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Our Brentwood Home Cypress Mattress Review That You’ll Love!

Our Brentwood Home Cypress Mattress Review That You’ll Love!

Mattress shopping is a particularly daunting task, with an overwhelming number of choices to make and so many small details that can make a big impact on how a mattress sleeps. It’s important to make the right choice because you’re going to be sleeping on this mattress for a long time to come, and you don’t want to make a mistake you’ll regret. In addition, your sleep space is crucial to your overall health. Without proper sleep – both restful and comfortable – you’ll have trouble in other areas of your life.

So, how do you make a decision without feeling pressured? You should start by understanding the options, especially through resources like reviews of some of the top-quality mattresses in the industry. For example, the Brentwood Home cypress mattress is part of an innovative line of mattresses designed to accommodate almost anyone, and you’ll find that, with a determination to incorporate everything necessary to create an ideal sleep space, this is an option you won’t want to ignore.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Excellent price point for the construction and materials (great value)
  • Two thicknesses/lofts to accommodate more people
  • Excellent motion isolation
  • Better heat dispersal than the average memory foam mattress

Cons:

  • Some off-gassing
  • Lack of edge support

The Beginning

Brentwood Home has the advantage of experience, with more than 30 years spend indulging and cornering the business of the mattress and home products industry. This makes them superior to many of the new entries into the online mattress market. The company holds its headquarters in Los Angeles and offers five different mattresses, made of various materials to suit all sleepers, of which the Cypress is just one. Throughout the years, they have perfected their artisanship through intense research, honing their expertise through practice that has led to great innovations and the creation of mattresses like the Cypress to please the masses at a reasonable price.

How do they keep costs down? Brentwood Home doesn’t operate brick-and-mortar stores, and they don’t need large warehouse space for storage since mattresses are made to order. Materials are kept on hand in a small facility, and the savings are passed onto the consumer. So, even with organic materials and eco-friendly manufacturing processes that are more costly, you get a product that carries the GREENGUARD Gold certification, one of the most stringent third-party certificates for emissions to procure, at a cost you can afford.

The Details

All Brentwood Home Cypress mattresses ship directly to you from the manufacturer as a bed in a box, rolled and compressed. They can be shipped anywhere in the contiguous United States at no charge, although you can opt into white glove delivery – with someone to help you set up the new mattress and remove the old – at an additional cost. This is something I would recommend since mattresses are heavy and difficult to manoeuvre. The additional fee is worth the ease of installation and hauls away.

Opening the mattress requires cutting the plastic that releases the compression so that the product can take its shape. In most cases, the Cypress mattress produces little off-gassing and almost no odour but be sure that you have the room well ventilated, just in case. It usually takes about four hours for the Brentwood Home Cypress mattress to fully take shape, but that means that you can easily sleep in it the same night it arrives. Any fumes you do experience should have dissipated by then as well, leaving you comfortable for the night.

The Cypress, like its counterparts that are manufactured by Brentwood Home, is a standard depth, so you don’t need to seek out more expensive, specialized sheets with deep pockets. Standard sheet sizes will suffice.

In addition, like the other lines produced by Brentwood Home, the Cypress mattress comes with an amazing, above-average trial period and warranty. In the online mattress industry, where most models are bed in a box, it’s customary to give the buyer anywhere from 30 to 120 nights to break in the mattress and try it to determine if it’s the right fit for them, with the option of returning it free of charge. The Cypress mattress offers the same convenience for 365 nights, an entire year to determine if you’ve made the right purchase decision or not.

On top of that, Brentwood Home offers an incredible 25-year warranty on the Cypress mattress, far beyond the average warranty in the industry. You’ll find that it covers manufacturer defects as well as certain performance issues, assuming you have properly used and cared for the mattress. Be sure to have a good frame, platform, or box spring so that the warranty isn’t void.

Initial Impressions

The Oceano mattress from Brentwood Home is one of five mattress styles the company offers, and as with each of those styles, the Cypress has its own benefits to offer. Starting with packaging and off-gassing, I was quite impressed with the way this was handled. The plastic was tightly wrapped but easy to remove, and while the mattress is heavy as most of them are, it was not difficult to set up. In addition, there was far less off-gassing than with many other models I’ve tested, with what little odour the Cypress emitted dissipating quickly and leaving nothing behind.

Construction

In order to assure that they have a product for everyone, Brentwood Home has developed a line of five different mattresses with varying materials, profiles, and lofts. That means that the Cypress is only one option available. Having said that, it’s a great choice for almost anyone.

The Cypress is a Bamboo Gel mattress, the only mattress in this line that is not a hybrid. This mattress is a foam only model, and it’s offered in two profiles – 11 inches and 13 inches. A dense base foam (6.5 or 7.5 inches, depending on the profile) creates the framework for the entire mattress, giving it a shape and support for the softer upper layers.

Above this, the Cypress has an innovative airflow layer. It’s common knowledge that foam mattresses tend to sleep hot retaining the heat you put off throughout the night. This is especially the case of memory foam when it’s not blended with other materials. In the Cypress mattress, Brentwood Home has assured that there are cooling features to negate this consequence. The airflow layer allows breathability for the foam mattress, dissipating heat before it becomes a problem for the sleeping occupant.

Above the 2 inches of airflow, there is a layer of gel memory foam, either 2.5 or 3.5 inches thick, depending on the profile you choose. The gel-infused memory foam is another method of negating the chance of overheating. The gel keeps the memory foam cooler and allows for heat to be removed more easily. The memory foam contours to the body, keeping you aligned through the night so that you don’t have as many aches and pains, especially in joints and pressure points.

All of this is wrapped in a zippered cover, made of bamboo and pillowed with New Zealand wool, two organic and sustainable materials that have other advantages, as well. The bamboo cover is quite soft and smooth, durable, and cooling. The wool adds an extra layer of the cushion as well as providing moisture-wicking properties. That means that, if you have an underlying condition or medication that causes night sweats, you don’t have to worry about sleeping in a damp pool of it.

The two profiles create two different overall lofts, so you can decide which is better for your needs. On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is a pillow and 10 is a wooden plank, the 11-inch version of the Brentwood Home Cypress mattress rates a 6.5, considered medium-firm while the 13-inch version measures a 5.5, or medium. Both versions are well received by most sleepers, especially those who don’t have one preferred sleep position.

Features and Benefits

The Cypress mattress sets itself apart from the competition in many ways, much like the other mattresses designed by Brentwood Home. I inspected my mattress on arrival, and I found it well constructed, with no loose threads or weak points. It’s definitely a quality build and seemed quite durable from the start, leading me to believe there wouldn’t be a need to utilize the long warranty if I cared for it properly.

One area where mattresses that are all foam tend to suffer is edged support. The foam doesn’t provide the preferred lift that other materials, such as coils, can around the edges of the bed. As the Cypress frame is built on dense polyfoam, there is some edge support. However, if you like to sleep toward the edge of the bed, or with a limb hanging, you may find your positioning precarious. Of course, this is true of all-foam mattresses, and I found that the Cypress mattress performed marginally better in this area than most of its competitors.

By the same token, foam is known for good motion isolation and partner sleeping. Unlike coils or latex, there is little to no bounce in memory foam. Though some don’t like this feeling, it does help with a partner sleeping. I found that I rested much easier with fewer interruptions based on my sleep partner’s movements throughout the night. I, too, can be a restless sleeper, but I didn’t seem to move around as much, and when I did, it didn’t wake me.

I do tend to sleep hot, and I found that the measures taken to avoid the typical heat retention of memory foam worked well in this mattress. I didn’t overheat, and my night sweats, caused by a medication I take, were controlled. I didn’t feel like I was damp during sleep, meaning that the wool did its job wicking the moisture away. Over the course of time, there was also no odor left behind, the mattress doing a wonderful job and resisting penetration from smell and moisture.

Memory foam is supposed to conform to the body so that your spine remains aligned. This is helpful for relieving pressure at key points, such as shoulders and hips, as well as maintaining healthy circulation and nerve functionality. I found that I had less pain in my shoulders and neck in the morning while sleeping on the Brentwood Home Cypress mattress, as well as fewer general aches over my body. And each morning, upon checking the mattress, the memory foam had reformed and not left any indentation.

Because Brentwood Home doesn’t have a large overhead cost, they can pass on savings to the consumer. This means that one of the biggest and best benefits of the Cypress mattress is that it’s a great value for a reasonable cost. You’ll be pleased with the price and the performance you get for what you pay, especially considering the long warranty backing the product.

Sizes

The Cypress mattress can accommodate large bedroom suites as well as small guest and children’s rooms. It’s available in all the standard sizes – twin, full, queen and king – as well as in the extended sizes of twin LX and California king. If you like, you can also order your Brentwood Home Cypress mattress in split king.

Heat Transfer

As discussed, the Brentwood Home Cypress has two layers of defense against heat retention. The first is a 2-inch airflow layer between the two layers of foam, allowing breathability where most foam mattresses have none. This is where the heat is carried away from the foam and dispersed. In addition, the memory foam comfort layer is infused with gel, which keeps it cooler from the start and allows it to breathe more easily so you aren’t going to overheat while you sleep.

Durability

The Cypress gel memory foam mattress incorporates only the highest quality materials, and it is carefully constructed to last. Brentwood Home feels confident in its ability to create a long term, durable mattress, and backs it with an incredibly long warranty so that, if there ever is a problem, you have peace of mind that your mattress will be repaired or replaced.

Maintenance, Protection, Care and Warranty

The cover of the Brentwood Home Cypress mattress is removable with a zipper, which means you can easily remove it to wash. Use only the gentle cycle in your washing machine, with cool or cold water. This helps retain the integrity of the cover. To dry, it’s advised that you hang it up. It can easily dry in a day’s time so you can put it back on the mattress before sleeping. You do have the option of tumbling dry on low heat in a delicate cycle. However, this is not recommended due to the widely varied specifications on dryers.

To maintain cleanliness, it’s recommended that you remove the cover and launder it every three months. In between, should you need, you can spot clean the mattress cover, as well as the mattress itself.

The trial period for the Cypress mattress is 365 nights, an entire year. If at any point during this time you are not fully satisfied with your mattress, you can return it hassle-free at no charge and receive a full refund. In addition, if there are any manufacturer defects, or if you find that you’ve properly used and cared for the mattress but it fails to perform as expected, you can make use of the 25-year warranty to have it repaired or replaced.

Cost

As far as pricing goes, Brentwood Home keeps costs reasonable across the board, and the Cypress gel memory foam models are among the best bargains, especially since they are such great quality. To give you an idea of what you’ll pay, we’ll look at the queen-sized mattress, considering this is the most popular size in the mattress industry. For the 11-inch Cypress model, you’ll pay $500, and for the 13 inch, it’s only $600, both extremely reasonable for an all-foam mattress.

Reviews and Feedback

Reading reviews from other consumers who have already had experience with a product can really help you determine whether or not the product is right for you. with the Brentwood Home Cypress Mattress, you’ll find that the majority of those who have purchased and used either of the profiles is quite pleased with the performance. They are excited about the contouring and the pressure point relief, as well as the fact that there was so little off-gassing (something highly uncommon in an all-foam bed in a box mattress). They also seem to feel relatively satisfied with the cooling aspects, though some still find that memory foam sleeps too hot for their liking. Overall, the only real complaint is with edge support, which is common among foam mattresses and to be expected.

FAQs:

Is a mattress cover needed?

All Brentwood Home Cypress mattresses come with zippered removable mattress covers, so you don’t need to purchase one separately.

How does the returns process work?

Cypress mattresses come with a 365-night sleep trial. If you aren’t completely satisfied with your mattress after that time, or at any point during this trial, you can return it hassle-free for a full refund.

Where can these mattresses be shipped?

The Brentwood Home Cypress mattress can be shipped or delivered with white glove delivery service (for a nominal fee) anywhere in the contiguous United States.

Is the loft adjustable?

The loft is not adjustable. However, the Cypress comes in two lofts – 11 inches for medium-firm and 13 inches for medium.

What type of sleeper is this mattress best suited for?

Any hot sleeper or sleeper who deals with joint pain. Back sleepers and side sleepers are best suited for this mattress.

Who Would We Recommend Brentwood Home For?

The Cypress mattress is ideal for those who like the feel of memory foam – the hugging nature it provides and the lack of bounce and motion. It’s excellent for partner sleepers, dousing almost all motion transfer, and if you like memory foam but sleep hot, you’ll find this to be an ideal choice.

Our Final Verdict

The entire line of Brentwood Home mattresses comes with high marks and recommendations, and the Cypress gel memory foam is no disappointment in this regard. Among the bed in a box community, the two profiles of this mattress are both standout favorites and excellent choices due to innovations in their design that makes them more comfortable and cooler than their competition.

Delivery within the contiguous United States is free, but I might recommend taking advantage of the white glove delivery service, allowing you to avoid the heavy lifting and the logistics of trying to dump the old mattress. It’s definitely worth the cost. A full year to evaluate the Cypress mattress and its ability to meet your needs once you’ve been able to break it in gives you peace of mind in your investment, and the 25-year warranty speaks highly of the company’s confidence in its product and durability.