Jamison
Jamison Grandview Firm 2-Sided Mattress
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The bed you can flip, because they still make one
Ask why mattresses don't last like they used to and you'll land on a quiet industry fact: most modern beds are one-sided. The Grandview Firm 2-Sided is the throwback that fixes it, a true flippable build with sleepable firm surfaces on both faces, so wear gets split between two sides instead of compounding on one.
The construction is symmetric by design: 1 inch of ultrasoft gel foam and 1 inch of super-soft comfort foam, wrapped in a 4-way stretch fabric, on both faces of a traditional steel support unit. Flip it with the seasons and each surface only works half the nights. Both sides are rated firm, an 8 out of 10; this is a support-first bed for people who want their spine held flat. At 12 inches it's a clean profile, not a towering pillowtop, which is the point.
What you notice the first few minutes
Lie down and the steel core answers immediately. There's no slow sink, no soft cradle that swallows your hips; the two thin comfort layers take the edge off the innerspring and hand you straight to flat, steady support. Back and stomach sleepers feel it right away, the midsection stays level instead of bowing in. Strict side sleepers, fair warning: at an 8 out of 10 there isn't much give for a shoulder or hip to press into, so this will feel like a lot of bed under you.
The traditional steel core, and what it's for
That connected steel innerspring is the other half of the story. Where a pocketed-coil bed isolates motion coil by coil, a connected steel unit is built for sturdy, uniform, long-haul support that doesn't develop a soft spot under the heaviest sleeper. It handles heavier bodies and uneven load better than a foam-heavy build, so it earns its keep in guest rooms, cabins, and second homes. It's the most old-school build on the Jamison wall, and the one shoppers' parents specifically ask about.
Honest trade-offs, and who should look elsewhere
Two-sided builds skip plush toppers by design, because you can't flip onto a pillowtop and have both faces stay sleepable, so cushion is traded for longevity. If you want soft, or you sleep on an adjustable base, the Chandler Euro Pillowtop or the Hudson Bay Cooling Pillowtop are the better call; those are pocketed-coil hybrids that flex and carry the cushion. The Grandview's job is outlasting them. If you want firm with pocketed-coil motion isolation instead of a flippable core, the one-sided Vista Tight-Top is the sibling to compare. For couples, a connected innerspring transfers more movement than a pocketed-coil bed, so a very light sleeper may feel a restless partner more here than on the Chandler Firm. For two firm-leaning sleepers who value durability, it's a strong pick.
Living with it, and how to shop it
Care is the easy part, and it's the whole appeal: flip it top-to-bottom about every three months and rotate it head-to-foot at the same time, so the two surfaces share the workload and neither develops a body impression early. Because the core is a traditional steel unit, it's happiest on a sturdy flat foundation or platform rather than an adjustable base; a proper Jamison foundation protects it from below. It's backed by a 10-year non-prorated warranty. Give any new bed about three weeks to settle before judging it.
One thing to know up front: there's no mail-it-back sleep trial on this bed, so the comfort decision happens in the showroom, before you buy. That's not a catch, it's why the Mattress Overstock team would rather you spend ten real minutes on this exact mattress than gamble on a hundred nights. Come flip it yourself across the Lexington, Richmond, Georgetown, London, or Somerset floors, no appointment needed, and compare it against the step-up and step-down Jamison models within arm's reach. Everyone on the floor is paid the same regardless of which brand you buy, so the guidance is honest. Delivery, setup, and old-mattress removal are free across the Kentucky service area. Select your size to see the live Mattress Overstock price, and read the full Jamison review.
What makes this mattress different
True two-sided build
Sleepable firm surfaces on both faces. Flip it seasonally to split wear across two sides instead of compounding it on one.
Symmetric comfort layers
1 inch of ultrasoft gel foam and 1 inch of super-soft comfort foam, wrapped in 4-way stretch fabric, mirrored on each face.
Traditional steel support unit
A connected steel innerspring built for sturdy, uniform, long-haul support that resists soft spots.
Genuinely firm, 8 out of 10
Firm on both sides with no plush layer softening the support: a support-first bed for flat-spine sleepers.
Built to last
The flippable design is the durability play, because each surface only carries you half the nights.
Heavy-duty support
Connected steel handles heavier sleepers and uneven load better than a foam-heavy build.
12-inch clean profile
A 12-inch height, not a towering pillowtop, so it fits standard sheets and frames without fuss.
Best on a flat foundation
The traditional steel core is happiest on a sturdy flat base or platform rather than an adjustable base.
Two-sided by design: a symmetric build you can actually flip
The Grandview is built like a sandwich with identical bread: firm comfort layers on both faces of a central steel support core, finished so either side sleeps as the top. Flipping it alternates which layers carry the compression, which is why two-sided beds historically outlasted their one-sided replacements. Here it is top to bottom, and it mirrors at the core:
- 4-way stretch quilt (top face): a finished sleeping surface that moves with the foams beneath it
- 1-inch ultrasoft gel foam: the first comfort layer, taking the edge off the firm core
- 1-inch super-soft comfort foam: a thin cushioning layer that keeps the support from feeling sharp
- Traditional steel support unit: the connected innerspring core, built for sturdy, uniform, long-haul support rather than zoned motion isolation
- 1-inch super-soft comfort foam (bottom face): the mirror image, identical comfort layers so the second side sleeps the same
- 1-inch ultrasoft gel foam and 4-way stretch quilt: the lower face, finished so you can flip the bed and sleep on it directly
Floor test: flip it in the showroom and the second side should feel indistinguishable from the first. The trade is built in and worth stating plainly: no plush topper, because both faces must stay sleepable. What you get for that trade is a bed engineered to last by sharing its own wear, finished at a 12-inch profile that slips under standard sheets.
Built for the way you actually sleep
Firm fans: sleepable firm surfaces on both faces, with no plush layer to soften the 8-out-of-10 support. If you like sleeping on top of a bed rather than in it, start here.
Back and stomach sleepers: flat, steady steel support that holds the midsection level instead of letting the hips bow in, which is where softer beds leave these positions sore.
Long-haul buyers: the flip is the value. Splitting wear across two surfaces means each side carries you only half the nights, so the bed resists the early body impression that ends most one-sided mattresses.
Heavier sleepers: a connected steel innerspring handles weight and uneven load better than a foam-heavy build, and it resists the soft spots that develop in all-foam beds.
Guest rooms, cabins, and second homes: a durable, no-fuss bed that takes occasional heavy use in stride and asks for nothing but a seasonal flip.
Who should look elsewhere: strict side sleepers who need give at the shoulder and hip will find this too firm. Couples with one very light sleeper transfer more motion here than on a pocketed-coil bed. If you want plush, or you sleep on an adjustable base, the Chandler Euro Pillowtop or a Hudson Bay Pillowtop is the better call.
Specifications
| Height | 12" |
|---|---|
| Feel | Firm |
| Firmness | 8 out of 10 (10 = firmest) |
| Construction | Ultrasoft gel foam + super soft comfort foam + traditional steel support unit |
| Cooling | 1-inch Ultrasoft Gel Foam and 1-inch Super Soft Comfort Foam wrapped in 4-way stretch fabric. |
| Motion isolation | Good - supportive and steady, but it transfers more movement than a dense foam or pocketed-coil design |
| Adjustable base | No, best on a flat foundation |
| Certifications | Ask us for current law-tag and material-certification details by model |
| Warranty | 10-year non-prorated warranty |
Frequently asked questions
How firm is the Jamison Grandview Firm 2-Sided?
Both sides rate 8 out of 10, genuinely firm. It's a support-first bed with thin comfort layers over a traditional steel core, so you sleep on a flat, steady surface rather than sinking in.
Is it really two-sided, and can I flip it?
Yes, that's the whole point. It's built symmetrically, with identical firm comfort layers on both faces of the steel core, so you can flip it and sleep on either side. Flipping seasonally splits the wear, which is why two-sided beds historically last longer than one-sided ones.
How often should I flip it?
Seasonally is the simple rule: about every three months. Flip it top-to-bottom and rotate it head-to-foot at the same time, so wear spreads evenly across both surfaces and neither develops a body impression early.
Is it an innerspring or a hybrid?
A traditional innerspring. The Grandview uses a connected steel support unit rather than individually pocketed coils, the classic, sturdy, long-haul build. That's different from the Chandler and Hudson Bay beds, which are pocketed-coil hybrids.
How is it different from the Jamison Vista Tight-Top?
Both are firm (8 out of 10) and support-first, but the build differs: the Vista is a one-sided tight-top over pocketed coils, while the Grandview is a flippable two-sided bed over a traditional steel core. Choose the Grandview for flip-it longevity; choose the Vista for pocketed-coil motion isolation.
Does it work with an adjustable base?
Because the core is a traditional connected steel unit, it's designed for a sturdy flat foundation or platform rather than an adjustable base; connected innersprings don't articulate well. If an adjustable base is a must, ask the showroom team to confirm fit for this exact model first, or look at the pocketed-coil Chandler Firm and Hudson Bay beds, which do flex.
Is it good for couples?
It's supportive and durable, but a connected steel innerspring transfers more motion than a pocketed-coil bed, so a very light sleeper may feel a restless partner more than they would on the Chandler Firm. For two firm-leaning sleepers who value durability, it's a strong pick.
How fast can I get it delivered in Kentucky?
Delivery is free across the Kentucky service area, usually within a few days, and your old mattress is hauled away at the same time. Share your zip and the team will quote the exact timeline.
What if I don't like it after a few nights?
This is the one honest difference between Jamison and a boxed bed: there is no mail-it-back sleep trial, so the comfort decision happens in the showroom, before you buy. That isn't a catch, it's why the team would rather you spend ten real minutes lying on this exact mattress than gamble on a hundred nights you'd have to wrestle back into a box. Once it's set up in your home it's yours, so settle the question in person first. Any new mattress also needs about three weeks for your body to adjust and the foams to settle, so give a new bed that long before you judge it.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes, and the team would insist. The Jamison line is kept on the floor across the Lexington, Richmond, Georgetown, London, and Somerset showrooms, so you can lie on the real feel and compare it against the step-up and step-down models within arm's reach. Take your time: everyone on the floor is paid the same regardless of which brand you buy, so the guidance 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
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