Why your bed plays an important role

“The right bed can make a significant difference,” says Sanjay Verma.

Your body weight, body shape and sleeping position all influence the type of support you need. When you sleep on your side, your shoulders and hips should be able to sink comfortably into the mattress, while your waist and lower back receive the support they need.

The aim is to keep your spine in as natural a position as possible. That is why there is no single firmness level – or one bed – that is right for everyone.

Picture: Truls Hotvedt shows Sanjay Verma some of the materials used in Jensen beds. Together, they explore how knowledge of sleep and anatomy can contribute to better sleep comfort.  What to consider when choosing a bed.

Choose what is right for you – not necessarily the firmest option
A very firm bed is not automatically better. The idea that a bed should always be firm is a long-standing myth. Much of this belief comes from older beds, which could sag in the middle after years of use, creating a hammock-like effect. Modern bed construction is designed to prevent this. “The most important thing is that the bed suits your body. Your body weight, how that weight is distributed and the position you usually sleep in matter more than whether the mattress simply feels firm or soft."

Look for support and pressure relief
Your shoulders and hips should be able to sink comfortably into the mattress, while your waist and lower back receive the support they need.
 

Remember that you may have different needsIf you share a bed with someone, you may not need the same level of firmness. Body shape, weight and sleeping position can vary considerably from person to person.
 

Take the time to try the bed properly
Hotvedt recommends trying several options and lying in the positions you actually sleep in at home.

“I recommend spending at least 10–15 minutes lying on the bed you are considering before making up your mind. There is no perfect bed that suits everyone. You need to find the one that is right for you and your body.”
 

Find the right bed

Hotvedt is a qualified naprapath and works with anatomy, sleep comfort and product development at Jensen.

“A quality bed should provide lasting comfort and support. It should relieve pressure where your body needs it and provide support where it matters. To achieve this, both the construction and the materials need to be carefully considered.”

A bed is used every night, often for many years. That is why Hotvedt believes it is important to consider quality and longevity, rather than focusing on price alone.

A bed costing NOK 50,000, over a ten-year period, works out at around NOK 14 per night.
 

Explore our beds

 

Norwegian bed craftsmanship since 1947
Jensen has been making beds in Svelvik, Norway, since 1947. Here, our specialists in product development and manufacturing work closely together.

“Having everything in one place means we can move quickly from an idea to a prototype, through testing and into production. It allows us to make adjustments, test again and continuously improve along the way,” says Hotvedt.

This is where our knowledge of sleep, the body and anatomy comes together with almost 80 years of experience in creating quality beds.

Because while sleep is influenced by everything from daylight and caffeine to screen time, habits and stress, there is one thing you return to every single night:

Your bed.