Hi Vicky

Thanks for your question,

Your sleeping habits/personal preference will then determine how you would like the mattress to feel in the comfort layers. This is where you will achieve the feel you are looking for (soft/medium/firm). Do you know if you have a preference for a soft, medium or firm?

As you have back pain and are a side sleeper this would automatically suggest that anything too firm in the upper layers would not be right for you.

If you do not, I would advise to go out and try the;
Vispring Devonshire - Soft in upper layers - Comparable with the Artisan Luxury
Vispring Regal Superb - True medium in upper layers - Comparable with Artisan Bespoke 004
Vispring Herald - Firm in the upper layers - Comparable with the Artisan Bespoke

This is then to be paired with the right spring tension based on your body weight meaning a medium spring tension would be the right support for you at 10.5 stone.

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As the base you are using is slatted this will alter the performance of the mattress making it a slightly firmer support level.

If you want further help it may be best to give us a call on 0161 437 4419 and we can go through the specifics such as the comfort feel you require and any other specifics.

We look forward to hearing from you.