Moving Into a New Home in Melbourne’s North? Here’s How to Choose Your First Mattress
Melbourne's northern growth corridor — Mernda, Doreen, Wollert, Craigieburn, Mickleham — is one of the fastest growing residential areas in Australia. Thousands of families are moving into brand new homes every year, and with a new home comes a new bedroom — and often, the need for a new mattress.
Choosing a mattress for a new home is different from replacing an old one. You're often starting fresh, the bedroom dimensions may be different, and you have the rare opportunity to get everything right from day one. Here's how to make the most of it.
Start With the Room, Not the Mattress
New homes in Melbourne's north tend to have generous master bedrooms — often large enough for a King size bed. Before you buy, measure your bedroom and decide on your bed size. A King gives you maximum space and is ideal if you share the bed with a partner or children who wander in overnight. A Queen is the most popular size and fits comfortably in most master bedrooms.
Don't forget to account for bedside tables, wardrobe doors, and walking space around the bed when deciding on size.
New Home, New Sleep Habits
Moving into a new home often means a change in lifestyle — longer commutes, new routines, sometimes a new baby or growing family. This is the perfect time to invest in a mattress that genuinely supports your sleep, rather than settling for whatever was cheapest or most convenient.
Think about how you sleep. Are you a side sleeper who needs pressure relief at the hips and shoulders? A back sleeper who needs firm lumbar support? Do you and your partner have different preferences? The answers to these questions should drive your mattress choice far more than price or brand name.
Consider Storage From Day One
New homes in Melbourne's north are often well-sized but storage can still be tight — especially in the early years before you've fully furnished. A gas lift bed frame turns the space under your bed into a large, accessible storage cavity — ideal for spare linen, seasonal clothing, suitcases, and anything else that doesn't have a home yet.
Our Haven Gas Lift Bed Frame and Cove Gas Lift Bed Frame are both designed for exactly this — clean modern lines that suit new home interiors, with generous under-bed storage and a smooth hydraulic lift mechanism.
Australian Made — Built for Australian Conditions
Melbourne's north experiences warm summers and cool winters. A mattress with natural wool quilting — like our Imperial Cloud or Quantum Foam Cloud — regulates temperature year-round, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter without the need for electric blankets or extra layers.
Our mattresses are made in Australia, for Australian conditions, by our team in Thomastown — just down the road from Mernda, Doreen, and the broader northern growth corridor.
We Deliver to Melbourne’s North
Best Beds delivers across Melbourne metro including Mernda, Doreen, Wollert, Craigieburn, and surrounding suburbs. Delivery fees start from $50 depending on your distance from our Thomastown warehouse. See our full delivery zones and pricing.
Want to try before you buy? Visit our showroom at 16 Cliveden Ct, Thomastown VIC 3074 — by appointment. Email hello@bestbeds.com.au to book.
Our Top Picks for New Homes
- Imperial Cloud — The premium choice. Plush Euro top, wool quilted, pocket spring core. Custom soft, medium or firm.
- Balance Perfection — Best for couples. Soft one side, firm the other. No more compromise.
- Haven Gas Lift Bed Frame — The smart storage solution for new homes. Queen and King available.
