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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Inventory, warranty and other (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory [Abstract]          
Finished goods $ 148.6   $ 148.6   $ 126.7
Work-in-process 12.3   12.3   10.0
Raw materials and supplies 59.1   59.1   62.5
Total 220.0   220.0   199.2
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]          
Accrued expenses 17.8   17.8   14.9
Other non-current liabilities 11.6   11.6   11.2
Royalty income, net of royalty expense 4.6 4.1 9.1 5.1  
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]          
Allowance for doubtful accounts included in accounts receivable, net 22.6   22.6   19.3
Research and Development Expenses {Abstract]          
Research and development costs charged to expense 5.5 4.6 11.3 9.4  
Tempur North America [Member] | Mattresses
          
Warranty Term [Abstract]          
Warranty Term     25 years [1]    
Basis on which warranty of product is spread     prorated [1]    
Tempur North America [Member] | Pillows
          
Warranty Term [Abstract]          
Warranty Term     3 years    
Tempur International [Member] | Mattresses
          
Warranty Term [Abstract]          
Warranty Term     15 years [1]    
Basis on which warranty of product is spread     prorated [1]    
Tempur International [Member] | Pillows
          
Warranty Term [Abstract]          
Warranty Term     3 years    
Sealy [Member] | Mattresses
          
Warranty Term [Abstract]          
Basis on which warranty of product is spread     non-prorated [2]    
Prorated [Member] | Mattresses
          
Warranty Term [Abstract]          
Warranty Term     10 years    
Sales Returns [Member]
          
Sales returns [Abstract]          
Beginning balance     28.7    
Amounts accrued     63.4    
Returns charged to accrual     (61.8)    
Ending balance 30.3   30.3    
Warranty Reserves [Member]
          
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]          
Beginning balance     26.1    
Amounts accrued     17.2    
Warranties charged to accrual     (13.9)    
Ending balance $ 29.4   $ 29.4    
Minimum [Member] | Sealy [Member] | Mattresses
          
Warranty Term [Abstract]          
Warranty Term     10 years [2]    
Minimum [Member] | Non-prorated [Member] | Sealy [Member] | Mattresses
          
Warranty Term [Abstract]          
Warranty Term     10 years    
Maximum [Member] | Sealy [Member] | Mattresses
          
Warranty Term [Abstract]          
Warranty Term     25 years [2]    
Maximum [Member] | Non-prorated [Member] | Sealy [Member] | Mattresses
          
Warranty Term [Abstract]          
Warranty Term     15 years    
[1] The last 10 years of warranty period are prorated on a straight-line basis.
[2] Products have various warranty terms, generally non-prorated for the first 10 to 15 years and then prorated for the balance of the warranty term.