Hi Joe,

 

Thanks for your question.

 

Comparisons become easy when you have the necessary detail to see what the differences are - and what those differences will cost you - and are you willing to pay that difference.

 

The Vi Spring Traditional Bedstead is the starter model from VS - obviously a well respected manufacturer, so their starter models would be the equivalent of some manufacturers mid range.

 

The Vi Spring Bedstead Realm [£1432. KS: Furniture Village: January 2013] has the following upholstery: Upholstered with a wool spring protector pad, then 1,350gsm bonded British fleece wool and cotton, overlaid with 300gsm British fleece wool, 200gsm bamboo and finally 900gsm of blended British fleece wool and cotton. Combined upholstery weight of 2750 gsm And the Vi Spring Bedstead Supreme [£2025: KS: Furniture Village: January 2013] is as follows: Upholstered with a wool spring protector pad, then 1,000gsm bonded British fleece wool and cotton, plus 1,200gsm long-stranded horsehair, enclosed in a hair-proof cambric cover and finally overlaid with 1,200gsm blended British fleece wool and cotton. Combined upholstery weight of 3400 gsm.

 

Looking at these side by side shows you that the Traditional and Realm are relatively similar (but the retail price is about £400 more). There is a slight difference in spring counts (1254 v 1326) but really this is such an insignificant difference it should not even come into the equation. The Bedstead Supreme is obviously the better built model out of all of these, and as you pointed out comes in at around £1000 more than The Traditional.

 

You get 250 gsm more upholstery but this again is such an insignificant amount BUT, the quality of upholstery comes into play - Horsehair and Horsetail is the finest upholstery component in a mattress (and amongst the most expensive) and it is up to you to decide whether you invest into this.

 

Our Artisan Naturals is very much a true medium feeling model in the top layers providing a slight sink but not too much into that top layer. It has the benefit of being constructed using 85% natural fillings, comes with a 10 year guarantee as standard and is also our best selling model.

 

 

 

	John Ryan By Design Artisan Naturals	Vi Spring Regal Superb
1	1200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool and Cotton.	900gsm Blended real Shetland Isle Fleece Wool and Cotton
2	Hairproof Cambric Cover	Hairproof Cambric Cover
3	1250gsm Rebound Poly Cotton	1200gsm long stranded Horsetail blended with British Fleece Wool
4	1500gsm 100% Pure Mohair	1000gsm Bonded British Fleece Wool and Cotton
5	1600 Calico encased Pocket Springs [ 49mm ] [1.28mm ]	1720 Calico encased Pocket Springs [48mm ] [1.28mm ]
Total GSM	3950gsm	3100gsm

 

I hope this has answered your questions fully but if you do have any further queries please don't hesitate to contact our office on 0161 437 4419. Our office is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am ot 4pm.

 

Kind Regards, Lee.