Best Mattress for Stomach Sleepers

Between the hustle and bustle of family coming into town, preparing a feast for loved ones, and the seemingly never-ending festivities, the holidays may be the busiest time of the year. After spending all day preparing and celebrating, you want to make sure that you’re able to rest and recharge for the next day’s activities — and what better way to recharge than with an excellent mattress? At Bel Furniture, we recognize that in order to find the most comfortable mattress, our customers must pay attention to what position they sleep in. Listed below is a guide to help you find the best mattress for stomach sleepers.

Why Sleep on Your Stomach?

 

You may be reading this and thinking, “I don’t sleep on my stomach.” You’re not alone. Stomach sleeping is the least common sleeping position among adults, but it should be more popular. Sleeping on your stomach is one of the easiest ways to combat the symptoms of sleep apnea and may reduce snoring throughout the night. For those who wake up frequently in the night, sleeping on your stomach can also alleviate some of the pressure that forces the body to leave REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. When lying in bed tonight, consider laying on your stomach and finding a way to get comfortable. If you find yourself struggling, you may simply not have a mattress that is well-suited to stomach sleeping.

What Should I be Looking For in a Mattress?

 

Because sleeping on your stomach is one of the least common sleeping positions, it may be difficult to find a mattress that allows you to be completely comfortable as you fall asleep at night. Listed below are some of the features that you should pay close attention to when purchasing a new mattress.

Density:

Mattress density, otherwise known as foam density, is a measurement of the weight of the foam per volume. In other words, it refers to how solid and heavy a mattress is. Some people are under the misconception that the higher the density, the harder it feels, but this is not necessarily the case. With the correct combination of thickness and materials, good-quality foam mattresses will be comfortable at every density level.

For stomach sleepers, high-density foam, firm mattresses are ideal. They provide the proper support you need while not allowing your body to sink too low into the mattress, which could potentially cause soreness and breathing issues. Look for high-quality, high-density foam mattresses and you will be as comfortable as possible as you sleep on your stomach.

Thickness:

While some people believe that density and thickness are the same, this is not the case. Mattress thickness refers to how much total material is in the mattress itself. While most mattresses are between 8-12 inches in thickness, there are some that are up to 16-18 inches! The thicker the mattress, the more support you will have.

Stomach sleepers need more thickness in their mattresses than back or side sleepers because that sleeping position has you resting the weight of your body on top of many of your vital organs. A thicker mattress will ensure that the cushioning is secure — preventing soreness and pain when you wake up in the morning. Be sure that you get a mattress that is at least 10 inches thick, and you may even want to go up to 15 inches if you are on the heavier side.

Materials:

There are many different materials that go into the construction of a bed. The most important material is, of course, the foam. Foam is a soft, movement-absorbing material that allows the body to regulate temperature and relieve pressure points. Some of the most common types of foam that you will find in mattresses include rebounded foam, polyurethane foam, memory foam, and gel memory foam. Depending on which type of mattress you purchase, you may find your bed to be made of wool, cotton, or steel coils as well.

When looking for the best mattress for stomach sleepers, you should pay close attention to the materials that go into the mattress. When it comes to foam, we highly recommend memory foam or a memory foam mixture. A memory foam mattress allows you to properly cushion your body while giving you enough support that you don’t wake up with soreness. Wool is not the greatest material for stomach sleepers, as they tend to overheat during the night. Opt instead for mattresses that utilize cotton, as cotton is a more breathable material that will allow your body to more effectively regulate its temperature. Hybrid mattresses are also an excellent choice for stomach sleepers, as they combine both springs and foam to give you the ultimate nights’ rest.

Which Mattress Should I Buy?

Restonic Kendall Supreme ExtraFirm Hybrid Mattress

This hybrid mattress offers high-density comfort that is perfect for stomach sleepers. With both inner springs and plush foams, this mattress gives you the perfect combination of density and thickness to offer you the best sleep. Equalizing pressure across the entire body and a resilient, durable center support allow your mattress to go years without sagging. The Airflow™ border and Isotemp® memory foam work together to regulate your body temperature as you sleep, never letting you get too hot. For the best price on this mattress, look no further than Bel Furniture.


Sealy Upbeat Conform GelFoam Mattress

Bel Furniture is also proud to carry Sealy mattresses. This Sealy mattress in particular is wonderful for stomach sleepers. By utilizing a zoned, chill gel memory foam, you will be able to enjoy the comfort of memory foam without overheating during the night. The foam within the mattress is all gel, giving you the comfort that you deserve while retaining firmness levels that are perfect for sleeping on your stomach. Even the covers have moisture-wicking abilities that allow you to stay cool during the night. All of this is on sale for less than $600 — a real steal!


Stearns & Foster Scarborough UF Mattress

For those who want the best sleep that a mattress can offer, look no further than this beautiful mattress from Stearns & Foster. Crafted by specially trained builders using the best materials and the highest standards, this bed is a must-have for stomach sleepers. This hybrid bed offers multiple types of gel foam to keep you cool and comfortable, as well as an exclusive pocketed coil design that adapts to your size, shape, and weight for the ultimate, individualized comfort. Plus you won’t find it at a lower price than Bel Furniture!
As the holidays approach, we want to make sure that our customers stay well-rested — regardless of what position they sleep in. Check out our entire selection of mattresses and pick yours up today at one of Bel Furniture’s many locations in Texas. Better sleep starts at Bel.

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Giveaways will be happening ALL DAY on November 23rd and include:

• FREE $100 gift card to the first 50 families at ALL 13 locations
• FREE bedroom set at 10 am
• FREE dining room set at noon
• FREE living room set at 2 pm
• FREE queen mattress set at 4 pm

Whether you are looking to find a new look for your entire home or simply a table and chairs for your family to gather around this season, Bel Furniture has the best Black Friday deals in Texas! Doors open at 5 am on November 23rd and the sale lasts ALL WEEKEND LONG. Stop in to your nearest Bel Furniture location this Black Friday for unbelievaBEL savings!

How to Measure a Lamp Shade and Find the Perfect Lamp for Your Room

While lamps are a necessity for almost every room of your home, it can be difficult to figure out what kind of lamp or what size lamp shade will fit your needs. The wrong height or diameter can make a room look awkward, unsettled, or haphazardly put together. At Bel Furniture, we carry lamps of all shapes and sizes, and want to help you learn how to measure a lamp shade and find the perfect lamp for every room of your house.

Step 1: Figure Out What Kind of Lamp You Need

The measurements for your lamp and lamp shade will depend on what kind of lamp you will be purchasing. In order to find the correct one, take a look around your room and decide what your needs are. If the room has an abundance of natural light pouring in, then you will probably only need a small floor lamp or a table lamp. If your room doesn’t have many windows, you may consider purchasing a floor lamp for more lighting. It’s also wise to take note of the amount of light fixtures you already have in your room. If you use overhead lighting most of the time, you probably don’t have to worry about purchasing a lamp that emanates a lot of light.

Step 2: Determine How Your Lamp Will Fit Into Your Decor

While they are certainly a functional item, lamps also give you the opportunity to play with design and make a room your own. This is why one crucial step in choosing a shade is determining how your lamp will fit into the decor of your room. Take note of the color scheme and other decorative choices that have been made prior to your decision to invest in a new lamp shade, as the style that has already been established in the room will help you make the final decision on which lamp shade to purchase.

Step 3: Finding the Correct Lamp Shade Height

Now that you have scoped out your room, you must measure the lamp shade to find the correct height. Take a tape measure and determine the height of the lamp base from the bottom of the base to the top, where the electrical socket attaches to the base. Then, find the height of the shade by measuring to the lamp harp from the top of the bottom of the socket.


If you are buying a table lamp, you want the height of the shade to be approximately 60% to 80% the height of the lamp’s base, as to not overwhelm the other objects that are placed on the same surface. The height of floor lamp shades should be between 30% to 50% of the height of the lamp base. This will ensure that you have an even distribution and balance across the entirety of your room.

Step 4: Determining the Correct Diameter for Your Lamp Shade

To measure the diameter, or width, of your lampshade, you must measure both the top diameter and the bottom diameters. While it may seem gratuitous, the lampshade should be at least two times wider than the widest part of the base. Even if this sounds like a very large lamp shade size, this will give your room a beautiful, balanced look. It is also important that the width of the lamp shade should not be as long as the height of the lamp. If the shade is tapered, then you should measure the diameter as the widest part of the shade.

Step 5: Which of the Shade Shapes and Fitters Works Best?

There are several different types of lamp shades that you should consider for your room:

1. Spider lamp shade fitter with a lamp harp: The default shape for most lamps, a spider fitter consists of a wire frame and washer in the center of the lamp shade that sits just inside the top. Another wire frame is then attached to the lamp’s base and they are secured together with a lamp finial that screws on top 
2. Clip-on lamp shade fitter: This wire frame sits inside the lamp shade and attaches directly to the lamp bulb. It doesn’t involve any extra hardware as it fits together with the correct size and shape of light bulb.
3. UNO Lamp Shade Fitter: This option slips onto the light bulb socket to hold up the lamp shade. In certain shapes, the frame has a threaded washer that screws onto the socket. Because they are more size-specific than other fitters, they require extra effort into finding a replacement when the time comes.

At Bel Furniture, we work hard to give you a home to love. Check us out online or stop into your nearest store to day and learn how we can help you build the home of your dreams. Don’t forget to check our weekly specials page to learn how you can save up to 80% on living room sets, dining room decor, bedroom furniture, and more.

Fall Decor Ideas

Fall Decor Ideas

Summer is winding down and the crisp fall air has started settling in. As the season changes, you may consider refreshing your home’s style. Here are several ideas our team at Bel Furniture has to make your home unique and beautiful for autumn.

Create a Rustic Look

Autumn evokes images of pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and country fields painted with changing leaves. Bring this look into your home through different rustic furniture and accessories. Textured wood and woven pieces, decorative pumpkins and vines, and farm-style patio furniture can help give your home a country vibe that will fit perfectly with the cooling temperatures and fall celebrations.

Fill Your Home with Warm Colors

Autumn involves cozy nights spent around a fire and the change of summer green leaves into warm-colored trees. Why not make your home reflect these images? Choose paints and furniture in deep reds, oranges, and yellows to give your home a truly fall aura. Pair these colors with dark wooden furniture to create a comfortable environment that everyone will associate with beautiful fall nights.

Focus on the Dining Room

Autumn is often associated with family get-togethers, particularly Thanksgiving. This fall, give your dining room a beautiful makeover to impress everyone who comes over to enjoy the season with you. Swap out your white dishware and metallic silverware for bronze dinner plates and golden forks. For extra flair, use decorative pumpkins and wreaths as the centerpiece of your table rather than flowers or more traditional decor.

Don’t Forget The Candles

Everybody knows what autumn smells like. From pumpkin to cinnamon to campfire, the foods and activities of autumn have scents that make the season truly unique. While you can’t constantly be baking pumpkin pie or lighting a roaring fire, candles will allow you and your family to enjoy all the best smells of fall in your home all season long.
At Bel Furniture, we want to help you get ready for the fall season. During our $100 Million Sale, you can enjoy up to 80% off your favorite furniture. Shop online or stop into your nearest location today to discover all of our unbeataBEL deals.

Wood Polishing

While other furniture and design trends come and go, wooden furniture is a timeless classic that looks fantastic in every home. However, if you don’t take care of your wooden furniture, it may end up looking less timeless and more warped by time. Here are some simple tips you can follow to polish your wooden furniture and keep it looking amazing for years to come.

Keep It Simple

If you want guaranteed results and don’t mind paying a little bit more money, there are several high-quality wood polishes on the market. Ask one of our experienced staff members at Bel Furniture for recommendations on what polishes work best for your specific piece. Simply follow the directions on the cleaner’s label and enjoy the results!

DIY Style

If you would like to save some money, you can create your own wood polishes at home. Here are some tips on how to make the best polish for your wooden furnishings.

Oil And Wax Are Not A Match

If you have a furniture with a wax finish, DO NOT use an oil-based polish, or you will get the opposite of the desired effect. When mixed, a chemical reaction occurs that causes the breakdown of both materials. The wax will lose its sheen and attract dirt, dust, and other small particles that will ruin the look of your piece.

Not All Oil Is Created Equally

So now you’ve determined that your furniture doesn’t have a wax coating and you want to create your own polish. While many websites recommend using olive oil to polish furniture, we recommend using mineral oil instead. Olive oil can oxidize and leave a foul smell on your wooden furnishings that is hard to remove.

So What Goes Into A Homemade Polish?

As mentioned above, mineral oil is the key to a clean, beautiful shine. It re-hydrates wood and protects it from future spills and stains. Combine it with cleansing vinegar and fresh lemon extract for the ultimate polish. Here is the breakdown of ingredients:

• One cup of mineral oil
• One fourth cup of white distilled vinegar
• One tablespoon of lemon extract

The Polishing Process

Now you are ready to polish! Apply your mixture to a clean cotton rag and begin wiping along the grain of the wood. If there are small crevices and details, you may want to take a brush with soft bristles and gently brush the polish into the intricacies of the piece using small, circular motions. Wait for the polish to fully saturate the wood. If it needs another layer, repeat the above motions. Voila! Beautiful wooden furniture!

At Bel Furniture, we sell a variety of wooden furniture to make your home beautiful. Stop in to your nearest store to see our full selection of furniture at unbeataBEL prices!

How To Choose Wall Decor For Your Living Room

 

It’s time to redecorate your living room! The TV has been moved in without any damage, the throw rug matches the drapes perfectly, and the couch has been placed at exactly the right angle. You look around the room expecting to be pleased with your beautiful new living space and notice that the room still feels empty. After trying to figure out what the issue could be, you direct your attention away from the furniture and have a realization: the walls are blank! At Bel Furniture, we’re here to help you fill out your living room with beautiful wall decor.

Enjoy Variety

When people decide to decorate their walls, the first (and sometimes only) items of decor that comes to mind are beautiful paintings and sketches. However, there are a whole assortment of items that would look wonderful hanging above your couch! From hanging guitar stands to a display of your favorite hats, don’t be afraid to branch out and add some variety to your room. Enjoy your traditional artwork, of course, but also don’t be afraid to get creative with what you put on your wall. The possibilities are endless!

Be Aware of The Space

Every living room is different and your choices for wall decor will depend on the specific space you are working with. From amount of wall space to different color schemes throughout the room, there is a lot to consider. If you have an abundance of wall space, feel free to buy away and put anything that strikes your fancy up on the walls (within reason of course.) If you have a smaller area, you will have to be more choosy with what you decide to put on the walls. Don’t let this stifle your fun though! Even the smallest of spaces can be beautiful with the correct items and a little bit of creativity.

Uniquely You

You can read a million articles and blog posts about what is “in vogue” this season, but the most important part of decorating a home is for it to reflect YOUR unique tastes. Don’t sacrifice your personal passions for the sake of decorating a room! Add some unique flair to your living room by decorating with things that you value. Do you love horses? Put a painting of a horse on the wall. Do you really love geometric patterns? Try a tapestry featuring sacred geometry. The possibilities are endless when you draw inspiration directly from your own mind.


At Bel Furniture, we work hard to give you the home you’ve always dreamed of. Stop in to one of our many locations or shop online today to get started creating a living room and other spaces that you and your loved ones will cherish. We promise you don’t want to miss out on the savings. Check out our current sale and good luck on creating your beautiful new living room!

What Height Bar Stool Should You Buy?

Whether they hold your breakfast in the kitchen or wait patiently stocked in the basement for the next big game, bars have become a staple in many of our homes. Many of us get so caught up in the excitement of entertaining guests in this new and exciting way that we forget about one of the most important aspects of the bar — the bar stools. Bars come in all shapes and sizes, and the seating we buy has to reflect the unique quality of the particular piece. Careless bar stool purchases could lead to people either towering over the bar or barely able to see over the top of it! In order to help you avoid such an embarrassing fate, our team at Bel Furniture compiled a handy how-to guide when it comes to what height bar stool you should buy.

Finding The Correct Height

The first step to take in determining the correct height for your stools will be to accurately measure your bar. Using a tape measure, determine the height from the bottom of the floor to the counter of the bar. This is absolutely critical in determining the correct size stool to purchase, so you may want to do it more than twice. Even better if you have a friend or family member measure as well. To make things as simple as possible, a quick and easy premise to follow is to take the height of the counter and subtract 10 inches. This will be approximately the correct height. For a more accurate measurement and , follow this guide:

• Table Stool

Regular table heights are usually between 28 and 30 inches, so you will want a chair that is between 16 and 23 inches.

• Counter Stool

Slightly taller than your standard table, a counter bar usually measures between 35 and 39 inches, meaning that a stool between 24 and 27 inches will be ideal.

• Bar Stool

The most common height for standard bars and what most people think of when they hear “bar counter,” is between 41 inches and 43 inches. In order to sit comfortably at this height, we recommend a bar stool between 28 and 33 inches.

• Tall Bar Stool

Some bars stand taller than average, at between 44 and 47 inches. Prepare to purchase stools that are between 33 and 40 inches for these giants.


Now that you know the height of your future bar stools, it’s time to get the party (or breakfast) started! At Bel Furniture, we offer the highest quality furniture at the lowest prices. Come in today to start saving on bar stools and all the other furniture for your entire home!