Douglas Original Mattress Honest Review: How good can a Canadian-made mattress-in-a-box actually be?

[@ensomerset]

I love your personality! Thank you for the review!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! That's so kind of you to say! 😊

[@maryellencousineau4548]

So glad that you shared this. I will buy this mattress next time I need one. We found buying a mattress a challenge.We bought a new mattress two years ago. The first one we bought was too firm and they allowed us to return it. We then bought a Serta and it is just a little soft so probably won't keep it for the ten year standard. How do you test a mattress by laying on it for five min. in the store???

[@HomeCulture]

That was what we said when first thought about ordering a mattress online: what difference is there to sitting on a mattress in a store, or ordering one online? So ordered online and don't regret it one bit! I'd honestly order this mattress again. Our previous mattress was a Serta too - and it was too soft and not supportive. All the best in the new year!

[@flyingsolo242]

Thanks for the in-depth review 🙂, I just ordered the Douglas Alpine yesterday. Appreciate the "after 5 weeks review", we don't see enough of long term use. I like your vibe, keep it up 😉

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! We still LOVE the mattress. On the weekend, I was finally setting up the previous mattress in our guest room. And I laid on it for the first time since switching. Never going back! It's a world of difference. Thank you and enjoy your new Douglas!!

[@mari-anneramson5000]

thanks for this. I was nervous and it got me to pull the trigger and go for it. Liked that you did the extended sleep before reviewing. Video was fun too. Looking forward to more videos from you - nice to see someone who actually thinks through the product.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! My brother just bought the mattress too and spent the first day just hanging out on it! It's the most supportive and comfortable mattress I've ever slept on. I hope you love it as much! Thank you for the awesome comment and compliments!

[@terralavack4790]

Anna thank you for sharing I have been looking for a mattress for some time and after viewing your video I did order the Douglas Mattress, you are an excellent sales lady!!!!

[@HomeCulture]

What a compliment! Thank you! I know you'll love the mattress, it's so cozy! Sweet dreams!

[@ryma710]

Just ordered this and was worries so checked out this video. I am coming from the bloom earth and it's so incredibly uncomfortable. This video has made me less worried. Looking forward to trying it out

[@HomeCulture]

It's been almost a year that we've had the Douglas mattress and we wouldn't change to anything else. It is the best mattress I've ever slept on. I hope you enjoy it a much as we do!

[@cmac178]

Do you need a box spring with these mattresses? I didn't think it was needed

[@HomeCulture]

You are correct - we use one for height because our bed frame is too low. You don't need a box spring.

[@cmac178]

@@HomeCulture sorry, I think you said that I'm the video. Thanks for the info. Just bought one so I'm pretty excited

[@HomeCulture]

@@cmac178 You have every reason to be excited! It's been well over a year and I absolutely love crawling into bed. It's still the most comfortable bed I've slept in. Hope you love it as much too!

[@jcdent5775]

Some here are essentially saying "no" but if you research around and also check the Douglas site - you do. Essentially the reason for it is support - if you look at a basic frame it's typically just a single cross beam. This means that over time depending on size and your combined weight, the mattress will start to sag. You can put it on the floor and not need that - but some say you're liable for mold. Both of these bad experiences are long term, and I have no idea just how legitimate these dire warnings are, but that's the reason. I've been using a futon for years and am looking to upgrade(getting up in the morning off the floor is so university-dorm!), and I certainly don't have mold. I would think regularly rotating the mattress would help at least with the sag.

[@chowmarina008]

Thank you for this!! I was humming and hawing about this mattress. I gotta get one each for my son and for myself. This was the best review I have seen ever. You even unboxed everything and showed what to expect and how it looks in the box and all that which was very, very helpful for the rest of us. Thanks again from Calgary!! does the box spring come with the mattress?

[@HomeCulture]

Glad it was helpful! We still think it's the best mattress we've ever slept on, hands down. And it's been well over a year. The box spring is bought and shipped separate. Thank you so much for the great comment!

[@benjaminazoulay2432]

I just ordered the Summit and waiting for it... As for the pillow, any Amazon adjustable shredded memory foam pillow will do. You can customize your comfort by adding or removing foam.

[@HomeCulture]

I'm going to look up those pillows on Amazon now! Ohh, the Summit! That's even more luxurious! Let me know what you think! Off to Amazon to look up pillows 😊😊😊 Thank you!

[@aderinwaleoluwayomi7458]

Hey how's the summit doing after 1 month

[@lesburrows8469]

Thanks for sharing your experience 😊

[@HomeCulture]

Thanks for watching! We still think this is the best bed ever and it's been a year now. Still love it!

[@DurandsDesigns]

I bought this a few years back. I was hoping it would work for me but it is way to hard for me.

[@HomeCulture]

That's too bad - I hope you ended up finding something that works for you. I'm still loving ours, thankfully. But I have yet to find the right pillow.

[@PrairieDoodle]

You’re a delight. Thanks for the video.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! Your pup is so adorable! Brown pups are the cutest, in my opinion! 🧡

[@carlgreen77]

Thanks for the awesome review! I have a question, does the memory foam feel like quicksand? I mean if you shift positions is it hard to do?

[@HomeCulture]

We were actually worried about that because when memory foam first came out, it was like quicksand. But, Ralph and I both agree it's easier to move around on this bed then our previous pillow-topper style mattress. And that was a high-end brand name mattress. It's like you float on the Douglas, you don't sink in. Honestly, I couldn't believe a mattress could feel like this.

[@cathymajor1034]

Thanks for making my choice easier

[@HomeCulture]

Awesome! My brother just got the same mattress and pillow and says he sleeps like a baby. And that he doesn't wake up with a sore back now! I hope you love it just as much 😁

[@chrislang6698]

do you need a box spring? do you think it's an issue to put this directly on the ground?

[@HomeCulture]

The ground would be just as supportive as a box spring, if not more supportive. You only 'need' a box spring if your bed frame only has side rails and no middle slats. Hope this helps!

[@ryma710]

I have the beauty rest gel perforated pillow. It's thinner, shaped for your head and breathes

[@HomeCulture]

I'm going to Google this pillow right now! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@scopedynasty]

Hello, do you still recommend the mattress up until now? I’m a back and side sleeper and have been using the Therapeutica pillow for years, if you’re still looking.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! I just looked it up - what an interesting design for a pillow! I'm going to keep reading about it! Thanks!

[@scopedynasty]

No problem! How has the mattress held up?

[@HomeCulture]

@@scopedynasty Great! Absolutely love the mattress! I'm sticking with Douglas for life, seriously. Ralph used to wake up with a sore back, and since we switched that's gone. It's been a year and half and I would recommend it over and over.

[@facinorous]

Do you have any experience with their podium adjustable bed frame? I am thinking of buying one but with a no return policy I want to be sure its good!

[@HomeCulture]

Sorry, no I don't. I can understand why you're looking for feedback when there's a no return policy! Sorry I can't help with this one 😞

[@katemiller8428]

I may have missed this but what model did you go with? Thanks!

[@HomeCulture]

We have the Douglas Original. And I'm still loving it! For real!

[@TallCJ]

How is the Douglas 2 years in? 🤔

[@HomeCulture]

Still super comfortable. We both agree it's still the most comfortable and supportive mattress we've ever slept on. One of the biggest reasons we looked for a new mattress was because Ralph was waking up with a sore back. Since we switched, that's gone. The traditional spring mattress we used before just wasn't supportive enough. I would buy another Douglas for sure. And now they have newer models that I wish I had an excuse to buy!

[@TallCJ]

@@HomeCulture does Douglas offer mattress disposal of your old mattress or did you have to arrange that some other way? Also did you find the mattress cover stayed in place or slipped around when moving on memory foam?

[@HomeCulture]

@@TallCJ We moved the old mattress to our spare room, so I never looked into that part of it. Locally we have a refuge shelter that takes mattresses, that's were I have 'disposed' of mattresses before. Sometimes women's shelters are looking for mattresses to help set up families in their new life, too. As for the mattress pad, mine is a little big for the mattress, so when I change the sheets I notice it bunched up at some point, but I don't notice that when I'm in bed. I don't notice the mattress pad at all, so I guess it stays pretty well in place! (This is a new 'summer cooling' mattress pad - the one that I bought with the Douglas fits perfect and I don't remember it moving at all - that's my winter warm one lol)

[@j.t.1242]

I git this and so weird I was expecting the sheets and pillows to have the red lines on them and the Douglas logo but it's from good morning America? I'm confused? Are the sheets and pillows not actualy douglas mattress brand? Do you know the answer to this?

[@HomeCulture]

I think I can explain. Good Morning is the company, also known as Bon Matin in French speaking parts of Canada. Douglas is the name of the first and most well known mattress they make. It's a Canadian company. The mattress with have the name Douglas on it, but the sheets, mattress pad etc will say Good Morning or Bon Matin. I've seen the Logan & Cove mattress from Good Morning and it says Logan & Cove in grey all over it. 😃

[@j.t.1242]

​@HomeCulture thanks so much for the reply I'm currently waiting on the mattress to get here I have the sheets and pillows it came super fast hah. Thanks again. Great info

[@HomeCulture]

@@j.t.1242 Have fun opening up the mattress, it's kinda cool as it puffs up! And it does it so fast! Sweet dreams when it comes in 😁

[@Barbara-jq2se]

I appreciate hearing your experience with the Douglas mattress. Thank for sharing your thoughts

[@HomeCulture]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. We still love the Douglas a year and half on. I would buy it again!

[@feudunord]

I'm anxiously waiting for my alpine douglas... Thanks for the review!

[@HomeCulture]

It's been a year now and I can't imagine sleeping on another mattress. I still think it's the most comfortable and supportive mattress. Sweet dreams when your Alpine arrives!

[@SomeonewithaSony]

Memory foam pants - I have 2 pairs...

[@HomeCulture]

Didn't even know they existed! 😄

[@sialee5926]

You talk a whole lot though

[@HomeCulture]

You are not the first or only person to say that to me!

[@Librae_M.C]

It's rude of you to say that though. The video is timestamped for anyone not interested in listening to everything she has to say, so you're just being mean here.

[@Librae_M.C]

​@@HomeCulturethanks for the review! It helps.