Ultra Hybrid

I got the dreamcloud recently - their more expensive hybrid - and I love it. Wanted plush and soft as well as I’m a side sleeper.

I don’t have AS but I do have chronic back issues, and my dreamcloud has been great for support while still having a bit of cushion for side sleeping. It’s on the medium-firm side, so not rock hard, but it’s kept my spine feeling a lot better than other mattresses I’ve tried.

If you prefer semi-firm do not get the nova form. 100% memory foam will not provide the support you want. I had a dreamcloud before the one I bought and I’m thinking about going back. My hips and lower back are death on a stick every morning

Mattresses are difficult to recommend. I loved my Dream cloud mattress until I lost a ton of weight and then it was too firm for me. I am a hot sleeper as well, I would recommend getting a good quality set of 100% bamboo or lyocell sheets and blankets. Linen is also great, but the already soft kind is quite expensive

Some brands really do make a noticeable difference. A firm Brooklyn Bedding, Glacier Sleep, Engineered Sleep, or DLX mattress can feel completely different from a firm Amazon, Nectar, DreamCloud, or other imported models, especially those that use lower-quality or lower-density foams. This is where a bit of research and education pays off. It’s not just about how a mattress feels during the first month; it’s about how it performs over time. Mattress build and construction, material quality, foam density, and overall design all influence long-term comfort and support. So, while trying mattresses in-store or taking advantage of trial periods is helpful, understanding what’s inside the mattress can save you from disappointment later. A mattress that maintains its firmness and support over years is worth a little extra attention upfront. Of course to address your question of balancing budget, firmness and comfort may depend on what you consider "budget." Once a budget range is established, age, height and weight along with sleep position, that is when you can move on to an educated way to select your mattress.

I think you are correct. It's anecdotal, but the two different-manufacturer mattresses I've bought in the last three years are 3-4" taller than the ones I bought in 2000, and they're actually less comfortable. I'm currently sitting on a new Dreamcloud hybrid and have a Bear memory foam now in my spare bedroom. Both required a thick topper. Both are now so tall that I have to buy sheets with 18" deep pockets. I'm guessing the problem is the bed-in-a-box. Next time I'll get a loan and buy a showroom brand in-store for 5x the price.

I purchased a DreamCloud mattress just over a year ago now and it has been an absolute life saver! I was honestly in between decisions of Big Fig vs DreamCloud but then the prices were better for DreamCloud…. After a year though, we’ve seen no sagging or anything at all even though we tend to hang out on the bed often!