The 9 Best Mattress Toppers to Shop Now

Whether you're looking to soften your bedding or create more insulation, these plush toppers will upgrade your sleep set-up.

Lauren is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com.

A mattress is a big purchase—and it's an item that plays a major role in your life (you'll spend quite a bit of time on it). Unfortunately, it's difficult to know if the mattress you do buy is the right one for you until you sleep on it. After some time, you might realize that the one you selected doesn't fall into that Goldilocks zone; maybe it's a little too firm for your liking. Luckily, all is not lost. To add some plushness to your bed, simply finish off your existing mattress with a topper.

Mattress toppers come in all kinds of firmness levels and materials, which means you'll be able to fully customize your sleep experience even after you've brought your mattress home. From memory foam iterations that mold to your form to those made with dust-resistant materials for people with allergies, there's a covering to suit your specific needs, whatever they are.

You will feel transported to cloud nine on this 550 fill-power topper. The pad is made with a dual-chamber design that combines two full layers of luxury; the outer layer is made from pure cotton.

This sustainable mattress topper is made with organic certified latex rubber foam—sourced from rubber trees grown by Avocado, an eco-conscious company. The formula also contains wool, which is naturally anti-microbial and offers natural temperature control. Choose between plush and firm to customize your sleep experience.

The wool found in this topper from Coyuchi, is a perfect down alternative for cold sleepers. Unlike down, it acts as an insulator while also helping to wick moisture away from your body in the warmer months. Not only is wool moisture-wicking, it's also non-allergenic and dust-mite resistant, so it's perfect for people with allergies and skin sensitivities.

This mattress pad is made of ultra-fine fibers that will keep their shape even after hours of use. An extra layer of breathability is provided by the 100 percent cotton outer shell, which is Oeko-Tex certified to be free of harmful chemicals.

Looking for a featherbed sans down? Try this option, which is filled with down-free materials. It adds 4 inches of softness and comfort to any mattress.

Perfect for hot sleepers, this topper from Molecule offers advanced coolness at a fiber level, so it never washes out. Plus, it undergoes an antimicrobial treatment to protect against bacteria, mold, odors, and other deterioration that disrupts your sleep.

Crafted from European white goose down, this 3-inch topper is both comfortable and hypoallergenic. It has a dual-chamber design that makes it markedly comfortable and its sewn-through baffle box layout ensures even distribution of the down fill.

Designed with your comfort (and temperature) in mind, this foam topper activates microscopic air particles to keep you supported and cool while you sleep. Best of all, its coverlet is machine washable and can be removed for cleaning.

Made from goose feathers, this 3-inch topper has baffle box stitching to prevent the filling from shifting, as well as elastic straps along the edges to stop the topper from moving while you sleep. The hypoallergenic design is perfect for people with skin sensitivities.