Sherwood by Sealy
Sherwood Basic 6" Foam Mattress
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The honest verdict — the Sherwood Basic 6-inch Foam is exactly what it says: a simple, affordable all-foam mattress for the beds that don't need a flagship. From Sherwood by Sealy, it's a quilted cover over cushioning foams and a supportive foam core, at a medium feel on a slim 6-inch profile. It's the right call for bunk beds, trundles, daybeds, kids' rooms, and guest rooms — a comfortable, no-frills bed at a budget-friendly price. It is not a premium main-bed mattress, and we won't pretend otherwise.
What it's made of — and what that does for you
- Cushioning foams over a supportive foam core. A simple all-foam build that gives a comfortable medium feel.
- A slim 6-inch profile. Sized for bunk beds, trundles, daybeds, and platform frames where a tall mattress won't fit.
- Quilted cover. A soft, finished surface over the foam.
- A medium feel. Balanced and dependable for a range of sleepers in a secondary bed.
- Budget-friendly value. A comfortable mattress for the rooms that don't need a premium one.
Who it's not for — and we'd rather say so now
- Your primary bed, if you want premium comfort — a slim budget foam won't match a Posturepedic Plus hybrid for support and longevity.
- Heavier adults wanting deep support — a 6-inch foam is best for kids, guests, and lighter sleepers.
- If you want a coil feel — the Sherwood Basic 7-inch Innerspring is the budget coil option.
Why buy it from Mattress Overstock
Locally owned and serving Kentucky since 2012 — with five showrooms you can actually walk into, in Lexington (on Nicholasville Road), Georgetown, Somerset, London, and Richmond. This is a bed you can come lie on in person before you commit, not just a picture on a screen.
A budget mattress should still be comfortable, and we'll point you to the right one for the room — come feel the Sherwood Basic at any of our five Kentucky showrooms. You get a 90-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 local delivery, and we haul your old mattress away. And no one on our floor earns more for steering you to one model over another.
Compare the Sherwood Basics and step up to the full Sealy lineup when you're ready.
What makes this mattress different
Simple all-foam build
Cushioning foams over a supportive foam core for a comfortable, dependable medium feel.
Slim 6-inch profile
Sized for bunk beds, trundles, daybeds, and platform frames where a tall mattress won't fit.
Budget-friendly value
A comfortable mattress for the rooms that don't need a premium one — guest rooms, kids, secondary beds.
Quilted cover, 90-night guarantee
A soft finished surface, backed by our comfort guarantee.
Specifications
| Height | 6" |
|---|---|
| Feel | Medium |
| Firmness | 5 out of 10 (10 = firmest) |
| Construction | A quilted cover over cushioning foams and a supportive foam core — 6 inches, medium, all-foam. |
| Cooling | An all-foam build with a quilted cover; like most foam mattresses it sleeps warmer than a coil bed. |
| Motion isolation | Good — all-foam construction absorbs movement well for its price. |
| Adjustable base | Yes, compatible with adjustable bases |
| Certifications | CertiPUR-US certified foams |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sherwood Basic 6-inch Foam best for?
Secondary beds — bunk beds, trundles, daybeds, kids' rooms, and guest rooms — where you want a comfortable, affordable mattress that fits a slim frame. It's a simple all-foam bed, not a premium main-bed mattress.
How firm is it?
A medium feel — balanced and dependable for a range of sleepers in a secondary bed. For a firmer budget option, the 7-inch Innerspring is medium-firm.
Is it good for an adult's main bed?
Honestly, for most adults wanting a primary bed we'd point you to a taller, more supportive mattress — see the Sealy lineup. The 6-inch Basic shines as an affordable, comfortable bed for kids, guests, and secondary rooms.
How do delivery and the comfort guarantee work?
We deliver across Kentucky with our own team, usually next business day when your size is in stock, and we haul the old mattress away. You also get a 90-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).
Can I see this mattress in person near me?
Yes — and with a mattress, we'd always rather you did. Mattress Overstock is a Kentucky-owned 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 before you decide. We deliver free across our Kentucky service area and haul your old mattress away, and because everyone on our 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.
Still deciding?
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.
