New mattresses

[Jentay]

Good evening - I am wanting to buy a couple of new mattresses for our B&B rooms. The decent mattresses I have seen all seem to have a 'face hiver' and 'face été' I am in the habit of turning a mattress every month, but it seems these are just turned twice a year - does it matter do you think? or can I find mattresses that are the same either side

[Blanche]

I must admit I've never heard of winter-summer mattresses. We get ours from Ikea. Most of them come rolled up so they are easy to bring home in the car. There is a good selection and are very good quality for the price. Our guests have commented how comfortable they are.

[Circé]

That's normal in France - just ignore it & turn them when you want.
The winter side is supposed to have a warmer 'feel' than the summer one, that's all.
Beware if switching to Ikea from standard-size French beds - check the size of your beds first!

[Blanche]

Excellent point. Conversely, last time we bought a new bed frame from Ikea we cut 10cm off the end as our existing fairly new mattress was only 190cm.

[Jentay]

Thank you for your comments - It has also been suggested that I turn them regularly - just 180 degrees - but if the winter side won't be too hot in summer then there will not be a problem