Nomatic Life Prep: My Origin LumbarCloud Mattress and Upholstered Bed Frame Review

So, I’ve started downsizing. Preparing for a part-time nomadic lifestyle has meant letting go of large furniture items and replacing them with smaller, more efficient pieces that suit the life I’m creating. It’s been a journey of simplifying, adjusting, and making room for more travel and experiences.

Both of my daughters have grown, leaving me an empty nester in my early 40s. While “empty nester” sounds like a stage reserved for later in life, I actually see it as an advantage. I still have the energy (just kidding – I really don’t) and flexibility to reshape my lifestyle, eliminate debt (like those lingering student loans), and let go of more belongings in favor of travel.

And it all started with my bed.

Downsizing from a King to a Queen

Moving from a four-bedroom home into a duplex under 900 square feet has made me much more intentional about the furniture I own. My king-size bed, while cozy, was far too big for just me—and way too heavy to manage on my own. I considered downsizing all the way to a full-size bed, but practicality won out. A queen would be easier to move and ideal for others if I choose to rent out my place while traveling, and if I transition into a camper or RV one day, a queen is exactly the size I’d need.

That’s where Origin Mattress came in. I partnered with them to downsize my bed, and they sent me the Origin LumbarCloud Mattress along with their Origin Upholstered Bed Frame.

Delivery and Setup

The mattress and bed frame arrived together, delivered on a pallet and boxed up neatly. Origin scheduled delivery through a local shipping company, which called ahead to set a delivery window. Being single, I wasn’t about to lug heavy boxes alone, so I hired a TaskRabbit college student to move everything inside. I live in a college town, so it was relatively easy to get someone within 24 hours. Highly recommend this hack—it was so worth it!

Note: Keep this in mind, knowing about the pallet, in case it were to rain, etc.

The Origin Upholstered Bed Frame was simple to set up. Once the parts were out of the boxes, it took 10 minutes to assemble. No tools or drills were needed. The frame’s wooden planks attach with Velcro and lock into place with ease. It was awarded the “Bed Frame Of The Year 2023. Hands down, it was the easiest bed frame system I’ve ever put together. Much easier to take apart than my old bed frame.

And here’s a perk of downsizing I didn’t expect: moving a queen-size mattress is so much easier than a king. My old mattress required two people to lift, turn, or even shift slightly. The Origin mattress? Light enough for me to handle solo.

Unboxing the Origin LumbarCloud Mattress

The mattress came vacuum-sealed and rolled up in a compact box. Included was a nifty plastic cutter that made unsealing safe and quick (no worries about nicking the mattress with scissors). Once I unwrapped it, the mattress expanded instantly and was fully inflated within minutes.

Origin does recommend letting it sit for 24 hours before sleeping on it, so I allowed it to decompress completely. By the next night, it was ready to test.

Disposing of my old mattress was easy since a family member wanted it. If you have that option, I highly suggest it—it saves you from having to haul it away.

Check out my YouTube video here:

Sleeping on the LumbarCloud Mattress

Here’s the part you really want to know: how does it feel?

I’ll be honest—it only took one night to adjust. Since then, I’ve been sleeping soundly with no tossing, no turning, and no waking up with back pain. After all, the Origin LumbarCloud Mattress is “America’s #1 Luxury Mattress for Back & Joint Relief.” For me, one of the best features is the cooling effect. As a midlife woman, I can’t emphasize enough how important this is. Staying cool at night has been a game-changer.

The Origin Upholstered Bed Frame also strikes the perfect height balance. At just 5 feet tall, I don’t want to climb into bed like it’s a mountain, but I also don’t want a mattress that sits awkwardly low. This setup is comfortable, stylish, and perfectly sized for me.

Why Quality Sleep Matters for Me

Before choosing Origin Mattress, I researched several mattress companies. At the end of the day, your bed is the most important piece of furniture you own. We spend more hours in bed than on any other piece of furniture, and for me, it’s even more critical.

I live with a chronic autoimmune condition, and sleep is the number one way I combat symptoms. Especially when I want to feel well while traveling. Without enough rest, my body feels it. That’s why I couldn’t settle for just any mattress. The Origin LumbarCloud Mattress has given me good sleep night after night, and the combination of comfort, support, and cooling has been exactly what I needed.

Downsizing Toward Freedom

This shift—from a king to a queen, from a large house to a manageable duplex—isn’t just about furniture. It’s part of a bigger picture: freeing myself from unnecessary material things and setting myself up for more travel.

Renting my duplex while I’m away allows me to avoid the upkeep of homeownership and redirect those resources into experiences. Downsizing has given me flexibility, and flexibility is a form of freedom.

If you’re considering a similar lifestyle change—such as downsizing, simplifying, or upgrading your sleep—I can’t recommend Origin enough.

Final Thoughts + Discount

Downsizing my bed was a practical and emotional step in my journey toward a more nomadic, experience-rich life. The Origin LumbarCloud Mattress and Origin Upholstered Bed Frame made the transition seamless, from easy delivery and setup to restful, cooling sleep every night.

If you’re thinking about downsizing, replacing, or upgrading your bed, check out Origin. And don’t forget—you can use my discount code for $25 off your purchase.

Here’s to more travel, better sleep, and a lifestyle with less “stuff” and more adventure.