Many couples love a queen mattress because it provides plenty of space for two to sleep comfortably without overwhelming a bedroom. Homebox offers a wide range of queen mattress sizes, including 140x200 cm, 150x200 cm, 155x205 cm and 160x200 cm and mattress constructions, firmnesses and depths to suit a range of sleeping needs.
Our range of Homebox queen mattresses is available in Bonnell spring, pocket spring, foam, and hybrid styles, so you can choose the support and comfort that best suits your sleeping style. Bonnell spring mattresses are firmer and more responsive. The Bonnell coil system is interconnected, distributing weight evenly across the surface. Pocket spring mattresses have individual springs that move independently, minimising movement transfer when one sleeper moves during the night.
We provide foam mattresses in high-resilience, rebonded and memory foam. High-resiliency foam for everyday comfort and support. Rebonded foam for a firmer sleeping surface. Memory foam conforms to your body for extra pressure relief. Hybrid mattresses combine pocket springs with comfort layers such as gel memory foam and latex, providing a responsive feel with extra cushioning.
Mattresses range from 15cm deep to 35cm deep. Thinner mattresses offer firmer support, while deeper mattresses with more than one comfort layer offer a more luxurious feel. Many collections include quilted covers, pillow-top finishes, cooling fabrics, foam edge support, and latex comfort layers for everyday comfort.
The first step in choosing the right mattress is selecting the right size for your bed frame, then choosing the construction, firmness, and depth that best suit your sleeping preferences. Medium-firm mattresses are popular with couples because they offer a good balance of support and cushion. Sleepers who prefer a more supportive surface usually choose firmer mattresses. If you choose a thicker mattress, you’ll end up with a taller finished bed and will need deep enough fitted sheets, so it’s a good idea to check the mattress height before you order.
The product descriptions give you a good idea of the dimensions and construction, firmness and comfort features, and overall depth of the mattress, so you can compare models before choosing the right one for your bedroom.
Create a comfortable, coordinated sleep space for everyday living with matching queen bed frames, queen bedroom sets, mattress protectors, fitted sheets, pillows, and bedding from the Homebox collection to complete your bedroom.
Start with a medium-firm mattress. This firmness level is usually the easiest compromise for two sleepers with different preferences, and it’s the most common for queen mattresses. It gives adequate support for back sleepers without being too firm and adequate cushion for many side sleepers. If you have very different preferences, pick the mattress that best suits the heavier sleeper, and put a mattress topper on one side. It’s easier to soften a mattress than to firm up a mattress that’s too soft. Lying down on display models for a few minutes will give you a better idea of what it would be like to sleep on the mattress than just pushing down on them with your hand.
Yes, if you have room in your bedroom. The extra 10 cm gives a much more generous shoulder width for two people, without increasing the 200 cm mattress length. If the room also needs space for wardrobes, bedside tables or comfortable walkways, then a 150 cm mattress might be the better choice. Measure your floor space before you decide. Fitted sheets are designed for a specific mattress width, so a bedding set for a 150 cm mattress won't fit a 160 cm model.
The best compromise between comfort and practicality for most bedrooms is a mattress depth of 20-30 cm. Most queen mattresses in this range fall within it. The thinner 15 cm rebonded foam mattress is a good choice if you want a lower bed height or have a guest bedroom you use only occasionally. On the other end of the scale, the 30cm and 35cm mattresses are more luxurious and have hotel-style comfort layers on top. But remember, deeper mattresses require fitted sheets with deeper pockets to prevent them from slipping off the corners overnight.
Check for covers made of latex, gel memory foam or cooling fabric. These materials are engineered to keep you cooler than standard memory foam. Spring mattresses tend to be more breathable than solid foam mattresses because the coils create open space within the mattress. Dense memory foam without cooling technology can hold more of your body’s heat. If one is much hotter than the other, a pocket-spring hybrid with a gel memory foam or latex comfort layer is often the best balanced compromise.
Yes, a mattress protector is one of the best investments you can make with a new mattress. It sits under the sheet, protects the mattress from spills, dust, and moisture, and is much easier to wash than the mattress itself. A protector also helps the mattress look better if you move it to a guest room later. Choose one with a deep enough skirt to fit your mattress properly (a 30cm mattress needs a deeper pocket than a 20cm one).
Turn the mattress head to foot every 3 to 6 months. This helps spread wear more evenly, since two sleepers tend to put pressure on the same shoulder and hip areas night after night. Another option is to turn the mattress over. Euro top, pillow top, and box top models are typically made for one side only, so check the product information before flipping the mattress. Queen mattresses are heavy, so it’s usually easier to rotate them with two people.
Yes. Side sleepers tend to prefer memory foam because it hugs the shoulders and hips instead of pushing back against them. Many mix memory foam with pocket springs or high-resilience foam, so you still get support with pressure relief. A medium-firm pocket-spring mattress with a quilted top offers the same comfort with a more responsive feel and a little more bounce. When shopping for memory foam mattresses, focus more on the thickness of the memory foam layer, not the marketing words on the label.
Not immediately. Mattresses do have a break-in period, and as you use them, most will soften a bit. Your body will also need time to adjust to the new support. If the mattress is too hard for you, a topper can add a little bit of softness. It’s also handy if two sleepers prefer different firmness levels. But a topper can’t make a mattress that’s too soft into something supportive, just more comfortable. It also adds to the overall mattress height, so make sure your fitted sheets are deep enough.
Both add a little more comfort than the spring unit, but they are constructed differently. This is an extra layer sewn on top of the mattress to provide a softer feel at first and a slightly raised appearance. The box top sits flush to the edges of the mattress for a cleaner, more uniform look. In between the two is a euro top. Whatever style you choose, the internal support system matters most.
Don't worry about how old your mattress is; just focus on how it's performing. Permanent body impressions, sagging where each person sleeps, a raised ridge along the centre, or springs you can feel through the surface all mean that the mattress no longer offers proper support. If you notice that you sleep better away from home than you do in your own bed, that’s another good sign that it might be time for a new mattress. A mattress topper can temporarily boost comfort, but it cannot replace worn-out support.
A queen mattress is sold as a single piece, so it’s just as important to measure the pathway to the bedroom as the bedroom itself. Check the lift, stairwell, hallways, and all doorways before you order. Compare all these measurements with the size of the mattress. Make sure there's enough space in the bedroom for the mattress to be delivered. Home delivery is also available at Homebox. Check the available delivery options, timings, and charges for your address at checkout.
For a guest room, a medium-firm mattress with a depth of 20 cm to 25 cm is generally the best option because it is not just about one person’s preferences, but about accommodating multiple sleepers. The familiar slightly bouncy feel that most guests want is provided by a Bonnell spring mattress with a quilted top. A 150 cm width can provide more usable floor space if you use the room as a study or storage area as well. Putting a mattress protector on right away also helps keep the mattress in good shape during longer gaps between guests.