SquareRooms Issue 181 Mid-Year 2020

dormiente’s Ergopillo, an organic natural latex contour pillow, the Natural Classic Orthoform Female/ Male Mattress with seven zones of body support and the Physioform S orthopaedic adjustable bed base, prices upon request. Could you share more about choosing some of the other components that make up your bed? BED FRAMES A good bed frame should be sturdy, free of toxic chemicals, paint, varnish or lacquer, and ideally made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)- and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)-certified sustainable hardwoods. They should not be made from synthetic or veneer ply. You can choose from 50 toxin-free, custom-crafted, and timeless designs at dormiente. ADJUSTABLE SLATTED BASE Sprung slatted bed slats are great for absorbing body weight and form the correct foundation for your mattress base. Adjustable slats maximise the potential of your natural latex mattress so you will feel as if you’re floating every night! Better still, choose from individually adjustable slats that allow fine-tuning of firmness in the lower back, or reclining slats that enable you to read or watch TV in your favourite position. dormiente offers many types of slatted base systems to reflect the many different requirements of different people. The System 7 and Physioform models have both received patents! PILLOW Choosing the correct pillow is a major factor in achieving healthy sleep but is often underestimated. Waking up every morning with feelings of stiffness and tension in your neck and shoulders may indicate bad positioning of your head during sleep. To enable your cervical spine and head to be well supported, your sleeping position, as well as your neck and shoulder profiles are important considerations when choosing a good pillow. A breathable pillow made of organic natural latex paired with an organic cotton cover will ensure a healthy moisture and temperature balance for cosy sleep. What are some common mistakes people make when choosing bedding? Very often, people feel shy about trying on mattresses in a store, or sometimes choose the convenience of online shopping. We sleep six to eight hours every day so it is essential to try the mattress or pillow before you buy it. Another common mistake is selecting mattresses that are too firm. Firm is not always better. Firmness should correlate to an individual’s body profile. Mattress length is another important consideration for tall individuals—your legs should not stick outside of the bed. How do you properly test a bed? Always try before you buy! Not pressing with your hands or sitting down. You should lie down in different sleeping positions, with the correct pillow. At dormiente, you can book a one-hour private mattress trial, where the consultation is focused on your body profile (height, weight), sleeping positions, orthopaedic requirements and lifestyle. How often should beds, duvets and pillows be replaced? What are some ways to extend the longevity of your bed? A good natural latex mattress will typically have a long life span of 10 to 15 years. In Singapore, it is common for people to replace mattresses earlier due to humidity and sweat moisture accumulation in mattresses. To increase longevity of your mattress, rotate and flip it every few months to enable even usage and weight-pressure distribution. Use a mattress protector, ideally organic, to keep your mattress clean. For hygiene reasons due to sweat, saliva and germ accumulation, pillows should ideally be replaced every year, duvets every few years. Ergo Natura Z Motor Bed Base, price upon request. Zedulo Sleep Sofa organic natural latex sofa bed, convertible into a single bed, price upon request. 19