With an area of ​​more than 4,600 m2 and amenities such as an indoor basketball court according to NBA standards, surrounded by a pyramid-shaped skylight of nearly 2 m2, rapper Drake’s mansion is definitely a luxurious residence. trap.

Architectural Digest describes the manor as a masterpiece of craftsmanship, built with limestone, bronze, wood and other noble materials.

Every detail in the “castle” is conceived and executed meticulously and carefully. For example, the chandelier has more than 20,000 hand-cut Swarovski crystals, the recording studio… Even the mattress he placed in the master bedroom was custom-made, worth nearly 400,000 USD (equivalent to 9.3 billion VND).

“The bedroom is where I let go of the pressures of the world when night falls and where I open my eyes to welcome the new day. The bed helps you feel comfortable, the shower allows you to escape from your busy thoughts.” surface, and the wardrobe makes you want to talk to yourself while getting dressed,” the millionaire rapper shared.

The “Hermès Birkin bag” of the cushion world

Dubbed the “Grand Vividus”, Drake’s billion-dollar mattress is the creation of Swedish bed manufacturer Hästens in conjunction with interior designer Ferris Rafauli. At the same time, he is the brain behind rapper Drake’s luxurious mansion.

Currently, the manufacturer offers mattresses in 4 different color combinations, including black, blue, charcoal and natural slate color. But they all have the same design, decorated with metal and gold rivets. With a total height of 75 cm and dimensions of 180 x 210 cm, Grand Vividus has a weight of 455 kg.

The Hästens brand has become a favorite name of many luxury hotels, celebrities and high-ranking figures, who are willing to spend at least 15,000 USD for a coveted Hästens mattress.

This $400,000 mattress is more expensive than the average house in America. In addition, this luxurious cushion is also referred to by Forbes as a “Birkin bag cushion”, because the Hermès fashion house’s Birkin is the most exclusive and expensive handbag in the world. Furthermore, the company does not mass produce products. Therefore, this nickname is suitable for the mattress.

Celebrity Net Worth estimates rapper Drake’s net worth is 250 million USD (equivalent to 5,872 billion VND) and has an annual income of 70 million USD (equivalent to 1,644 billion VND). With this wealth, Drake can afford to buy a mattress that is more expensive than the average house price.

What makes the mattress so expensive?

Most mattresses need to be replaced every 7-10 years. Mattresses from this Swedish brand are made to last 50-100 years. The cushions are made entirely by hand and artisans spend at least 600 hours assembling and hand-stitching.

Swedes consider mattresses to be the most important piece of furniture and therefore consider them an investment. When looking to buy a new mattress, the brand’s CEO Jan Ryde encourages buyers to consider the following information. “What do you want your mattress to be made of?”, “Is this a healthy place to sleep for you?” and “What will help your body breathe without overheating and disturbing your sleep”.

Linus Adolfsson (owner of Hästens Los Angeles) says each of the brand’s mattresses is made from natural materials such as horsehair, wool, cotton and linen. “The more horsehair, the more comfortable and breathable the mattress is. If customers look at mattresses ranging in price from $10,000 to $390,000, they will see a big difference in the amount of material used,” he said. explain.

The inside of the mattress is also a work of art. It’s a combination of coils, spring height and filling materials like horsehair and wool, precisely engineered to create the feeling of floating on clouds when lying down.

Regarding the exterior, designer Ferris Rafauli shares: “I have integrated many layers of exotic leather, suede and precious metal accents of extremely high quality. They represent the roots of saddle production.” of the brand, combined with my interior architecture and some ideas I took from high fashion.”

The user’s sleeping position, height and weight play a big role in deciding which mattress to buy. Therefore, they should find products that make them feel comfortable when lying down, eliminating any pressure points while keeping the spine aligned and muscles relaxed.