Brentwood Home Cedar Mattress Review

Base Model: 2/5, Pillow-Top: 3/5

Like most latex hybrids, the Brentwood Home Cedar isolates motion to an average extent. Cotton and wool padding in the comfort layers absorb some movement, while the pocketed coils transfer less motion than the interconnected coils of a traditional innerspring mattress. Customers who opt for the extra latex pillow top may find this does an even better job at reducing motion transfer.

However, the fact remains that latex and coils are both quite bouncy and won’t be able to absorb all motion. If you’re a sensitive sleeper and you share the bed with a partner, we generally recommend choosing a foam-based mattress.

Base Model: 2/5, Pillow-Top: 3/5

The Brentwood Home Cedar has a sophisticated comfort system that works to alleviate pressure build-up in the typical hotspots.

Multiple layers of cotton and wool padding cushion the sleeper and help distribute body weight. These layers work in tandem with the Dunlop latex, which offers moderate contouring and zoned pressure relief. The optional pillow top has a thicker layer of latex to provide even deeper pressure relief for side sleepers.

Built with breathable materials and plenty of room for airflow, the Brentwood Home Cedar stands out for its superior temperature neutrality. Every component of the mattress is designed to reduce heat retention, from the breathable cotton and wool to the aerated latex and pocketed coils. The wool padding has the additional benefit of helping wick moisture away from the sleeper so you don’t wake up sweaty.

Mattresses that conform too closely can allow heat to build up around the body and cause an uncomfortably warm sleep surface. The Brentwood Home Cedar mattress offers mild contouring that allows room for body heat to dissipate instead of getting trapped in the mattress. While the optional pillow top conforms a little more closely, any potential heat retention is mitigated by the breathable materials.

Reinforced coils around the perimeter of the mattress ensure sturdy edge support in the Brentwood Home Cedar. The cotton, wool, and latex layers don’t compress much, preventing feelings of roll-off when sleeping near the edge of the bed.

Couples who share the bed should feel safe using the entire surface. Most sleepers should also be able to sit on the edge of the bed without feeling unstable.

The Brentwood Home Cedar mattress has a firm feel that doesn’t overly restrict movement. While sleepers may sink in a little to the cotton and wool layers, the latex and coils are bouncy enough to prevent feeling trapped in the bed. Thanks to the latex, the bed has a buoyant feel that doesn’t “hug” sleepers like memory foam would. Most people should find it easy enough to switch positions.

The pillow top add-on contains a similar combination of cotton, wool, and latex, but the latex layer is thicker and provides a higher level of contouring. This may make it slightly more difficult to change sleeping positions.

Couples should find that the Brentwood Home Cedar provides an excellent surface for sex. Although Dunlop latex is not as springy as Talalay latex, the combination of latex and coils nevertheless adds some bounce that is desirable for sex. The cotton and wool padding give it some traction. The mattress also stays cool and makes minimal noise thanks to the individually wrapped coils.

The topper is not quite as bouncy but is otherwise comparable in terms of suitability for sex.

As a completely natural mattress, the Brentwood Home Cedar doesn’t off-gas in the traditional sense. Off-gassing typically occurs when volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from synthetic polyfoam and memory foam come into contact with the air. The Brentwood Home Cedar doesn’t contain any synthetic foams or even chemical adhesives or flame retardants, so it won’t cause these odors.

Customers who are sensitive to smell might notice a plasticky smell as a result of the mattress being shrink-wrapped for shipping. Latex can also emit a mild rubbery scent, but most people don’t find this bothersome. Keeping the mattress in a well-ventilated room will help any odors dissipate faster.