Beautyrest
Beautyrest Black® Series One 14.25" Firm Pillow Top Mattress
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The honest verdict: the Series One Firm Pillow Top is for the sleeper who wants firm support but not a hard surface. At about a 6 out of 10 it sits between the no-cushion Extra Firm and the universal Medium: a quilted pillow top softens the first few inches, while the firm-tuned Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil core underneath keeps everything genuinely supportive. If you sleep on your back or stomach, like to feel held up rather than sunk in, but find a true extra-firm bed punishing, this is the Series One to try.
What you notice in the first few minutes
The surface gives first. The quilted pillow top and the comfort foams beneath it (including Beautyrest Gel Memory Foam) take the hard edge off, so your shoulders and hips have somewhere to land instead of pressing into a board. Settle in a moment longer and you feel what makes this firm rather than soft: the 8-inch pocketed-coil core is tuned firm, so once the cushion compresses, your spine is held level and stays there. That is the whole idea of a firm pillow top, the top is allowed to be soft because the support underneath refuses to be.
What it's made of, and what that does for you
- A quilted pillow top over firm support. The cool-touch top softens the surface so your shoulders and hips aren't pressing into a board, while the firm coil tuning keeps your spine level.
- Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® core. An 8-inch core of individually-wrapped coils that hold firm where you need support and isolate a partner's movement: Black's signature under the softer surface.
- Sleep Climate™ cooling with phase-change material. The quilted surface pulls heat away from your body, and the breathing coil core keeps the pillow top from sleeping warm the way a thick all-foam top can.
- A 14.25-inch quilted build. Tall enough for a real pillow top over the coil core, finished with eight carry handles, a quilted border, velvet accents, and a cashmere-blend cover. Measure it against your frame and deep-pocket sheets.
- Premium Black build, 10-year warranty. The brand's top line, tuned firm-with-cushion, on CertiPUR-US certified foams.
Living with it night after night
Two things tend to decide whether a bed earns its place: how it handles a partner and how it handles heat. Because the pocketed coils move independently, a restless partner getting in late or rolling over barely registers on your side. And the Sleep Climate cool-touch quilting works with a coil core that breathes far more than an all-foam bed, so the cushioned top stays comfortable rather than turning into a hot spot. It's compatible with an adjustable base, and it performs best on a sturdy foundation or box spring, which supports the coils and keeps the warranty intact.
Who it's not for, and the floor team would rather say so now
- If you want a true rock-firm surface. The pillow top adds give the firmest sleepers won't want. The Extra Firm is the no-cushion call.
- Dedicated side sleepers. At a 6 out of 10 your shoulder may still want more give; the Plush Pillow Top is the deeper cradle.
- Anyone after a memory-foam hug. This is a supportive innerspring with a cushioned top, not an enveloping foam bed.
Why buy it from Mattress Overstock
Independent and serving Kentucky since 2012, with five showrooms you can walk into: Lexington (on Nicholasville Road), Georgetown, Somerset, London, and Richmond. "Firm with a pillow top" is a feel you have to lie on, and a screen can't tell you whether the cushion is enough or too much. Come feel it beside the Extra Firm and the Medium so you can place exactly where 6 out of 10 sits for you, no appointment needed.
You get a 100-day comfort guarantee; if it's not right, you exchange it for store credit toward any bed of equal or greater value (no cash refund, but no restocking-fee games either). Free delivery, free setup, and the team hauls your old mattress away. And no one on the floor earns more for steering you up the line, so the guidance you get is honest. Select your size to see the live Mattress Overstock price, then feel it against its neighbors in the full Beautyrest Black lineup.
What makes this mattress different
Firm support, cushioned surface
A 6-out-of-10 feel: a quilted pillow top softens the first few inches while the firm-tuned coil core keeps your spine level. Firm, not harsh.
Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® core
An 8-inch core of individually-wrapped coils holds firm where you need support and lets a restless partner roll over without crossing the bed. Black's signature, under a softer surface.
Sleep Climate™ cool-touch top with PCM
The quilted surface uses Sleep Climate™ Technology with phase-change material to pull heat away from your body, so the cushioned top stays cool instead of trapping warmth.
Layered comfort foams over the coils
AirFeel® foam and Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam in the comfort layers contour to your shoulders and hips for pressure relief, then hand off to the firm coil support beneath.
14.25-inch quilted pillow-top build
Tall enough for a genuine pillow top over the Black coil core, finished with eight carry handles, a quilted border, velvet accents, and a cashmere-blend cover. Measure it against your frame and deep-pocket sheets.
Built for back and stomach sleepers
Beautyrest tunes this firm-feel model for back and stomach sleepers who want to feel held up on the surface rather than sinking into it.
CertiPUR-US® foams, 10-year warranty
The brand's top line on CertiPUR-US certified foams (no formaldehyde, no prohibited flame retardants), backed by a 10-year limited warranty.
A pillow top that softens the surface without softening the support
The trick to a firm pillow top is keeping the two jobs separate: a surface that gives, over a core that doesn't. Here is how Beautyrest layers it, top to bottom.
The quilted top (where you land). A cool-touch quilted pillow top built with Sleep Climate™ Technology and phase-change material, quilted over AirFeel® foam and a thin firm comfort foam. This is the give you feel in the first few minutes: enough to take the hard edge off your shoulders and hips, not enough to swallow you.
The comfort foams (where pressure releases). Below the quilting sit a high-density firm comfort foam and a layer of Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam. They contour to your body for pressure relief, then hand the load down to the coils instead of letting you keep sinking.
The Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® core (where support lives). An 8-inch core of individually-wrapped coils, tuned firm, over a stabilizing foam base. Because each coil moves on its own, the support stays even under your spine and a partner's movement barely registers on your side.
That layering is why this reads as a 6 out of 10: noticeably softer than the no-cushion Extra Firm, clearly firmer and more supportive than the Medium. Want it firmer with no cushion? The Extra Firm. Softer for side sleeping? The Plush Pillow Top. The whole range is in the Beautyrest Black lineup.
Shop the Beautyrest Black lineup →What's inside Beautyrest Black
Five layers, engineered together: a cool quilted surface, pressure-relieving gel foam, and the Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® core that defines the Black line.
For the back sleeper who wants support with a soft landing
Back sleepers, the sweet spot. Firm coil support keeps your spine level while the pillow top keeps the surface from feeling like a board. This is the body position the model is tuned for.
Stomach sleepers who run firm. The firm core keeps your hips from dipping, the most common cause of a sore lower back for stomach sleepers, while the cushioned top stays comfortable under your chest.
Combination sleepers who lean firm. Supportive enough for back and stomach, with just enough surface give to make rolling onto your side tolerable through the night.
Couples and light sleepers. The pocketed coils isolate movement, so a partner getting in late or rolling over stays on their side of the bed.
Switching off a worn-out bed. Coming from an old extra-firm that finally turned punishing, or a sagging pillow top that lost its support? This keeps the firmness you trust and gives back the cushion you have been missing.
Probably not for you if you want a true rock-firm deck (see the Extra Firm), a deep side-sleep cradle (the Plush Pillow Top), or an enveloping memory-foam hug. This is a supportive innerspring with a cushioned top, not a foam bed.
Specifications
| Height | 14.25" |
|---|---|
| Feel | Firm Pillow Top |
| Firmness | 6 out of 10 (10 = firmest) |
| Construction | Cushioned pillow top + Sleep Climate™ quilting over Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam and a firm-tuned Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® core: 14.25 inches, firm pillow top. |
| Cooling | A cool-touch quilted pillow-top surface with Sleep Climate™ Technology over a Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil core that breathes more than all-foam. |
| Motion isolation | Excellent: Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coils move independently, so a partner's movement barely crosses the bed. |
| Adjustable base | Yes, compatible with adjustable bases |
| Certifications | CertiPUR-US certified foams |
| Warranty | 10-year limited warranty |
| Trial period | 100 days at Mattress Overstock |
Frequently asked questions
How firm is the Beautyrest Black Series One Firm Pillow Top?
About a 6 out of 10, firmer than medium and softer than the Extra Firm. The pillow top cushions the surface so it doesn't feel hard, while the coil core stays firmly supportive underneath. It's the "firm but not harsh" middle of the firm side.
How is it different from the Extra Firm?
The Extra Firm is about an 8/10 with almost no cushion, so you sleep right on the support. This Firm Pillow Top keeps firm support but adds a cushioned top, landing around 6/10. Lie on both and your shoulders will tell you which.
Is it a memory foam mattress or an innerspring?
It's an innerspring, specifically a quilted pillow-top innerspring. A cushioned quilted top and comfort foams (including Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam) sit over a Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® support core. The coils give it firm support and Black's motion separation; the pillow top softens the surface feel. It is not an all-foam bed and won't give you a deep memory-foam hug.
What is inside it, layer by layer?
From the top down: a cool-touch quilted pillow top with Sleep Climate™ Technology and phase-change material over AirFeel® foam; then high-density firm comfort foam and a layer of Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam; then an 8-inch Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® core over a stabilizing foam base, for a 14.25-inch total height.
Is a pillow top good for back sleepers?
It can be ideal. Back sleepers want firm support to keep the spine level, and a pillow top adds enough surface comfort that the firmness doesn't feel hard. The key is firm support underneath, which the Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® core provides. Beautyrest builds this firm-feel model for back and stomach sleepers.
Does it sleep hot?
It's built to resist it. The quilted top uses Sleep Climate™ Technology with phase-change material to move heat away from your body, and the pocketed-coil core breathes far more than an all-foam bed, so air moves through instead of warmth building up in the comfort layers. If you sleep very hot, a firm surface like this one generally breathes better than a deep plush top.
Does it need a box spring or foundation?
Yes, a Beautyrest Black innerspring like this performs best on a sturdy foundation or box spring, which supports the coils, adds airflow, and helps the warranty stay valid. It is also compatible with an adjustable base if you like to raise your head or legs. If you're not sure what your current frame is, ask our floor team and we'll help you match it.
What sizes does it come in, and is there a fiberglass fire barrier?
It comes in Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and California King, all at the 14.25-inch profile (a Queen is 60" x 80"). The foams are CertiPUR-US® certified, made without formaldehyde or prohibited flame retardants. For the exact fire-barrier materials on your size, ask us and we'll confirm from Beautyrest's spec sheet before you buy.
Can I see and try this mattress in person near me?
Yes, and with a mattress we'd always rather you did. Mattress Overstock is a Kentucky company that has served the state since 2012, with five showrooms you can visit: Lexington (on Nicholasville Road), Georgetown, Somerset, London, and Richmond. Come lie on this exact mattress in your own sleeping position, beside the Extra Firm and the Medium, so you can feel exactly where 6 out of 10 sits for you. You get a 100-day comfort guarantee: if the feel isn't right, exchange it for store credit toward any bed of equal or greater value (no cash refund). We deliver free across our Kentucky service area and haul your old mattress away, and because everyone on the floor is paid the same no matter which brand you choose, the guidance you get is honest.
Buy it from people you can actually visit
- Free local delivery To your home across Central & Eastern Kentucky.
- Free setup We place and set up your new bed in the room.
- Free old-mattress haul-away The old one goes out the same day the new one comes in.
Independently owned in Kentucky since 2012. Walk in any day (no appointment) and someone who actually knows the floor will help you find the right fit.
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Try it in person at any Kentucky showroom
Walk into any Mattress Overstock location, lie down, and feel the difference yourself. No appointment, no pressure. Our team has over 100 years of combined mattress experience and we're here to help you find the right fit.
