Venus Williams Couldn't Find the Perfect Mattress So She Designed One Herself
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Finding the right mattress can be a struggle—just ask professional tennis player Venus Williams. Even the star found herself struggling to find a sleep surface that perfectly suited her needs, which is why she teamed up with luxury mattress brand GhostBed to coach her through the mattress making process.
Of course, premium comfort and durability were top of mind when they were creating the silhouette. Not only does the bed have built-in cooling technology ideal for those hot sleepers out there, the collaboration resulted in the exclusive Venus FIT layer, a mineral-infused gel memory foam designed to promote faster muscle recovery and better overall sleep. If you're fairly active and often wake up feeling sore, the cutting edge design here will transform your mornings. The best part of it all? Williams's mattress is nearly $800 off for a limited time and it ships for free within 24 hours. You'll even get two complemetary GhostPillows ($190 value) with your purchase and 10-year mattress protection at no extra cost.
On top of that, a variety of other items including the adjustable base bed frame, mattress protectors, and more are also on major sale. If you're on the hunt for the ultimate athlete-approved bedroom upgrade, get all the details from Williams herself below. We guarantee she'll convince you to add the setup to your home!
House Beautiful: What exactly makes this mattress stand out from the rest and how does it fit your lifestyle?
Venus Williams: The technology and expertise from GhostBed, combined with my passion for recovery and experience in design, led us to create a mattress collection that will help people reset and recharge. It’s really unlike any other mattress on the market because of the cooling and restorative technologies we’ve incorporated. The mattress actually interacts with your body while you sleep to improve recovery at a faster rate—it’s amazing.
Both mattresses are crafted with the special Venus Layer, which is made of a gel memory foam infused with a blend of special minerals. Those minerals actually work with your body heat and reflect far infrared light back to you. I think of it like using a heating pad—the light helps stimulate blood flow and circulation as you sleep, which is so important for your body and health. It’s a natural and safe way that I personally use to recover after a long day of practice, traveling, and so much more.
HB: Did you ever have trouble falling asleep? How does the bed help you get good rest?
VW: Sleep is so important for my overall health and performance, both on and off the court, so I never compromise on my rest. If I don’t get enough, I can’t perform at my full potential. With GhostBed, I wanted to create something I haven’t been able to find: a super comfortable mattress designed for recovery and performance, no matter what that means to you. These new mattresses have kept me more rested than I’ve ever been."
HB: Do you suffer from back pain or other sleep challenges, how does the mattress help make things better?
VW: After a challenging practice or extended travel, I need to take all the necessary measures for recovery so I can perform at my best the next day. That’s why it was so important to me to integrate restorative technology into this mattress. Similar to using heat therapy on sore muscles, the far infrared light within the Venus layer penetrates deep into the skin, 'warming' muscles and helping to improve blood flow and circulation as I sleep. It gives my body a natural and safe way to recover after a long day and allows me to maximize my rest so I feel prepared to take on anything when I wake up. Insider tip: I also love to spray Asutra’s Mist Your Mood Lavender Sleep Spray on my pillow and mattress because it helps my mind and my body wind down before bed.
HB: What are other ways do you make your mattress more comfortable?
VW: My absolute non-negotiable when it comes to sleeping is that I must have a soft pillow. Sometimes I even travel with my own because I’m so particular about having a good pillow. Aside from the pillows, bamboo sheets are pretty essential for me as well. I love the extra soft texture and how cozy they are. My mattress protector also has to be super soft too.
HB: Finally, does your dog sleep on the bed with you? Is GhostBed pet friendly?
VW: He does! Harry has high standards so only the best mattress for him. GhostBed is pet-friendly, but they do recommend adding one of their mattress protectors if your pet will be sleeping on the bed.
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