Drake has a $400,000 bed: we asked why

We all know that a good night's sleep is priceless, but luxury Swedish bed manufacturer Hästens has actually put a tag on the perfect slumber: a cool $400,000.

Rapper Drake is among the few figures who enjoy Hästens' custom luxury every night (or every night he is at home, at least) – but what does a bed and mattress of such stature really involve? Naturally, the Grand Vividus bed (the model owned by Drake) includes one of the best mattresses on the planet – handcrafted by 'the only few people in the world who have the ability and skills required to create this masterpiece,' Hästens says.

'The bedroom is where I come to decompress from the world at the end of the night and where I open my eyes to seize the day,' Drake told AD. 'The bed lets you float ...' The bed, which Drake dresses in white and gray luxury bedding (maintaining the monochromatic palette seen in his wider space), creates an unrivalled statement in his equally luxury bedroom. It sets the tone throughout his Toronto home and tells us all that Drake is serious about sleep.

But why does the bed cost just shy of $400K? And how can we ensure comfort, whatever the price tag? We asked – Hästens, not Drake; we're pretty sure his answer would be 'because I can'.

Hästens' beds and mattresses are highly sought-after, and while most mattresses need to be replaced every seven to 10 years, these are made to last for up to 100 years.

When looking for a bed, Jan Ryde, the CEO of Hästens, urges us to consider these questions: What would you like your bed to be made of? And is it a healthy sleeping environment for you? He urges us to focus on the materials inside the bed – 'that will let your body breathe without overheating [and consequently] disturbing [your] sleep.'