One in four adults prefer it firm in the bedroom - when it comes to mattresses, at least.<br /><br />But a study of 2,000 adults revealed 28 per cent thought they'd prefer a firm mattress only to realise they need something softer.<br /><br />And 23 per cent are currently sleeping on something they’re not totally happy with.<br /><br />To show how to make the right decision, eveSleep created an updated version of the children's classic 'The Princess and the Pea'.<br /><br />At a pop-up event, they created two stacks of mattresses - with one hiding a giant size pea underneath.<br /><br />Consumers were put to the test to see if they were sensitive sleepers and could detect the hidden ‘pea’ while lying on a stack of mattresses.<br /><br />Lisa Richards from the online mattress maker, which commissioned the research to launch wunderflip, its double-sided adaptive comfort range, said: “Sleep isn't just a luxury, it's a necessity for a healthy life - the right mattress is your partner in achieving that rejuvenating rest. <br /><br />“It's about finding the perfect balance of support and comfort to ensure you wake up every morning feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world.<br /><br />“Your mattress plays a crucial role in the quality of your sleep, affecting everything from your mood to your productivity the next day. <br /><br />“That’s why we’re helping keen snoozers make the right choice when shopping online, giving them a choice of two different comfort ratings.”<br /><br />The study also revealed of those who don’t like their current mattress, 43 per cent said it causes them more discomfort than it does relief.<br /><br />And sleeping on an unsuitable mattress is most likely to lead to pain in the lower back (56 per cent) or the neck (36 per cent). <br /><br />While 27 per cent will feel the strain across the shoulders, and 14 per cent will even report pain in their legs.<br /><br />More than a quarter (26 per cent) even admit the quality of their mattress will ‘very much’ impact their mood on any given morning.<br /><br />And 32 per cent admit they have trouble falling asleep regularly, according to the OnePoll.com figures.<br /><br />The ‘Bed Battle: Team Firm vs Team Soft’ experience will take place at Gallery@Oxo in London’s Southbank from Thursday 2nd May to Sunday 5th May.<br /><br />Lisa Richards added: "You might not know what you want until you’ve tested a few different mattresses, which can be tricky especially if you’re buying it online. <br /><br />“That’s why we’re inviting people along to find out whether they’re a ‘firm’ or ‘soft’ sleeper by experiencing both sides to avoid an expensive mistake.”
