Blog - McRoskey Mattress Co. San Francisco

Mattress Buying Demystified

September 4, 2014

You spend over a third of your life in bed (or you should!). So it's worth spending the time to make sure you're choosing the right mattress and box spring for you. According to Robin Azevedo, president of the McRoskey San Francisco of San Francisco, buying a mattress doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated. She recommends considering these tips when shopping for a mattress.

The Art of Mattress Measuring

September 1, 2014

Getting correct mattress measurements affects not only custom bedding but also the way the set fits in the bedstead. Mattresses and box springs are rounded and have fullness. Take this into account when measuring.

11 Tips for Better Fitness and Health from Dean Karnazes

August 27, 2014

In general, to stay healthy and fit move your body every day. Getting at least 20 minutes of exercise a day is a proven way to stay healthy and improve your fitness. Walk, run, ride a bike, or take a yoga class. Or run a ton of marathons like I do. It all counts. Here are 11 of the ways I work to achieve better health and fitness.

Pillow Buying Demystified

August 21, 2014

Pillows are an essential element of a good night’s rest, a fact well understood by San Francisco-based luxury mattress maker McRoskey San Francisco. Following are some general guidelines to help determine the pillow firmness that fits the sleeping position you use most and take proper care of your pillows.

Solving the Comfort Challenge with Platform Beds

August 12, 2014

Platform and slat-style beds are chosen because of their sleek look and are often designed to take a mattress only. Sleeping on a mattress without a box spring can be uncomfortable. Here's the McRoskey Tip.

Making Your Bedroom a Haven: Bedroom Design Tips from Design Pros Lonnie and Dave Hinckley

August 7, 2014

The bedroom more than ever before, should be a very special place indeed, a relaxing, quiet place where after a long and full day, it becomes the place to retreat from it all. Design industry leaders Lonnie and Dave Hinckley, owners of San Francisco's Hinc Showroom, offer these suggestions for making your bedroom an oasis.

Is it Time for a New Mattress and Box Spring?

July 29, 2014

Buying a new mattress and box spring set for your bed doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated. The key is to always try a mattress out for personal comfort.

Interior design ideas from interior designer Lisa Staprans

July 10, 2014

Lisa Staprans creates interiors that are artistically driven and emotionally connective creating interiors that have the ability to transform ones entire state of being. She helped us out with a few design tips to make your bedroom more restful. I feel strongly that a bedroom has a sense of soul that reflects the people sleeping in it at a very deep level. And I love to optimize a bedroom space through interior design to create harmony and beauty that truly reflects a client's taste. I believe that if you have a great bed and you sleep well you are a happier person.

Our Camille Travel Pillow is Great for Nursing Moms

July 4, 2014

Pillows can serve many purposes, including helping new moms and their babies with nursing as I’ve recently learned from my granddaughter Camille.At McRoskey we offer the Camille Pillow, a travel-sized pillow lovingly named for Camille, who at the time was a 13 year old girl.

Martha Stewart visits the McRoskey San Francisco

March 1, 2014

A few years ago, Martha Stewart visited the McRoskey Mattress Co. and made a video about how our mattresses are made. While a few things have changed over the years, and the team making the mattresses has changed, it's still an interesting watch. Here's the link.