Mattresses for Side Sleepers
The Best Mattress Comfort Where You Need It Most
Discover how the right mattress can improve your sleep quality, ease pressure points, and support healthy alignment.
A good night’s sleep is one of the best investments you can make in your overall wellbeing. The right mattress is essential - not just for comfort, but for proper support, recovery, and day-to-day performance. It affects everything from your posture and circulation, to your mood and energy levels.
This is especially true for side sleepers. While this popular sleep position offers natural comfort, it also places pressure on the shoulders, hips, and spine. Without the right mattress, it’s easy to wake with stiffness, discomfort, or disrupted sleep. That’s why choosing a mattress with the right balance of cushioning and support is key to staying aligned and well-rested.
At Snug Interiors, we understand how important it is to find a mattress that suits your sleeping style. In this guide, our experts share what side sleepers should look for - so you can enjoy deeper, more restorative sleep night after night.
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Understanding Side Sleepers
What Defines A Side Sleeper?
A side sleeper rests with their body turned to one side often with legs slightly bent, commonly preferred for comfort and health benefits like reduced snoring and improved digestion.
While side sleeping can be a healthy and comfortable position, it does come with its own set of challenges:
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Pressure points: The shoulders and hips take on more of the body’s weight in this position, which can lead to stiffness, discomfort, or soreness if the mattress doesn’t offer the right level of cushioning.
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Spinal alignment issues: Without the proper support, the spine can fall out of its natural alignment, which may contribute to back or neck pain over time.
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Restricted circulation: If the mattress is overly firm, it can compress blood vessels and cause tingling, numbness, or that all-too-familiar “dead arm” feeling.
Why Side Sleepers Need the Right Mattress
Side sleepers naturally place more pressure on their hips and shoulders, which can cause discomfort or misalignment if the mattress is too firm or lacks adequate contouring.
This is why it’s important to find a mattress that strikes the right balance between support and softness. Too firm, and it won’t adapt to the body’s curves, creating painful pressure points. Too soft, and the body can sink too deeply, pulling the spine out of alignment.
Key Features to Look for in Mattresses for Side Sleepers
A good mattress for side sleepers should:
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Deliver durability and craftsmanship for long-term comfort.
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Offer spinal alignment, keeping your spine in a neutral position from head-to-toe throughout the night.
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Feature natural breathability to avoid overheating.
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Provide excellent pressure relief at contact points like hips and shoulders.
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Include responsive pocket sprung support that contours to your body.
At Snug Interiors, all of our mattresses are made with these principles in mind ensuring optimal support and comfort for every side sleeper.
Explore Our Tailored Mattress Collection For Side Sleepers
Wool Origins 10 Mattress by Hypnos
Experience the next level of natural luxury
Featuring Hypnos’ ReActivePro™ 10-turn springs and layers of British wool, this turnable mattress offers a breathable, pressure-relieving surface that’s ideal for side sleepers needing gentle cushioning without losing spinal support.
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Why it stands out: It’s the softest yet most supportive model in its collection, featuring layers of natural upholstery that help you stay cool and comfortable all night.
Fernhurst Mattress by Enchanted House
Handcrafted by experts
The Enchanted House Fernhurst Mattress has 2,000 pocket springs spread across two rows for responsive support that moves with you. With premium natural fillings, it offers optimal spine alignment and a cool, breathable surface for all-night comfort.
Highlights: Featuring 2,000 pocket springs and customisable support levels the Fernhurst is wrapped in a breathable, chemical-free cotton cover and backed by a 15-year guarantee.
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Devonshire Mattress by Vispring
Soft, wool-rich comfort
Crafted from luxurious Devonshire fleece and pocket springs, this mattress offers a cosy, supportive feel that cushions the shoulders and hips while keeping the spine aligned. Naturally breathable and moisture-wicking, it promotes a comfortable night’s sleep year-round.
Best for: Side sleepers seeking plush, pressure-relieving comfort
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Regal Superb Mattress by Vispring
Indulge in responsive support
Built with vanadium steel pocket springs and layered with cotton, British wool, Shetland wool and horsetail, this medium-feel mattress supports side sleepers without letting you sink too deeply - ideal for maintaining alignment and comfort.
Why we love it: Upholstered with premium natural fillings, hand-nested springs, reinforced with side stitching and air vents to ensure breathability and edge-to-edge structure.
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Expert Tip: Pair It with the Right Pillow
No mattress can do all the work alone, the right pillow is just as important. A supportive pillow will help keep your head and neck aligned with your spine, especially for side sleepers. Be sure to explore our guide on Pillows for side sleepers to complement your new mattress and achieve total sleep harmony.
For side sleepers, the ideal mattress blends plush comfort and adaptive support while preserving spinal alignment and relieving pressure on sensitive joints. At Snug Interiors, our British-made collections like Vispring, Enchanted House, Hypnos and Dunlopillo offer a range of comfort and support options crafted with natural and sustainable materials, with expert construction.
Sleep well and feel the difference tailored support makes.
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Posted by Maureen Njoroge
7th August 2025
