness options

Plus-size option

Cons of Helix Mattresses

Not traditional memory foam or innerspring feel

Can be too soft or too hard for some

After taking Helix’s sleep quiz online, Helix will suggest one of their six hybrid designs for you. The company takes a focus on delivering excellent sleep to a wide variety of sleepers based on their needs, making them Nerd’s Pick for best customizable mattress.

The brand also offers a range of firmness settings, which vary from as soft as 3/10 to as firm as 8/10. The Sunset, Midnight, and Twilight Helix mattresses contain memory foam comfort layers, polyfoam transitional layers, and pocketed coil support cores. The Moonlight, Dusk, and Dawn Helix mattresses feature comfort layers of Helix Dynamic Foam, transitional layers, and pocketed coil support cores. If you want a custom-fit mattress but aren’t sure which is best for you, we highly recommend taking the Helix sleep quiz online.

What our testers say: “We consider Helix Sleep to be one of the top online mattress brands currently on the market. They use quality materials to make a standard and upgraded Luxe mattress model for every firmness preference. They also offer free shipping, an industry-standard 100-night trial period, and 10–15 year warranties.” –Catherine, Content Director

Who Might Like a Helix Mattress

• Plus-sized folks—Heavyweight sleepers should check out the Helix Plus Mattress, which is specially crafted with heavyweight sleepers in mind.
• All body types and sleeping positions—Every Helix mattress has a customized foam layer that’s designed based on the ideal firmness of the sleeper type that the mattress is targeted to support. 

Who Might Not Like a Helix Mattress

• Luxury shoppers–should check out the Helix Luxe line, which offers the same beds with extra features at a higher price point.

Other User Reviews

As an example of a popular Helix bed, the Helix Midnight rates 4.5 stars out of 5 on the Helix website. The main negative is that reviewers tend to find it too soft for their liking and feel as though they’re sinking. But overall, users say they’re getting a great nights’ sleep and some pain relief.

Read our full Helix Midnight Mattress Review to learn more.

Best Luxury Custom Mattress: Saatva Solaire

Pros of the Saatva Solaire

50 airchamber firmness settings

Great motion isolation

Responsive

Cons of the Saatva Solaire

Expensive

Noisy

The Saatva Solaire is an airbed mattress with 50 air chamber settings. The settings refer to the various firmness settings of the mattress, which can be easily adjusted by raising or lowering the air pressure with a remote control. In addition, the Queen and King size mattresses have dual-firmness. This means that the mattresses are constructed with two air chambers and two remote controls, allowing sleepers to select a different firmness setting than their partner’s.

If you’re looking for a mattress with a very wide range of firmness settings for various body weights and sleep positions, this is our recommendation. The Solaire is constructed with a cotton pillow top for added comfort, a comfort layer of gel-infused memory foam, and Talalay latex. The latex layer is zoned for ideal support along the spinal column and is followed by support layers of vulcanized air chambers.

What our testers say: “The Saatva Solaire is a precision adjustable airbed mattress with 50 firmness options. Dual-firmness and excellent motion isolation make the Solaire a superb mattress for couples. With pressure-relieving foam and zoned support latex, the Solaire may ease body aches and pains for people of every sleeping position and body size.” –Ashton, Staff Writer

Who Might Like the Saatva Solaire

• Couples–The dual air chambers mean stellar motion isolation and the option to choose a different firmness setting than your partner.
• Any body type and all sleeping positions–Since you can choose the firmness setting yourself, this bed is tailored specifically to your needs.

Who Might Not Like the Saatva Solaire

• Super-soft mattress lovers–This bed is still pretty firm despite its comfortable foam top layers; if you’re looking for a traditionally extremely soft mattress, check out our best soft mattresses.
• Budget shoppers–The Solaire is our most costly custom mattress recommendation, but with its luxury construction, which features high-quality materials, thoughtful design, and unexpected features, we think this custom bed is worth the price tag. 

Other User Reviews

On Saatva’s website, the reviews for the Saatva Solaire are overwhelmingly positive, coming in at 4.8 out of 5 stars. Customers praise both the delivery and the high quality of the bed. Negative reviews say that the beg can sag around the perimeter, while others say they don’t believe an adjustable mattress is for them. However, these reviews also cite amazing customer service from Saatva when it comes to returns and exchanges.

Read our full Saatva Solaire Mattress Review to learn more.

Best Split Firmness Mattress: Nest Bedding Owl Hybrid Latex

Pros of the Owl Hybrid Latex

Multiple firmness options

Breathable construction

Organic materials

Cons of the Owl Hybrid Latex

May be too soft for heavier people

The Nest Bedding Owl Hybrid Latex is ideal for shoppers who are set on a latex bed and want their choice of firmness options, regardless of the size mattress they’re after. This mattress combines the bounce of latex foam with supportive pocketed coils for a comfortable sleeping experience that’s also unique in feel.

Regardless of the size you choose, the Owl features comfort layers of breathable Dunlop latex and a support layer of pocketed coils for bounce. It comes in three firmness options: Plush, Medium, and Firm. If you purchase a King or California King, you and your partner will be able to choose the firmness you want on your respective sides. The Plush setting is rather soft (4/10), the Medium option is right in the middle (5/10), and the Firm option is relatively firm (7.5/10), according to Nest’s website.

What our testers say: “The Owl Hybrid Latex mattress from Nest Bedding is an all-natural option for eco-conscious shoppers. With three firmness options, it works for all sleeping positions, though we think it’s best for back sleepers and stomach sleepers.” –Becca, Mattress Tester

Who Might Like the Owl Latex Hybrid

• Eco-conscious shoppers–With organic and sustainably ingredients, the Owl is great for those who want a green mattress.
• People with allergies–Same with the above, if you’re especially sensitive to the materials in other mattresses, the Owl may be the best pick for you.

Who Might Not Like the Owl Latex Hybrid

• Heavyweight sleepers–If you’re set on the Owl, choose their firmest option. But be aware this still may be too soft for sleepers who weigh over 230 pounds.

Other User Reviews

With 4.8 out of 5 stars on Nest’s website, the Owl has mostly positive reviews. Complaints center around personal preference of finding the bed too soft, too firm, or not as cushioning as customers would like. Positive reviews say the bed is temperature neutral and helped relieve their pain.

Read our full Nest Bedding Owl mattress review to learn more.

Best Split Firmness Latex Mattress: PlushBeds Botanical Bliss

Pros of the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss

Organic, hypoallergenic, and responsibly-sourced

Great motion isolation

Temperature neutral

Cons of the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss

Expensive

Not great edge support

The PlushBeds mattress is one of the most customizable beds on this list. Shoppers can choose from nine sizes, including Split Queen, Split King, and Split California King, two firmness options, and three height profiles. Not only this, but all Plushbeds are priced reasonably, making them a great value pick for sleepers looking for quality mattresses.

Regardless of the options you choose, your PlushBed will be constructed with a breathable organic cotton cover, organic temperature regulating wool, and organic Dunlop latex. We chose this as our top custom latex mattress because the PlushBed Botanical Bliss is 100% natural, including natural latex. You’ll enjoy all the benefits of organic natural latex, including dust mite resistance, cool sleep, no off-gassing, antimicrobial properties, and no toxins, in addition to the opportunity to customize the mattress firmness to your needs. The Botanical Bliss is also one of our top picks for best organic mattresses! 

What our testers say: “The Botanical Bliss and Luxury Bliss lines both feature medium-firm to firm options. You’re in luck all the way around. Latex mattresses, in general, also do a good job contouring and supporting your body in equal measure.”

Who Might Like the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss

• Eco-conscious shoppers–Like the Nest Owl, the Botanical Bliss is a great option for those looking for a green mattress.
• Back sleepers–The firm options of the Botanical Bliss are great for support and promoting proper spinal alignment.

Who Might Not Like the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss

• Budget shoppers–This is an expensive, luxury-priced bed, so if you’re looking for something more affordable, check out Helix.
• Those who need a supportive edge–Though the PlushBeds are durable, there’s something lacking about the edge support, so if you sleep on the edge of the bed or sit on it so you can get out of bed, look elsewhere.

Other User Reviews

On PlushBeds’ site, the Botanical Bliss gets an overwhelmingly positive 4.9 out of 5 stars. The majority positive reviews say that the bed lives up to its name, providing comfortability and pressure relief. Negative reviews say the bed was too soft for their needs, especially heavyweight sleepers.

Read our full Plushbeds Botanical Bliss Mattress review to learn more.

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Why Buy a Customizable Mattress?

Customizable mattresses provide a unique sleeping experience—one that can be modified on the fly in order to accommodate your individual needs. Let’s take a look at what specifically makes this customizability something worth considering.

Eliminate the Guesswork

With all the mattress options out there, there’s no doubt it can be stressful shopping for such an expensive item. After all, how do you know you’re getting the perfect mattress for you? With a customizable mattress, you don’t need to worry about what the right firmness option is or what sleeping positions will be supported. Instead, you can make adjustments to the mattress’ qualities in order to create your best possible sleeping experience.

Sleep Soundly with Your Partner

If you’ve ever shared a bed with someone, you probably know how frustrating it can be to find a mattress that suits both of your preferences. Maybe one of you likes to sleep all the way towards the perimeter of the bed, and so you need a high firmness level that provides great edge support, while the other one prefers a medium-firm mattress that cushions pressure points. 

Good news! Many customizable mattresses allow you to customize each side of the bed. Meaning you can build your side for pressure relief while your partner can make a nice, firm surface that provides great edge support and works well for stomach sleepers. As an added bonus, the separate sides can make for excellent isolation of motion transfer, meaning your restless partner won’t wake you as they toss and turn.

Related: Best Mattresses for Couples

Mattress Cooling Technology

Sleep hot? Then you’ll love the variety of cooling options that some customizable mattresses offer. Materials like copper infused foam and cooling gel help keep hot sleepers from becoming uncomfortable as they sleep.

Related: Best Cooling Mattresses

Choosing the Right Customizable Mattress

Types

Because there’s no industry standard definition of ‘custom mattress,’ a variety of mattress types are often sold as custom or customizable mattresses. Below, we outline the types of mattress you may see online that are sold as custom beds or have customizable options.

• Choose Your Firmness—Some mattress companies sell mattress styles that are available in multiple firmness options. For example, a hybrid mattress company may sell one mattress style that comes in soft, medium, and firm settings to suit a wide variety of sleepers. See: Best Firm Mattresses
• Choose Your Height—Similarly, some mattress companies sell mattress styles in a variety of profile (height) levels. This allows sleepers to choose a bed height that they feel comfortable with or that suits their unique needs. For example, elderly individuals who have trouble getting in and out of bed may prefer a mattress with a lower profile.
• Adjustable Firmness—Beds with adjustable firmness levels are mattresses whose firmness level and overall feel can be changed in a single model. Typically, these are air beds with remote controls to add or release air in the support layers. Flippable mattresses, split-firmness mattresses, waterbeds, air mattresses, and all-foam mattresses that can be unzipped and rearranged also fall into this category.
• Adjustable Base—Mattresses that work with adjustable bases can be raised or lowered in the head, foot, and mid-section areas to accommodate for various injuries, sleeping positions, or in-bed activities, like reading and watching TV. Only some mattresses work with adjustable bases.
• Custom Size—Custom size mattresses are mattresses that can be made in a variety of atypical shapes, like circles and ovals, or have custom dimensions that don’t fall into the standard mattress size (twin mattress, full mattress, etc.) dimension categories. Most often, custom size mattresses are used as boat mattresses, RV mattresses, or camper mattresses, but some sleepers have unique bed frames or sleeping spaces at home that require custom mattress dimensions.

Considerations

Below, we share important buying considerations to keep in mind prior to deciding on a custom size mattress, custom firmness mattress, or other type of custom bed.

• Type—Whether you want an all-foam, latex, innerspring, hybrid mattress, or another style, custom mattresses are available in any mattress type. We recommend choosing the type of mattress you want prior to settling on just any custom bed, as the type will have the most impact on the mattress’ overall feel, price, features, and longevity.
• Durability—Some custom beds, especially custom-shaped beds, tend to be more expensive than others. The mattress’ durability, or how long it will last, is an important factor to consider when purchasing an expensive mattress that may not fit into a new space if you move or purchase a different bed frame.
• Firmness—Whether you’re looking into custom profile beds, custom size mattresses, or beds with dual-firmness settings, it’s a good idea to know the firmness that best suits your sleeping style and personal preferences prior to shopping. Take a look at our Mattress Firmness Guide if you’re not sure.
• Price—Custom beds are more expensive than standard size models because they’re specially-made, requiring more time and sometimes materials on the part of the manufacturer. It can be easy to get carried away when you see beautiful beds with unique features and setting options, so we recommend setting a budget prior to shopping and doing your best to stick to it. 
• Policies—It’s fairly standard for online mattress companies to include free delivery, generous warranties, and long trial periods with any new mattress purchase. This should be especially true for custom beds that incorporate various profile heights and firmness levels, and it should absolutely be true if you’re paying to have a new mattress custom-made from scratch. 
• Brand/Retailer Reputation—There’s no doubt that the reputation of the company or retailer is important for any purchase, but we think it’s especially important when purchasing a custom mattress. Mattresses are among the more expensive items purchased for any home or sleeping area, and the brand or retailer’s reputation with regard to quality, customer service, durability, and more will improve the chances that you’ll enjoy the mattress you invest in. We recommend reading our reviews and browsing customer testimonials prior to purchase.

Picking the Right Mattress for You

There’s no right or wrong with regard to choosing a custom mattress. As mentioned, “custom mattress” means different things to different shoppers. For some, it’s a true custom-made mattress with a unique shape, size, firmness setting, and set of features that costs a pretty penny. Other sleepers simply want the option to choose the firmness setting of a budget-friendly mattress that they’ll use for a few years.

Before shopping, evaluate what you’re looking for in a custom mattress, the type of mattress you want, and what your budget is. From there, we recommend reviewing our list of the top custom mattresses to see if there’s one that fits your set of criteria.

Conclusion

If you’re ready to get rid of an old, antique bed, a custom mattress is a good way to go. At the end of the day, the custom new mattress you purchase should feel like a worthwhile investment, and you should be happy with any custom mattress you buy. After all, it is custom made for you. 

For any custom mattress purchase that isn’t standard size (a true custom-made bed), we recommend closely reviewing the manufacturer’s return and warranty policy to make sure you’re protected in case the mattress isn’t up to your expectations or doesn’t meet the specifications you designated. Most likely, you won’t be able to try out your custom mattress in a mattress store showroom, so it’s a good idea to be sure before you buy.

Recap: Top Rated Customizable Mattresses

Mattress	Award	Nerd Score
Helix	Editor’s Pick	4.7/5
Saatva Solaire	Best Luxury Custom Mattress	4.9/5
Nest Bedding Owl Hybrid Latex	Best Split Firmness Hybrid for Couples	4.7/5
Plushbeds Botanical Bliss Mattress	Best Split Firmness Latex for Couples	4.9/5
Sleep Number 360 C2	Best with Adjustable Base	4.8/5
Ecosa	Best Adjustable Firmness	4.7/5