Brooklyn Bedding Bloom 14'' Mattress Review

The Brooklyn Bedding Bloom is a hybrid mattress designed for enhanced comfort side by side with strong support achieved by a combination of elastic latex and pocketed coils. The mattress will appeal to sleepers who care about the environment as the materials it's made of are eco-friendly.

The Bloom comes in two firmness levels: an 11'' medium-firm and a 14'' medium. This review focuses on the softer and cushier 14'' model, thoroughly examining its main characteristics and sleep performances.

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Pros & Cons

Mattress Construction

The Bloom 14'' is constructed from 4 layers of supple wool and cotton, elastic latex, robust steel coils and dense poly foam. These materials interact with one another making the mattress soft and cozy while at the same time creating bounciness which soothes sleepers' body, generating lift and adding durability.

Cover: 2'' of organic cotton infused with organic Joma wool making the surface of the mattress plush and cushy. Both the cotton and the wool are highly breathable facilitating moisture wicking.

Comfort Layer: 3'' of elastic Talalay latex providing the mattress with bounciness and pressure relieving buoyancy.

Support Layer: 1,032 8'' pocketed coils generating lift and enabling ease of movement on the mattress surface.

Base Layer: 1'' of dense poly foam reinforcing the coils as they compress and increasing the mattress' durability by giving it a firm base.

Feel

The cotton and wool in the cover give the mattress a soft and cozy feel. Their breathability keeps its surface cool to the touch.

The sense of coziness created by the wool and cotton is supplemented by enhanced bounciness provided by the thick latex-based comfort layer. This bounciness helps soothe the muscles and provides a cushy feel. At the same time, it keeps the body afloat making sleepers feel they're sleeping 'on' the mattress and not 'in' it.

The buoyancy of the latex is further reinforced by the lift the coil system beneath generates. It prevents over-sinking and, therefore, strengthens the feeling of sleeping 'on' the mattress.

Pressure Relief

Side sleepers who weigh up to 250 pounds will benefit from the suppleness of the 2'' cover layer of cotton and wool and the bouncy latex layer beneath. Their hips and shoulders will get ample cushioning necessary for alleviating pressure points. In addition, the coils will give them the support they need to feel stable on the mattress.

XL side sleepers will need a more solid mattress to prevent sagging resulting in unhealthy posture and pain in their upper and lower back. They should opt for the firmer and more supportive Brooklyn Bedding Bloom 11''. 

Light and medium weight back sleepers will feel comfortable sleeping on the Bloom 14''. The soft cotton and wool in the cover layer and the springy latex in the comfort layer will respond well to their body, relax their muscles and mitigate pressure. At the same time, the coils will distribute their weight evenly across the mattress preventing over sinking in sensitive area, the thoracic and lumbar spine in particular.

Plus-size sleepers who tend to sleep on their back will not get enough support. They won't be able to maintain healthy posture due to sinking in the lumbar area.

The Bloom 14'' will cushion the abdomen area of lightweight stomach sleepers preventing the accumulation of pressure in their lumbar spine. The coils will be able to carry their weight keeping them afloat by curbing sinking.

Medium and heavyweight weight stomach will need a firmer mattress. Those who weigh up to 250 pounds, may get along well with the more solid Bloom 11''. Those weighing more than 250 pounds should opt for more robust mattresses designed for XL sleepers.

Motion Isolation

Mattresses containing latex and springs tend to transfer a large portion of the motion generated by sleepers and the Bloom 14'' is no exception to that.

Having said that, the 2'' cover layer of soft cotton and wool will be able to absorb some of that motion. The coils, being individually wrapped, will not transfer all of it keeping some areas in the mattress unaffected by sleepers' movements.

Practically speaking, the Bloom 14'' will be able to sustain light movements allowing you to sleep quietly. However, if your partner is a restless sleeper, you might need a more contouring foam mattress with greater capacity for motion isolation.

Repositioning

The elastic latex and robust coils make the mattress amply buoyant enabling easy movement on its surface. Most sleepers who weigh up to 250 pounds will have no difficulty in changing sleep positions or getting out of bed.

Plus-size sleepers may experience some sagging, which may hamper movement. As mentioned above, they should look for a more supportive mattress.

Edge Support

The Bloom 14'' is fairly supportive on its edges. The buoyant latex and steel coils enable sleepers to feel stable upon lying on the mattress' perimeter with no need to move towards the center .

The soft cotton and wool cover layer is more prone to sagging especially when it comes to heavier sleepers. The Firmer Bloom 11'' will be more suitable for their weight.

Heat Retention

The Bloom 14'' is designed to keep sleepers cool at night. The cotton and wool in the cover are highly breathable and, so, effectively draw perspiration away from the body.

The Talalay latex has a perforated structure. Together with the coils, it enables free flow of air in and out of the mattress, which aids in reducing heat retention and regulating temperature.

Frame and Foundation

The Bloom 14'' can be put on almost any foundation or frame available on the market on condition that it's adequately supportive. That includes box springs and slat beds. If you opt for a slat bed frame, the slats mustn't be more than 3''-4'' apart.

Brooklyn Bedding manufactures it own foundations characterized by optimal center support. The Super Duty High Rise Platform is a massive tubular construct which can carry up to 1,500 pounds of evenly distributed weight. It's prices vary from $129 for a Twin size mattress to $219 for a California King size mattress.

The Ascension Bi-Fold foundation looks and feel like a box spring. Its starting price is $229 for a Twin mattress. Maximum price is $329 for a California King mattress.

The Ready to Assemble Box also has the traditional look and feel of a box spring. It's easy to assemble, and can be moved from one room to another with no difficulty. Its price is $249 for a Twin size mattress. For a California King mattress, you'll have to pay $369.

The Bloom 14'' is also compatible most adjustable bases. Brooklyn puts at your disposal 3 models.

The Electric Adjustable Base consists of two whisper-quiet motors which control the head and foot of the bed. It can carry up to 650 pounds of evenly distributed weight. It's compatible with a Queen-size mattress only. It'll cost you $599.

The Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base comes with a wireless remote control and two USB charging ports for bedtime recharging. It has preset positions as well as programmable memory positions. It can carry a maximum weight of 850 pounds. Its prices are $699 for a Twin XL mattress and $799 and $1,398 for Queen and Split King mattresses respectively.

The Ascension Ultra Adjustable Power Base includes all of the features the Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base has plus Android and Apple App support and under the bed LED lighting. It's designed for a Queen-size mattress only. It's price is $1,349.

Additional Details

The Bloom 14'' can be bought on Brooklyn Bedding's website or in showrooms in Arizona, Texas, Montana, the Great Lakes region and across the East Coast. To trace the exact places of these showrooms, refer to the location finder on the company's website.

Brooklyn Bedding was established in 1995 and started selling mattresses online in 2010. Its production facilities are located in Arizona, where the Bloom 14'' is manufactured. The company offers a 20-30 percent discount on all its mattresses and related products almost all year long.

The ingredients of the Bloom 14'' are eco-friendly. The foam is CertiPUR-US Certified, indicating it doesn't contain chemicals which may harm the environments, such as PBDEs, TDCPP TCEP, formaldehyde and heavy metals. It also releases low levels of volatile organic compounds. The latex is Oeko-Tex class safe, which means it's 100% biodegradable. Its repeatedly rinsed and washed in soap and water prior to being used to make sure it's clean and healthy.

Shipping & Delivery

The Bloom 14'' will be delivered to your doorstep packed and compressed in a box in 12-20 days. You'll have to unpack and set up the mattress by yourself. Brooklyn Bedding doesn't offer White Glove Delivery. You can, however, use the services of a third company. Prices vary and are based on where you live.

Shipping to any destination within the continental US is free. Shipping to Hawaii and Alaska demands an additional charge of $150. Shipping to Canada will cost you $250.

Return & Warranty

The Bloom 14'' comes with a 120-night trial and a break in period of 30 nights. In other words, you'll be entitled to a full refund 30 nights after you got the mattress and no later than 120 nights. You'll be asked to donate it to charity and provide the company with the donation slip.

The mattress is backed by 10 years of limited warranty, which covers manufacturing defects defined as indentations on the surface of the mattress deeper than 1''.

The warranty doesn't cover natural wear-and-tear and accidental damage, such as cuts, stains and burning marks. It becomes void if the mattress is placed on an improper or insufficiently supportive foundation.

The Bottom Line

If you're looking for a mattress which offers enhanced cushioning side by side with pleasant bounciness, sound support and effective heat dissipation, the Bloom 14'' will give you just that, thanks to the combination of breathable and supple cotton and wool, buoyant latex and robust coils. Equally important, the mattress is constructed from eco-friendly materials, so you can sleep quietly at night knowing that you're a friend of the environment.

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