Serta
Serta Perfect Morning Fountains Medium Pillow Top 16" Mattress
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The honest verdict: the Fountains Medium Pillow Top 16" is the bed for households that cannot agree. It is the flagship build of Serta's Perfect Morning line, tuned to the balanced middle: around a 5 out of 10, with a pillow top that cushions the surface and 825 individually wrapped coils holding everything level underneath. Back sleepers, stomach sleepers, side sleepers, and the couple containing all three can share it without anyone drawing the short straw. If you are replacing a bed that one of you loved and the other endured, this is the diplomatic answer.
What the flagship build gets you
- 825-density wrapped coils, the line's strongest chassis. Twenty more coil density than the Elmbrook: each coil pocketed, flexing alone, contouring and cradling while it minimizes motion transfer, with BestEdge foam encasement holding the perimeter firm.
- A medium pillow top. Solid structure with a touch of cushioning right at the surface: cradling support without the deep settle of the plush version.
- CoolTemp fabric with doubled cooling yarns. The Fountains cover carries twice the cooling yarns of the standard Perfect Morning panel, pulling heat away the moment you lie down.
- CoolTwist gel memory foam. Cooling gel swirled through memory foam for pressure relief that dissipates heat instead of storing it.
- PillowSoft Aire HD foam. The higher-density version of Serta's rippled comfort foam: enhanced cushioning that still moves air.
- A gel memory foam lumbar band. Zoned reinforcement under your lumbar and hips, keeping the middle of the bed as disciplined as the edges.
- 16 inches tall with CertiPUR-US certified foams, made in the USA with global components, and a 10-year limited warranty.
What it feels like
Supported first, cushioned second. Your shoulders and hips get a polite layer of give from the pillow top, then the 825 coils hold you level in every position: on your back the lumbar band meets your lower spine, on your stomach your hips stay up, on your side there is enough surface give to keep the shoulder happy. The cover reads noticeably cool on contact. It is the feel most people mean when they say they want comfortable but not soft.
Who it is not for
- Dedicated side sleepers who want to sink in. A medium holds you more on the surface than in it. The Fountains Plush 16" is the identical build tuned soft, at the same price.
- Traditionalists who want bounce. Wrapped coils and gel foams sleep quiet and contoured, not springy. The Cascade Canyon keeps the classic feel for less.
- Anyone with a strict height limit. Sixteen inches is a tall bed. Measure the frame and buy extra-deep-pocket sheets, or look at the 15-inch Elmbrook.
Medium or Plush: same bed, two tunes
The two Fountains models are the identical 825-coil, 16-inch build priced identically at $999 in queen. The Medium holds you level for back, stomach, and combination sleeping; the Plush deepens the cradle for side sleepers. Since price settles nothing, let your spine decide: lie on both, five minutes each, in your real sleeping position.
Why buy it from Mattress Overstock
Kentucky-owned since 2012, with five showrooms and no appointment needed: Lexington on Nicholasville Road, Georgetown, Somerset, London, and Richmond. Both Fountains feels can be tried side by side on the floor. Every bed carries a 120-day comfort guarantee: if the feel misses, exchange for store credit toward any bed of equal or greater value. No cash refund, no restocking-fee games. Free local delivery, old mattress hauled away. Floor associates are paid the same regardless of brand, so nobody steers you past the right bed, part of why shoppers rate the showrooms about 4.7 stars across more than 500 Google reviews. Select your size above for the live price, or compare the full Serta lineup.
What makes this mattress different
The balanced flagship (5/10)
A true medium: solid structure with a touch of cushioning at the surface, comfortable for back, stomach, side, and combination sleepers alike.
825 wrapped coils, the line's strongest
The highest coil density in the Perfect Morning line, each pocketed and flexing alone: contouring, cradling support that keeps motion on its own side.
Doubled cooling yarns
The Fountains CoolTemp cover carries 2x the cooling yarns of the standard Perfect Morning panel, cool on contact and cool through the night.
CoolTwist gel memory foam
Gel swirled through memory foam relieves pressure while it dissipates heat, contour without the stored warmth.
Zoned gel lumbar band
Extra reinforcement under the lumbar and hips keeps the bed's middle as supportive in year five as on night one.
PillowSoft Aire HD comfort
The higher-density version of Serta's rippled comfort foam cushions the surface while promoting airflow through the pillow top.
BestEdge foam encasement
A firm perimeter rail for sitting, edge sleeping, and getting out of a tall bed with confidence.
A 16-inch certified build
CertiPUR-US certified foams, made in the USA with global components, 10-year limited warranty, and compatibility with any base including adjustables.
The Perfect Morning flagship: 825 coils under a disciplined medium top
From the top down: the CoolTemp panel with doubled cooling yarns, then a medium pillow top carrying PillowSoft Aire HD, the high-density version of Serta's rippled airflow foam. CoolTwist gel memory foam sits beneath it, swirling cooling gel through the contour layer, and a gel memory foam lumbar band reinforces the middle third of the bed where body weight concentrates. A support foam layer transitions everything onto the chassis.
That chassis is the reason to buy a Fountains: an 825-density unit of individually wrapped coils, the strongest in the Perfect Morning line, inside a BestEdge foam encasement. Each pocketed coil compresses independently, so the bed contours to your outline, absorbs a partner's movement, and holds a firm edge on all four sides. The finished build stands 16 inches, uses CertiPUR-US certified foams, and is made in the USA with global components under a 10-year limited warranty.
The same build tuned soft for side sleepers is the Fountains Plush Pillow Top 16", at the same price.
See the full Serta lineup →The every-position bed, and the peacemaker for mixed-sleeper couples
Back sleepers: the medium tune plus the gel lumbar band meets your lower spine exactly where support belongs, cushioned enough to be comfortable, firm enough to stay flat.
Stomach sleepers: the rare pillow top that works face-down. The 825-coil chassis keeps hips from sinking, which keeps the lower back from arching.
Combination sleepers: position changes are easy on a medium surface, and every position lands on proper support. If you end the night in a different pose than you started, this is your tune.
Couples who disagree: one medium bed both of you can live with beats one plush bed half of you loves. The wrapped coils keep each sleeper's movement on their own side, and the firm BestEdge rail makes the whole width usable.
Hot sleepers: the doubled cooling yarns make the Fountains cover the coolest surface in the Perfect Morning line, backed by gel foam and a breathing coil core.
Taller and heavier sleepers: the 16-inch profile and the line's densest coil unit carry more weight with less complaint than the entry builds.
Probably not for you if you are a dedicated side sleeper chasing a deep cradle: that is the Fountains Plush, same build, same price, softer tune.
Specifications
| Height | 16" |
|---|---|
| Feel | Medium |
| Firmness | 5 out of 10 (10 = firmest) |
| Construction | CoolTemp panel with doubled cooling yarns over a medium pillow top with PillowSoft Aire HD, CoolTwist gel memory foam, and a zoned gel lumbar band, on an 825-density wrapped-coil core with BestEdge encasement: 16 inches tall |
| Cooling | The Fountains cover carries 2x the cooling yarns of the standard Perfect Morning panel, backed by gel-swirled CoolTwist memory foam and a breathing coil core |
| Motion isolation | Very good: 825 individually wrapped coils compress one at a time, so a partner's movement fades before it crosses the bed |
| Adjustable base | Yes, compatible with adjustable bases |
| Certifications | CertiPUR-US certified foams |
| Warranty | 10-year limited warranty |
| Trial period | 120 days at Mattress Overstock |
Frequently asked questions
How firm is the Serta Fountains Medium Pillow Top 16"?
A true medium, about a 5 out of 10 where 10 is firmest. The pillow top adds a touch of cushioning right at the surface, but the bed's character is level, structured support. It suits all sleeping positions, which is exactly what a medium is for.
What is the difference between the Fountains Medium and the Fountains Plush?
Feel only. Both are the identical 16-inch, 825-coil flagship build at the same price. The Medium holds you level for back, stomach, and combination sleeping; the Plush softens the surface into a deeper cradle for side sleepers. Both are on Kentucky showroom floors to compare directly.
What is inside it?
Top down: a CoolTemp panel with doubled cooling yarns, a medium pillow top with PillowSoft Aire HD foam, CoolTwist gel memory foam, a zoned gel memory foam lumbar band, a support foam layer, and an 825-density unit of individually wrapped coils in a BestEdge foam encasement. The finished height is 16 inches.
How does it compare to the Elmbrook?
The Fountains is the step-up build: 825 coils versus 805, doubled cooling yarns in the cover, PillowSoft Aire HD instead of standard, and an extra inch of height. It is also a different feel: the Elmbrook only comes plush, while this Fountains is the medium tune for back and stomach sleepers.
Is it good for hot sleepers?
The best in the Perfect Morning line. The Fountains cover carries twice the cooling yarns of the standard panel, the CoolTwist layer moves heat through gel channels, and the wrapped-coil core vents it all away. A medium surface also keeps you more on the bed than in it, which itself sleeps cooler.
Will I feel my partner move?
Barely. The 825 individually wrapped coils compress one at a time, so movement fades before it crosses the bed. Combined with the firm BestEdge perimeter, two people get the full width of the mattress in practice, not just on paper.
How tall is it, and what sheets fit?
16 inches, a genuinely tall bed. Plan on extra-deep-pocket sheets, and measure your frame height: on a standard foundation the sleeping surface sits high, which some people love and shorter sleepers should test in the showroom.
Does it work with an adjustable base?
Yes. The pocketed-coil build flexes cleanly on adjustable bases and also works on box springs, platforms, and slatted frames, with the 10-year limited warranty intact either way.
What is the return policy?
A 120-day comfort guarantee through Mattress Overstock: exchange for store credit toward any bed of equal or greater value if the feel is not right, paying only the difference on a trade-up. No cash refund, and no restocking-fee games. Give it about three weeks to break in before judging.
Where can I try the Fountains Medium in person?
At Mattress Overstock's five Kentucky showrooms, no appointment needed: Lexington on Nicholasville Road, Georgetown, Somerset, London, and Richmond. Kentucky-owned since 2012, with free local delivery and old-mattress haul-away. Floor associates are paid the same regardless of brand, and shoppers rate the showrooms about 4.7 stars across more than 500 Google reviews. Lie on the Medium and the Plush back to back; the right one announces itself.
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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