All important air flow for your mattress

Hands down, one of the greatest benefits in building with Havenwood, is the standing height lofts. 

You will notice we never put our mattresses in the bedrooms on the floor, or on a solid base, and there's very good reason for that.

With an asthma sufferer in the family, we are extremely conscious about mold and mildew coming from moisture in and around the mattress base.

When mattresses are placed on the floor of a room, they cannot breathe, which is the perfect conditions for mold and mildew to grow, becoming deadly for anyone with impaired lung function.

Do You Need Airflow Under Mattress?

Yes, adequate airflow under a mattress is crucial for several reasons.

Why Airflow Matters

• Moisture Control: Airflow helps to dissipate moisture, reducing the risk of mold and mildew growth.
• Temperature Regulation: It aids in temperature control, keeping the mattress cool and comfortable.
• Longevity of Mattress: Proper ventilation can extend the life of a mattress by preventing the buildup of humidity and bacteria.

• How to Create Airflow Under a Mattress

  Enhancing airflow under your mattress is key to maintaining a comfortable and healthy sleep environment. Here are additional ways to ensure proper ventilation:

  Elevating the Bed

  • Use Bed Lifts: Bed lifts or risers can raise the height of the bed, allowing more air to circulate underneath.
  • Custom Frames: Consider a custom bed frame designed for increased airflow, such as those with built-in ventilation systems.

  • Choosing the Right Base

    • Opt for Breezy Bases: Slatted bed bases or box springs offer better airflow compared to solid platform beds.
    • Spacing of Slats: Ensure slats are appropriately spaced to allow air to pass through but not so far apart that they compromise mattress support.

    Enhancing Room Ventilation

    • Room Layout: Position your bed in a way that it’s not blocked by walls or furniture from all sides.
    • Air Circulation Devices: Use fans or air purifiers to promote air movement in the room.

We all want great sleep quality!

The need for airflow can vary depending on the type of mattress.

Mattress Types

• Memory Foam and Latex: These materials can retain heat, making airflow even more crucial.
• Innerspring Mattresses: Typically have better inherent airflow but still benefit from ventilated space underneath.

Keeping your mattress off the ground helps with temperature control, as airflow helps to dissipate body heat and reduced unwanted odours with sweat transferring into the mattress fibres.

We would never build you a product we wouldn't live in ourselves.  We feel it is imperative that we share this information around the dangers of placing mattresses directly on the floor.

There are anti-moisture linings you can buy, which caravan and RV users will put under their mattress for holidays. But this is a stop-gap measure for a yearly holiday, not for a bedroom you will sleep in for the rest of your life!

When you are thinking about building tiny, we encourage you to really think beyond the surface design of a home, and into the functional and practical solutions you will need.

We spend about a third of our life in bed, so make sure you have the best night's sleep possible!!

The more airflow around your mattress the better.

With Havenwood, your bed is off the ground, and there is standing height room above, returning you maximum health benefits for your entire family.

For our display homes, we use a 45cm high slat bed base, sourced from Temple & Webster, (here) which is a perfect height for sitting to put on your socks in the morning, and to give maximum airflow around and under the mattress itself.

When building tiny, don't forget to consider a good night's sleep!