Memorial Day mattress sales are already live — save up to 60% on Nectar, Sleep Number and more

Not sure exactly what you're looking for? This 12-inch Casper hybrid aims to be a crowd-pleaser with its middle-of-the-road feel, and that 30% discount is nothing to sneeze at (first-time Casper customers can get an additional 5% off too). Inside are two breathable foam layers atop a traditional innerspring base. The foam is designed to be softer up near the shoulders and more supportive from the lower back on down — great for minimizing those aches and pains. There's also a 100-night risk-free trial. 

"They say it takes weeks to adjust to a new mattress, but after only a few nights I could honestly cry with relief," said one now-solid sleeper. "Only now, waking up pain-free, do I realize how much my previous mattress was hurting me. If you're a side sleeper, if you toss and turn or wake up from lower back pain, do yourself a favor and get the Dream. The firmer center band keeps you from sinking in, keeping your spine aligned and eliminating lower back pain."

Nectar's Memorial Day deals are among the sweetest I've seen (bah-dum-bum-tsk ... I'll be here all night, folks). You can snag up to half off mattresses and 66% off mattress and bed frame bundles. Topped with a cooling cover, this 12-inch foam mattress is backed by a particularly impressive 365-day trial. (That's right — you get a whole year to make a final decision.) It has a medium-firm feel that reviewers say is hard to beat, especially for those with back pain.

"Coming up on three years and still going strong," says one longtime owner. "The no-motion transfer is a game changer. I never feel my husband jump (turn) over at night, and it's also the perfect firmness. Not too hard and not too soft. I’ll never buy another mattress."

Competition is absolutely brutal in the mattress biz, and that's a very good thing for your wallet. Case in point: You can snag this 12-inch mattress from Brooklyn Bedding for under $500. Unlike other budget-friendly beds, it's not a basic slab of foam — it has six layers designed to minimize pressure points, eliminate motion transfer and keep your spine aligned. It's backed by a 120-night trial, and a hybrid version is on sale too.

"This mattress is amazing. Me and my husband struggled with waking each other up and this bed does NOT move (which is a good thing)," a reviewer raved. "Very comfortable and cooling, but not too cold!"

Not sold on foam? Don't worry: Here's a no-fail option for innerspring lovers, with two thick coil layers and a cushy pillow top. It comes in three firmness levels, with the middle-of-the-road "luxury firm" designed to "replicate the feel of hotel beds." (Sure, but does it come with room service too?)

"Highly recommended, and I'm quite a diva," admitted one discriminating buyer. "I hold every company I deal with to what they have promised. My husband has chronic pain and honestly, I usually complain about everything. This mattress is great."

Could this be the Platonic ideal of memory foam mattresses? Three foam layers aim for middle-of-the-road firmness, slowly adjusting to your body and nixing motion transfer. If you prefer a coil base, you can upgrade to a hybrid for $140 more. Either way, there's a 90-day trial — a bit shorter than competitors, but still plenty of time to figure out whether you'll snooze soundly.

"I've had back and hip problems for years. This is my second Tempur-Pedic," said a faithful fan. "I have tried others and always come back. So many say they are as good or better, but take it from someone who wasted a lot of money trying out the newer brands. Nothing compares."

This 14-inch mattress gets high marks for a plush, soft feel and a surprisingly low price. Made from cooling gel memory foam atop a layer of traditional pocketed coils, it's also Wayfair-verified, which means it passes a 20-point quality inspection. Skeptical? There's a 100-night trial.

"If you didn't know the brand and price ahead of time, you would think it was easily an $800-$1,000 mattress," said one budget-savvy buyer. "Although very plush, it still supports my entire body (220 pounds) evenly, and I have been sleeping soundly and waking up rested each day."

This limited-edition smart bed from Sleep Number is an impressive half off, and it doesn't skimp on the bells and whistles. Beyond its dual-sided adjustable firmness levels (a real marriage-saver if I've ever heard one), it boasts six comfort layers and plenty of cooling technology to keep your summer slumbers sweat-free. (Say that five times fast!) Control it with the Sleep Number app, because we're all falling asleep with our phones anyway.  

Want a smart bed that will put even less of a dent in your wallet? The highly rated Sleep Number c1 is down to $899.

I recently splurged on a percale duvet set from Brooklinen, and now that these sheets are on mega-sale, I might have to snag them as well to complete my cozy cocoon. They're described as "cool, crisp and breathable, like your fave button-down shirt," and I'd say that's pretty accurate — and it's exactly the kind of bedding I want for summer. Choose from 15 colors and patterns, but hop to it, since some sizes are already selling out.

Pet owners, here's a big bonus: The percale's tight weave does a good job of standing up to dog and cat claws.

This isn't the lowest I've seen this fan-favorite duvet insert go, but it's still a pretty darn good price for what is, by all accounts, a pretty darn good comforter. It comes in 10 sizes and a ton of colors, though traditional white is your best buy.

Yahoo Senior Deals Writer Britt Ross is among those who swear by it: "I've been using it for months now, and I can't believe the difference it's made in my sleep. I feel like I'm getting tucked into a hotel bed every night, and even after washing the comforter, it's maintained its marshmallow-like feel."

I'm not sure why everyone is sleeping on mattress toppers (pun intended, sorry not sorry). They're one of the cheapest, easiest ways to get a few more years out of a mattress that's past its prime. I put one on our guest room bed not long ago, and suddenly I'm getting rave reviews about how comfy it is. No one needs to know how old that mattress actually is (gulp). 

This topper comes with the added benefit of cooling gel — much appreciated for the sweltering months ahead — and a seven-zone pressure-alleviating design. You can upgrade to a 4-inch topper, but this 3-inch version is the better deal.

Cozy Earth is one of those websites that I browse rather wistfully, knowing full well that everything is fantastically soft and durable but just a little too much of a splurge, price-wise. Well, this classic throw might be what finally coaxes me to hit the buy button. The textured viscose knit is just the right layer for summer, when you want just a little something to keep you comfortable in an air-conditioned room.

"I've purchased several sheet sets from CE, but this was my first blanket purchase," said a fan of the brand. "I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was far from disappointed. The blanket has a light and cool feel to it, and it is extremely comfortable overall. I'm considering buying another in another color. ... I'm a complete bedding snob, but this brand is quickly moving to the top of my favorites list."

These longtime Yahoo reader favorites have also cemented themselves in the pantheon of Amazon top-sellers, and for good reason: They're filled with a plush down alternative encased in a breathable, moisture-wicking sateen. Let's decode that pillow talk: It means they're especially good for allergy sufferers or hot sleepers who prefer a traditional hotel-like feel over firmer foam pillows.  

"They fluff up so nicely, and continue plumping up over a couple of days. They are soft and luxurious, and though your head sinks into them, they don't flatten out," said this snooze-ready shopper. "In the morning, I squish them up a few times, and they are back to their original state. I have ordered two more sets for the other beds, and guests tell me they feel like they are at a resort."

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Silk pillowcases are particularly gentle on the hair and the skin, but when it comes to your wallet? Not so much. Well, these satin stand-ins offer the same benefits, but at a much friendlier price. We've seen them go a couple of bucks lower, but it doesn't happen often (or for long).

They come in a ton of colors, so finding some that coordinate with your sheets shouldn't be a problem. Even better, several of those colors are on sale, though this gray pair is as low as they go.