Choosing the Right Memory Foam Mattress
At The A2Z Furniture, a memory foam mattress is a specific build: a pocket-spring support base with a memory foam comfort layer on top. That layered construction is the whole point — you get memory foam's body-moulding pressure relief on the surface, and a supportive, ventilating sprung base underneath, rather than the downsides of a solid all-foam bed. Choosing well comes down to the comfort layer, the firmness, and your size. This guide covers each honestly — including who this surface feel doesn't suit.
Who a memory foam mattress suits best
- Side sleepers and pressure-point pain: the memory foam layer moulds to hips and shoulders, spreading weight and easing the pressure that causes morning aches.
- Couples with a restless partner: the memory foam layer plus individually-wrapped pocket springs dampen movement well, so one person turning over is far less disruptive than on a connected-coil bed.
- Anyone who wants contour and support: the cradle of memory foam on top, with a sprung base doing the structural work — not the bottomless "stuck" feel of all-foam.
- Warm sleepers who still want foam comfort: the pocket-spring base ventilates in a way solid foam can't, and gel-infused comfort options take it cooler again.
…and who might prefer a different type
Being honest saves you a return you can't make. The thing that doesn't suit everyone is the memory foam surface: it has a slow, sink-in "hug" and less immediate bounce-back than a firmer top. If you want a firmer, more responsive surface with minimal contour — the feeling of lying on the bed rather than slightly in it — a straight pocket spring or a latex-hybrid will likely suit you better. (The heat objection people raise about memory foam mostly applies to all-foam beds — it's much less of a factor here because of the sprung base.) We'd rather point you to the right feel than sell you the wrong one.
How to choose within the range
Every memory foam mattress we stock shares the same core build — a pocket-spring base with a memory foam comfort layer — so the decision isn't "which construction", it's two things on top of that:
- The comfort layer — standard or gel-infused: standard memory foam gives the classic deep contour. Gel-infused memory foam adds particles that draw heat off the surface, so it sleeps cooler — the sensible pick if you run warm or want extra insurance on a humid South-East Queensland night.
- Firmness: the comfort layer and its depth set how plush or supportive the surface feels — covered next. This, plus the comfort layer, is the real choice; the supportive pocket-spring base is common to all of them.
Memory foam and Queensland heat — the honest bit
It's worth being straight about this, because it's the most common worry with memory foam and the answer here is genuinely in your favour. The "memory foam traps heat" reputation comes from solid all-foam mattresses, where there's no airflow through the core. Our memory foam mattresses are built on a pocket-spring base, which ventilates — air moves through the springs in a way it simply can't through a foam slab — so they don't sleep anywhere near as warm as an all-foam bed. They're still memory foam on top, so if you sleep especially hot, choose a gel-infused comfort layer and you've covered it twice over. This is one case where the honest answer is reassuring rather than a caveat.
Firmness
The memory foam comfort layer naturally skews plush-to-medium because of how it contours, but firmer builds exist. Sleeping position is the best guide: side sleepers usually want softer (hips and shoulders sink in); back and stomach sleepers usually need firmer support to keep the spine aligned.
- PlushDeep contour and cradle — the classic memory foam feel, suits side sleepers. See our soft & plush range.
- MediumBalanced contour with firmer support coming through — the broadest-appeal feel. See medium firm.
- FirmA shallower comfort layer with the sprung base more present — suits back and stomach sleepers and heavier builds. See our firm range.
- Extra firmMinimal give for those who want maximum support. See extra firm.
Shop memory foam by size
Memory foam is available across every size we stock. Once you know the feel is right, choose your size — each size collection shows the memory foam options available in it, with size-specific pricing and guidance:
- Single & king single — kids' rooms, guest rooms, teens and solo sleepers.
- Double — solo adults wanting room, or couples in a compact bedroom.
- Queen & king — the standard and premium couples sizes.
- Super king — the largest standard size for big master bedrooms.
Why buy your memory foam mattress from A2Z
The A2Z Furniture is a family-run Australian business established in 2013. The memory foam surface is a personal feel — the contour some people love, others can't settle on — which is exactly why buying it in person matters: instead of guessing from a screen and waiting out a trial period, you lie on the actual mattress first, across five South-East Queensland showrooms — Rocklea, Sandgate, Bundall, North Ipswich and Beenleigh. We import direct and sell from our own Brisbane warehouse, so there's no retail middleman's markup in the price. Stock is held with pick-up seven days a week, plus Free Local Delivery on eligible orders from Rocklea. Every mattress carries a manufacturer's warranty (from 12 months, with longer periods on premium models) — see our warranty policy — and you can spread the cost interest-free with Afterpay, Zip, Humm and Latitude. Verified customer reviews are shown on each product to help you compare. Prefer to talk it through? Call our team on 1300 781 990.
Memory Foam Mattress FAQs
What is a memory foam mattress at A2Z?
A pocket-spring support base with a memory foam comfort layer on top. The memory foam moulds to your body for pressure relief and motion dampening, while the sprung base provides support and airflow — so it gives memory foam's contour without the drawbacks of a solid all-foam bed.
Does a memory foam mattress sleep hot?
Not the way an all-foam mattress does. The "memory foam sleeps hot" reputation comes from solid foam beds with no core airflow. Ours are built on a pocket-spring base that ventilates, so they sleep much cooler than all-foam memory foam. If you run especially hot, choose a gel-infused comfort layer for extra cooling — well suited to humid Brisbane and Gold Coast nights.
Who should choose a memory foam mattress, and who shouldn't?
Choose it if you're a side sleeper, have pressure-point or joint pain, or want a contouring surface on a supportive sprung base. Consider a straight pocket spring or latex hybrid instead if you dislike a slow, sink-in surface and want a firmer, more responsive feel on top.
How is this different from a pocket spring mattress?
Both are built on a pocket-spring base — the difference is the comfort layer on top. A memory foam mattress has a moulding, pressure-relieving memory foam surface; a pocket spring mattress has a firmer, more responsive surface with less contour. It's a difference of surface feel, not of core support. Lying on each in our showroom is the surest way to tell which you prefer.
How much does a memory foam mattress cost at A2Z?
Memory foam starts from around $299 for a single, rising with size, comfort layer and firmness (gel-infused comfort options cost a little more than standard). The product grid above shows current pricing. Interest-free payment is available through Afterpay, Zip, Humm and Latitude.
What sizes does memory foam come in?
Every size we stock: single, king single, double, queen, king and super king. Each size collection shows the memory foam options available in that size with size-specific pricing.
Do you deliver memory foam mattresses, or can I pick one up?
Both. Stock is held in our Brisbane (Rocklea) warehouse with pick-up seven days a week, and Free Local Delivery is available on eligible orders from Rocklea — see our delivery details. Where a boxed option is available it's easier to transport yourself; the team can tell you which models ship boxed.