Category: Snooze News

Pros & Cons of a “Bed In A Box”

Breaking news – Texas Mattress Makers won’t be rolling-up, folding-over and sucking the air out of their mattresses anytime soon – meaning, we don’t think you should purchase a mattress-in-a-box.

Do you enjoy shopping online? Well, that makes two of us! We fully understand that the convenience and ease of shopping online. No matter where you are or what else you may have going on – whip out your phone, tablet or computer and within seconds your next bag of dog food is on the way to your front door. Nice, right?

But – we believe – there are exceptions! Whether you buy your mattress online or in the showroom it is important to remember there is no “one size fits all” mattress.

A “Bed In A Box” has taken the industry by a storm.  It has become the trend and mainly because of how it is marketed to the consumers.  It took the confusion out of the buying process and made the claim that you can find what you need by just purchasing one of the three to four options these e-tailers have.  This is not how a mattress should be looked at.  There are many options when considering a mattress.  You should have the option to choose between different components that offer different levels of support and comfort for an array of body types and sleep positions.  Here are things to consider:

1. Soft / Medium / Firm: Other than the actual meaning of the words, it is highly unlikely that you can describe the difference between a ‘soft’, ‘medium’, or ‘firm’ mattress. Why – because there’s an infinite array of differences between each mattress that are dictated by the internal components. You should be able to choose between a medium soft mattress, a plush mattress, a medium-firm or an ultra-firm mattress…

2. Body Type and Build: No one is built just like you. It’s much more than just height and weight. Think about the shape of your body – it’s unique, right? That means if you’re only completing an online quiz to help you select your mattress, there are many elements left out of the equation.

3. No Time: We understand, you’re busy. But, we believe the decision is important enough to take an hour, visit one of our showrooms and let us fit you to the right mattress. Your mattress is one of the very few things that you use every day and impacts your overall health and mood. However, if you are unable to visit the showroom we ask that you take our Mattress Quiz that we developed ourselves to try and simulate the experience you get with our mattress experts in the showroom online.

Texas Mattress Makers

We are excited to share the Texas Mattress Makers experience and expertise with you through our website. If you have any questions about a mattress or its components, our experts are happy to help whether you buy from us or not. Call us at (713) 341-6252 – we’re open 7 days a week in East Downtown Houston and Katy! Or, you can email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to answer any questions you have!

We are happy to help you as you explore your mattress options and provide the answers you want to know about sleep! Ready to buy now? Take our Mattress Quiz today to get a mattress recommendation by one of our experts or stop by one of our showrooms to get the right mattress for your best night’s sleep.

How Much Should Your Mattress Cost?

In this episode of SNOOZE NEWS, we’re answering another question from you – the viewer! Thank you for writing-in and letting us know what’s on your mind. If you’ve ever wondered how much you should actually be paying for your mattress – you’re not alone! We’re here to shoot you straight and of course, have some fun!

At Texas Mattress Makers our prices are based on the materials and components used on the inside. Don’t be fooled by a mattress at some other store that is bigger or flashier – it’s what’s on the inside that counts! The average queen size mattress we sell is between $900 – $1,300. Of course, it could be less or slightly more depending on your height, weight, body composition – and – how long or how often you plan on using the mattress.

You can get fitted to the perfect mattress for you when you stop by one of our showrooms located just outside of Downtown Houston or in Katy.

Texas Mattress Makers

We are excited to share the Texas Mattress Makers experience and expertise with you through our website. If you have any questions about a mattress or its components, our experts are happy to help whether you buy from us or not. Call us at (713) 341-6252 – we’re open 7 days a week in East Downtown Houston and Katy! Or, you can email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to answer any questions you have!

We are happy to help you as you explore your mattress options and provide the answers you want to know about sleep! Take our Mattress Quiz today to get a mattress recommendation by one of our experts!

Ready to buy now? We always have specials!

We answer your top questions!

Purchasing a new mattress can be intimidating – where do you start shopping, how much should you spend, what’s the best mattress for the money…? The questions are endless and you may get a different answer at every store you visit.

That’s why Texas Mattress Makers is here. Our goal is to educate you – to help you select the mattress that will transform the way you sleep.

What’s the best way to bring you up-to-speed on the mattress ‘biz’? Answer your questions – of course!

In this video we’ll tackle these topics:

1. Industry Knowledge at Texas Mattress Makers: Youval has been in the mattress business for nearly 40 years. His tenure in the industry makes him one of the top mattress experts in the United States. Don’t take our word for it – stop in and chat with him!

2. Why Are Mattresses Expensive: At Texas Mattress Makers our prices are based on the materials and components used on the inside. Don’t be fooled by a mattress at some other store that is bigger (taller) or maybe has a flashier appearance – it’s what’s on the inside that counts!

3. How Much is The Average Mattress at Texas Mattress Makers: The average queen size mattress is $900 – $1,300. Of course, it could be less or slightly more depending on your height, weight, body composition – and – how long you plan to use the mattress.

4. What Kind of Bed Does Youval Sleep On: You’ll have to tune-in to hear more about this one. Turns out that Youval and Rachael sleep on the same type of mattress and didn’t even know it – how funny!

5. What’s the Most Memorable Mattress We’ve Ever Built: If you can imagine it, Texas Mattress Makers can build it. From specialty mattresses for boats and RV’s, to special designs for some of the world’s most elite athletes – it’s all a possibility at Texas Mattress Makers.

Did we get your attention? Great – stop by one of our showrooms today located just outside of Downtown or in Katy.

Texas Mattress Makers

We are excited to share the Texas Mattress Makers experience and expertise with you through our website. If you have any questions about a mattress or its components, our experts are happy to help whether you buy from us or not. Call us at (713) 341-6252 – we’re open 7 days a week in East Downtown Houston and Katy! Or, you can email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to answer any questions you have!

We are happy to help you as you explore your mattress options and provide the answers you want to know about sleep! Take our Mattress Quiz today to get a mattress recommendation by one of our experts!

Ready to buy now? We always have specials!

SNOOZE NEWS: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At A Custom Mattress Fitting!

We understand that it takes a little bit of time to visit one of our showrooms to pick out a new mattress. After watching this episode of SNOOZE NEWS we hope that you understand why it’s so important. So pay close attention to each of the questions that Youval asks our new friends Jonathan and Caitlyn. Because after 40 years of doing this…he’s pretty good at fitting you to the correct mattress!

After you watch this episode consider these few things:

1. Price Doesn’t Come First – did you notice that there was no discussion of price? It’s hard to put a price tag on your comfort – right?! Of course, if you walk in with a specific budget range, we’ll make sure you accommodate you – but – your mattress buying experience should not be all about money. At the end of the day, if you aren’t comfortable and sleeping well, we didn’t do our job. PLUS, when you buy direct from our factory, as a result you are saving at least 50% than buying from a typical retail store.

2. We Want You To Feel at Home – everyone that walks into one of our showrooms instantly becomes part of the Texas Mattress Makers family. We are here to make sure that you lead a happy and healthy life, and that starts with great sleep. Our goal is to take care of you in anyway that we can – give us a try!

3. We Educate Our Customers, Not Hard Sell – you know your body best. So we strive to relax our customers so that their body does the talking – not a pushy sales person like other mattress stores (we won’t name names). Our line of questioning is intended to engage your mind and body to function as one. If you only THINK you are comfortable, chances are that your body is tense and might be communicating something else (think pain and pressure points).

Ultimately, comfort is a feeling that only occurs after you relax. So lay down, take a deep breath – we’ll make sure you make a smart choice.

Don’t delay – shop online or stop-in one of our showrooms (East Downtown or Katy) today.

Ready to buy now? We always have specials!

New year, new you! 2019 brings a fresh start to your routine and we’re here to encourage you to reprioritize your resolutions! There are very few things you can do in 2019 that will impact you more than getting a great sleep every night.

If your resolution list includes the normal items of hitting the gym, eating better and saving money, here’s a plan for you.

1. Gym – we are all for working out at least once a day. Get your heart rate up and your body in motion! At the end of the day when you’ve burned off all of those extra pizza slices, make sure you sleep well so that your body can recover and rejuvenate.
2. Eat Better – what you put in is what you get out…you’ve heard that, we’re sure! Remember, your metabolism runs even when you’re sleeping. Make sure that you give your body the best chance to use the nutritious food by staying asleep. Tossing and turning isn’t fun anyway!
3. Saving Money – if you are all about pinching-pennies in 2019 there is no better way for you to stay healthy and happy than sleeping well. Stay out of the doctor’s office and go over-and-above at work with a great nights sleep. Get the promotion, bonus or new job – a clear mind from sleeping well will put you right in line with the next step in your career.

Don’t delay – shop online or stop-in one of our showrooms (East Downtown or Katy) today.

Happy New Year – we look forward to seeing you soon!

Ready to buy now? We always have specials!

Are you looking for a gift that TRULY keeps giving for many years to come? And, offers serious health benefits? And, makes your kids, friends, and family happy when they use it? What is it? A new mattress, of course!

Consider a new mattress this holiday season to combat the stress of gift buying, family coming to town, cooking, and yes, eating and drinking too much. Give your body a chance to stay healthy and ready for anything the holidays may throw at you with a good nights sleep. Recharge before you refuel (wink, wink)!

Maybe you don’t need a new mattress for yourself? Consider family members that always complain about being tired, not sleeping well, or are frequently sick. Have a partner that sleeps hot and you sleep cold? We can custom build you a mattress to make everyone happy – the possibilities are endless at Texas Mattress Makers.

Fun Fact: When Santa and Mrs. Claus weren’t sleeping well, they came to see Mr. Youval at Texas Mattress Makers. That’s why he’s so jolly all the time.

Don’t delay – shop online or stop-in one of our showrooms (East Downtown or Katy) today.

Happy Holidays – we look forward to seeing you soon!

Ready to buy now? Here are our Current Specials!

How many online purchases do you make each week? Our guess is LOTS! As all of our lives seem to be speeding up, the convenience of shopping online is sweeping the nation and the mattress industry. So we’ve listened to you…we get it…you want the ability to educate yourself and select the perfect mattress (made in Houston) online, whenever and wherever you want.

Texas Mattress Makers is now taking 40+ years of mattress industry knowledge online. We are simplifying the sales process to direct you to the perfect mattress with filters for your room-of-intended-use and your sleeping position.

Here are a few examples:

1. I have a guest room that is only used a few times a year when friends or family stay over. What should I purchase? We’ll answer that!
2. My 3-year-old child is ready for a bed of their own (the crib is too small!). What should I purchase? We’ll answer that!
3. My partner and I just got married. We like a firm bed that is supportive and doesn’t get too hot at night (whew!). What should I purchase? We’ll answer that!

Of course, we still encourage all of our customers to visit one of our showrooms (East Downtown or Katy). Purchasing a mattress is an investment of time with an outcome of more energy. The advantage of an in-person consultation is that you can touch-and-feel multiple mattresses, and, we can make recommendations based on our body type and any other physical concerns you may have.

So stay tuned and make sure to tell your friends and family – Texas Mattress Makers is the only place to purchase mattress online! Your mattress will be delivered to your door and set-up for you inside your home. No compressing your mattress into a small box that will deplete the life and function of your mattress – that’s just not a good idea!

For those of you that have already looked around texasmattressmakers.com, we will still offer our full showroom inventory online. But again, we strongly recommend that if you are ready to invest in a new mattress, our showrooms are open 7-days a week! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Ready to buy now? Here are our Online Specials!

What happens when a former NFL player comes into a Texas Mattress Makers showroom? We take care of him of course!

Greg Koch, now radio talk-show host on SportsTalk 790 AM, played professional football for 11 years before he retired due to back issues. Prior to coming to see us at Texas Mattress Makers, Greg struggled to find a mattress that would allow him to sleep well and wake up rested. In fact, he was strongly considering back surgery he was so uncomfortable. However, before getting surgery, Greg decided to get fitted for a new bed first. The result? A custom mattress specifically designed to support his NFL-sized frame and no back surgery! “My mattress changed my life,” Greg said. He now sleeps through the night and does not have so much pain throughout the day. (Check out this Culture Map Article to learn more!)

Even if you aren’t a professional athlete, your sleep quality dramatically impacts your health. Your health is the most important investment you can make. As your body changes with age, so should your mattress. Be proactive! Your sleep health requires consistent attention to optimize your physical wellbeing, just like going to the gym or seeing a doctor. After all, you spend 1/3 of your life in bed, you might as well make it sure you are refreshed and comfortable every morning.

We are here to help you learn more about the proper mattress for your body type and age. No other mattress store in Houston knows more or cares more about how well you sleep than Texas Mattress Makers.

We make our mattresses just outside of Downtown Houston. There is no middle-man to drive up the price or to try and sell you something that isn’t right for you. The prices we offer you are factory-direct, saving your hundreds of dollars compared to other stores in Houston.

Before you visit one of our showrooms, explore our website to learn more about the people and passion behind our company. And, yes, we’ve got great specials right now too!

Check out our Showroom and Online Mattress Specials to SAVE TODAY!

Want to learn more about Greg Koch? Check out this Culture Map Article detailing how his Texas Mattress Makers Mattress helped him avoid surgery.

It’s almost time for Black Friday! Who’s ready?! The fifth episode of SNOOZE NEWS gives you the scoop on our Black Friday specials. Actually, the deals are available RIGHT NOW! Stop in and get the mattress you’re looking for at the lowest prices of the year!  Also, for the FIRST TIME EVER, we are running a special on an Adjustable Foundation!

Oh, and did you know that we make custom furniture? We have our sister store, Living Designs Furniture, located right next to our East Downtown, Factory location! That’s discounted right now too!  Next time on SNOOZE NEWS we interview a former NFL football player. Make sure to watch – the mattress we made for him changed his life!