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8 Best High-Design Mattresses in a Box of 2025, Vetted by AD

**Would you recommend this mattress to a friend?** Absolutely! The duality of plushness and support is exceptional, and after years of using a classic spring mattress, I’m a happy convert. I look forward to sinking into the mattress each night, but I never feel like it’s swallowing me or too plush. It offers solid motion retention, so I’ve rarely woken up when my husband gets up for work or goes downstairs to get our toddler out of his crib. The plushness of the mattress is a testament to the brand’s commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, and the comfortable feel of the quilted top is a major draw. The advanced firmness of the mattress is a definite plus, and I’m excited to experience the luxurious experience of a certified organic mattress.
**Would you recommend this mattress to a friend?** Absolutely! The duality of plushness and support is exceptional, and after years of using a classic spring mattress, I’m a happy convert. I look forward to sinking into the mattress each night, but I never feel like it’s swallowing me or too plush. It offers solid motion retention, so I’ve rarely woken up when my husband gets up for work or goes downstairs to get our toddler out of his crib. The sides also have good edge support, so while it feels plush where I’m laying, I’ve never felt any sagging or sinking while sitting on the edge of the mattress.

I would just tell them to splurge on in-home delivery (especially if they have a two-story journey like we did!).

**Does the PlushBeds mattress offer any specific luxury details?** Made in my home state of California, PlushBeds has become known for creating luxury mattresses with sustainable materials and manufacturing practices. The brand has a number of certifications, including Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) cotton and wool, and GreenGuard Gold. This latex mattress received rave reviews for support and comfort, and I was eager to try the medium firmness, which 80% of PlushBeds customers considered “ideal.” There are an impressive six layers packed into this mattress, each of which is made with organic cotton, organic wool, and organic and natural latex. While this was my first foam mattress, I’ve loved the feel overall and appreciate the peace of mind that comes with the certified organic materials.

**What bed frames does this mattress pair best with?** Since it’s a softer bed, we recommend laying this mattress on a flat, solid frame (like a wooden bed frame) or with a box spring atop any frame of your choosing. This typically helps prevent sagging or dipping in the middle.

## Even More AD-Approved Mattresses

**Upsides**

* Made of natural materials like natural latex rubber for eco-minded shoppers
* Includes sturdy pocketed coils for added support as you sleep
* Soft and warm wool cover is ideal for those who sleep cold

**Downsides**

Might be too firm for side sleepers without a mattress topper

**Who It’s Best For**

* Back sleepers since it leans firmer to keep the body and spine in alignment
* Eco-conscious shoppers who look for organic mattress materials and overall production ethos

**Specs**

* **Mattress type:** Hybrid
* **Layers:** Five layers: Made of 100% natural latex rubber from sustainable farms, GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool, plus pocketed support coils
* **Firmness:** Medium-firm
* **Height:** 10 inches
* **Weight:** 94 pounds
* **Warranty:** 100-night trial period, 10-year warranty, free shipping and returns

This mattress is ideal for back sleepers or anyone who doesn’t like their mattress too soft. Contributor Katarina Kovac can attest that this bed hits all the right spots for back sleepers and then some. “Often gravitating toward a more firm sleeping experience, this mattress was perfect—not the firmest, but it wasn’t too soft to where I sank in,” she says. “The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.” As for additional perks? The American Chiropractic Association has endorsed Avocado mattresses since 2020 and the mattress is 100% organic from its materials to production process, which gives Kovac all the more reason to give the bed a five-star approval from me.

**Upsides**

* The patented heat-wicking graphite are top of class features for hot sleepers
* It gets even more breathability from innovative gel beads
* It’s designed as a medium-plush bed for premium cushioning

**Downsides**

Not ideal for those seeking substantial spinal support

**Who It’s Best For**

* Side sleepers since it has a soft feel to rest on
* Hot sleepers since it boasts a signature foam that wicks away heat and adds breathability

**Specs**

* **Mattress type:** Memory foam
* **Layers:** Three layers: Signature T&N Adaptive foam with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and more gel beads for added breathability compared to the Original Mattress
* **Firmness:** Medium-plush
* **Height:** 12 inches
* **Weight:** 93.47 pounds (box + mattress)
* **Warranty:** 100-night sleep trial, 10-year limited warranty, free shipping and returns

Another option for hot sleepers, the Mint mattress from Tuft & Needle uses T&N Adaptive foam with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and cooling gel beads for additional breathability. On top of all of that, it’s super comfy. “I am a side sleeper and personally prefer a medium-firm, supportive feel, so I went into this test expecting an overly squishy mattress. But the Mint did not disappoint,” says contributor Anna Fixsen in her mattress review. “The invisible support layer is made of cushy gel beads that are distributed evenly. It has just enough give, however, to (dare I quote Goldilocks?) feel just right.” Overall, Fixsen found that she fell asleep faster and better on this mattress than her old innerspring mattress—despite being someone prone to tossing and turning—making this a great option out of all the memory foam mattresses out there.

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$4,000

Purple

**Upsides**

* For sleepers with chronic aches and pains, this bed is helpful since it molds to pressure points for added relief
* The buoyant, soft feel makes it perfect for those looking for a marshmallowy feel
* The patented GelFlex Grid technology is designed to pull heat away from the body

**Downsides**

Expensive

**Who It’s Best For**

* Hot sleepers who crave a breathable, yet elevated bed
* Combination sleepers who like a versatile mattress with support for any side\
pers

**Specs**

* **Mattress type:** Hybrid
* **Layers:** Three layers: Spring coils and Purple’s proprietary GelFlex Grid designed to be simultaneously soft and firm, supportive, but flex around your pressure points
* **Firmness:** Firm
* **Height:** 13 inches
* **Weight:** 137 pounds
* **Warranty:** 100-night sleep trial, 10-year warranty, and free shipping and returns

The Purple Hybrid mattress keeps it a little more lean with only three layers. One of the layers includes Purple’s own proprietary GelFlex Grid, aimed to feel both soft and firm—molding to your pressure points, while still offering optimal support. This balance shone through to contributor Shoko Wanger. “The first time I sat on it, I was shocked at how squishy it felt,” Wanger says. “My toddler son even hopped on with me and immediately said, ‘Bouncy!’ But then, when I lay down, I was surprised again—I wasn’t sinking into it the way I expected I would; instead, I felt buoyant.” In fact, Wanger recommended it felt perfect for someone who prefers a firmer bed, saying “that aforementioned combo of cushiness and extra support is almost addictive.”

**Upsides**

* Durable lift straps on each side of the mattress
* Available on Amazon for another streamlined shipping option
* Made of organic materials without off-gassing

**Downsides**

Our tester noticed some uneven stitching along the edge of the mattress

**Who It’s Best For**

* Shoppers looking for an affordable option
* Eco-conscious shoppers

**Specs**

* **Mattress type:** Organic hybrid
* **Layers:** Organic wool and rayon from bamboo quilted cover, organic latex core, individually wrapped coil layer
* **Firmness:** Medium-firm
* **Height:** 10 inches
* **Weight:** 91 pounds
* **Warranty:** 365 sleep trial, lifetime warranty

This is the best bed-in-a-box for shoppers looking for an organic mattress at an affordable price point. “Since this Awara focuses on eco-friendly factors, I was incredibly happy to confirm that there was absolutely no off-gassing once the plastic was removed and the mattress started to decompress,” says contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert. “I also love the velvety feel of the quilted top, a rayon blend that covers the organic New Zealand wool padding.”

Would you recommend this mattress to a friend? Absolutely! The duality of plushness and support is exceptional, and after years of using a classic spring mattress, I’m a happy convert. I look forward to sinking into the mattress each night, but I never feel like it’s swallowing me or too plush. It offers solid motion retention, so I’ve rarely woken up when my husband gets up for work or goes downstairs to get our toddler out of his crib. The sides also have good edge support, so while it feels plush where I’m laying, I’ve never felt any sagging or sinking while sitting on the edge of the mattress.

I would just tell them to splurge on in-home delivery (especially if they have a two-story journey like we did!).

Does the PlushBeds mattress offer any specific luxury details? Made in my home state of California, PlushBeds has become known for creating luxury mattresses with sustainable materials and manufacturing practices. The brand has a number of certifications, including Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) cotton and wool, and GreenGuard Gold. This latex mattress received rave reviews for support and comfort, and I was eager to try the medium firmness, which 80% of PlushBeds customers considered “ideal.” There are an impressive six layers packed into this mattress, each of which is made with organic cotton, organic wool, and organic and natural latex. While this was my first foam mattress, I’ve loved the feel overall and appreciate the peace of mind that comes with the certified organic materials.

What bed frames does this mattress pair best with? Since it’s a softer bed, we recommend laying this mattress on a flat, solid frame (like a wooden bed frame) or with a box spring atop any frame of your choosing. This typically helps prevent sagging or dipping in the middle.

Even More AD-Approved Mattresses

Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Made of natural materials like natural latex rubber for eco-minded shoppers

Includes sturdy pocketed coils for added support as you sleep

Soft and warm wool cover is ideal for those who sleep cold Downsides AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Might be too firm for side sleepers without a mattress topper Who It’s Best For AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Back sleepers since it leans firmer to keep the body and spine in alignment

Eco-conscious shoppers who look for organic mattress materials and overall production ethos Specs AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Mattress type: Hybrid

Hybrid Layers: Five layers: Made of 100% natural latex rubber from sustainable farms, GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool, plus pocketed support coils

Five layers: Made of 100% natural latex rubber from sustainable farms, GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool, plus pocketed support coils Firmness: Medium-firm

Medium-firm Height: 10 inches

10 inches Weight: 94 pounds

94 pounds Warranty: 100-night trial period, 10-year warranty, free shipping and returns

This mattress is ideal for back sleepers or anyone who doesn’t like their mattress too soft. Contributor Katarina Kovac can attest that this bed hits all the right spots for back sleepers and then some. “Often gravitating toward a more firm sleeping experience, this mattress was perfect—not the firmest, but it wasn’t too soft to where I sank in,” she says. “The back support was there, and as someone who’s five eleven, that was sincerely appreciated.” As for additional perks? The American Chiropractic Association has endorsed Avocado mattresses since 2020 and the mattress is 100% organic from its materials to production process, which gives Kovac all the more reason to give the bed a five-star approval from me.

Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron The patented heat-wicking graphite are top of class features for hot sleepers

It gets even more breathability from innovative gel beads

It’s designed as a medium-plush bed for premium cushioning Downsides AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Not ideal for those seeking substantial spinal support Who It’s Best For AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Side sleepers since it has a soft feel to rest on

Hot sleepers since it boasts a signature foam that wicks away heat and adds breathability Specs AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Mattress type: Memory foam

Memory foam Layers: Three layers: Signature T&N Adaptive foam with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and more gel beads for added breathability compared to the Original Mattress

Three layers: Signature T&N Adaptive foam with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and more gel beads for added breathability compared to the Original Mattress Firmness: Medium-plush

Medium-plush Height: 12 inches

12 inches Weight: 93.47 pounds (box + mattress)

93.47 pounds (box + mattress) Warranty: 100-night sleep trial, 10-year limited warranty, free shipping and returns

Another option for hot sleepers, the Mint mattress from Tuft & Needle uses T&N Adaptive foam with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and cooling gel beads for additional breathability. On top of all of that, it’s super comfy. “I am a side sleeper and personally prefer a medium-firm, supportive feel, so I went into this test expecting an overly squishy mattress. But the Mint did not disappoint,” says contributor Anna Fixsen in her mattress review. “The invisible support layer is made of cushy gel beads that are distributed evenly. It has just enough give, however, to (dare I quote Goldilocks?) feel just right.” Overall, Fixsen found that she fell asleep faster and better on this mattress than her old innerspring mattress—despite being someone prone to tossing and turning—making this a great option out of all the memory foam mattresses out there.

Purple RestorePremier Hybrid Mattress $4,000 Purple

Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron For sleepers with chronic aches and pains, this bed is helpful since it molds to pressure points for added relief

The buoyant, soft feel makes it perfect for those looking for a marshmallowy feel

The patented GelFlex Grid technology is designed to pull heat away from the body Downsides AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Expensive Who It’s Best For AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Hot sleepers who crave a breathable, yet elevated bed

Combination sleepers who like a versatile mattress with support for any side

pers Specs AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Mattress type: Hybrid

Hybrid Layers: Three layers: Spring coils and Purple’s proprietary GelFlex Grid designed to be simultaneously soft and firm, supportive, but flex around your pressure points

Three layers: Spring coils and Purple’s proprietary GelFlex Grid designed to be simultaneously soft and firm, supportive, but flex around your pressure points Firmness: Firm

Firm Height: 13 inches

13 inches Weight: 137 pounds

137 pounds Warranty: 100-night sleep trial, 10-year warranty, and free shipping and returns

The Purple Hybrid mattress keeps it a little more lean with only three layers. One of the layers includes Purple’s own proprietary GelFlex Grid, aimed to feel both soft and firm—molding to your pressure points, while still offering optimal support. This balance shone through to contributor Shoko Wanger. “The first time I sat on it, I was shocked at how squishy it felt,” Wanger says. “My toddler son even hopped on with me and immediately said, ‘Bouncy!’ But then, when I lay down, I was surprised again—I wasn’t sinking into it the way I expected I would; instead, I felt buoyant.” In fact, Wanger recommended it felt perfect for someone who prefers a firmer bed, saying “that aforementioned combo of cushiness and extra support is almost addictive.”

Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Durable lift straps on each side of the mattress

Available on Amazon for another streamlined shipping option

Made of organic materials without off-gassing Downsides AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Our tester noticed some uneven stitching along the edge of the mattress Who It’s Best For AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Shoppers looking for an affordable option

Eco-conscious shoppers Specs AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron Mattress type: Organic hybrid

Organic hybrid Layers: Organic wool and rayon from bamboo quilted cover, organic latex core, individually wrapped coil layer

Organic wool and rayon from bamboo quilted cover, organic latex core, individually wrapped coil layer Firmness: Medium-firm

Medium-firm Height: 10 inches

10 inches Weight: 91 pounds

91 pounds Warranty: 365 sleep trial, lifetime warranty

This is the best bed-in-a-box for shoppers looking for an organic mattress at an affordable price point. “Since this Awara focuses on eco-friendly factors, I was incredibly happy to confirm that there was absolutely no off-gassing once the plastic was removed and the mattress started to decompress,” says contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert. “I also love the velvety feel of the quilted top, a rayon blend that covers the organic New Zealand wool padding.”