The World's Most Expensive Bed

Let’s talk about bed prices!

A recent article in The MercuryNews.com showed that there are now some beds that are north of $50,000 in price (the Vividus bed launched last year by the Swedish manufacturer Hastens).

(Photo courtesy of the AP.)

"What could you possibly get for that?", you may ask. Personally, I cannot imagine -- unless you get a sleep specialist who comes and tucks you in every night!!!

This is just another attempt at creating the Ferrari of beds with little to no research. We are starting to see more high end beds popping up, and they can be made of everything from latex, flax, memory foam, silk, cashmere, lambswool or hand-tufted horse hair.  (All of which are included in the Vividus.)

Don’t get me wrong, I am all for spending a good bit on a bed. If you figure that it should last between 7-10 years at 365 days, a $3650.00 bed over 10 years will only cost you a buck a day! But what I want people to think about is what are they really getting for their money.

If you are getting a “spring", a.k.a. intercoil mattress, you may in fact be sleeping on dated technology. There are now many alternative surfaces for sleep, but there is no data to help us determine what's "best" either way. The bed that's right for you is the one that helps you sleep well, and that could be a traditional coil mattress or maybe even a stone bed. (Ouch!)

Personally, I like several of the newer surfaces such as the Tempur-Pedic, Select Comfort (a.k.a. The Sleep Number Bed), Kingsdown, and some of the Latex brands. These all have interesting features from a hypoallergenic situation (The HealthSmart by Simmons) to beds you have complete control over (Select Comfort) to those that will mold themselves to you (a la Tempur-Pedic and Latex versions) .

Frustratingly, the correct choice for you is all in the sleep -- so you may have to wait until you get home and “sleep on it” for several days, if not weeks, before you know if you made the correct investment. 

For more guidance on how to test out and choose a mattress in the store, take a look at my book, Good Night -- I devote several pages to a step-by-step mattress buying guide.

Comments

[Most Expensive Furniture]

I won't have a good night sleep with that so expensive bed. Here’s another site you might want to look at to see some more very expensive beds.

http://most-expensive-furniture.blogspot.com/

[The Sleep Doctor]

That's insane. Thanks for sharing.

[Dr. Deb]

In a word, wow!

[Proud owner of a Hastens bed]

To ensure that you keep the content factual you may wish to know that the vividus does not contain latex, silk, cashmere or memory foam.
No synthetic materials are used in the making of a Hastens bed, they are made using only the finest natural materials.
I would suggest people try a Hastens bed and compare with non natural beds (ie.foam, rubber, latex) before making a decision.

[Ashley Jada]

So comfortable....

[Peter Tornell]

Shopping for a new bed can be a grueling experience.
It is a jungle out there with so many gimmicks and misrepresentations.
Please read and learn about sleeping on foam, memory foam in particular!

www.chem-tox.com

I have sold Hastens Beds for the past six years in California; in fact I was the Managing Director of California’s first Hastens store. Selling these fantastic beds has been nothing but a passion since day one.
Why? Because I have been privileged for so many years now to witness what a profound difference a real good night’s sleep makes in our client’s lives.

I have seen anything from allergies that have gone away, to clients with severe to moderate pain issues that have found relief overnight in a Hastens. Obviously there are no guarantees for this. There have also been so many clients who never realized how much their bad sleep affected their daily activities. One thing that I CAN guarantee though is that when it comes to selecting a new bed for your health, a Hastens is your best shot.

Don’t make the mistake believing that a more expensive Hastens bed is healthier for you. When it comes to the materials used it is all the same in all of them, so the health benefits are the same. You will spend 10 days per month (one third of your life) in natures own materials.
When it comes to comfort, well you have to be the judge of that.

Never buy a Hastens bed without trying it first. It is probably the last bed you buy in your life.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding beds in general or Hastens in specific.
If I can help you find a bed that is the right one for you, I have done my job.

I have a sleep blog right here - www.best-rest.blogspot.com

Feel free to email me anytime.
Peter@hastensonbeverly.com
Or visit us on the web.
www.hastensonbeverly.com

We ship beds all across United States as long as there is no dealer in your territory.

Good Hunting!
Sincerely,
Peter Tornell

[Peter Tornell]

By the way, a Hastens bed starts at $5,500 in a Queen size. There are many choices between that and the Vividus.

[beautyrest mattress]

Frankly I am a huge fan of the simmons Beautyrest mattress brand, but I realize that this is only a personal preference. Frankly I could never see spending $50k on a mattress even if I was rich.