How to soften up half a mattress?

Hi Teresa,

Great to hear from you again, and we're so glad you're happy with your John Ryan mattress. This is something we are asked quite often, as many couples have different comfort preferences and it can be difficult to find the right balance.

Some manufacturers do offer one large topper cover with two separate foam inserts side by side, for example, one soft and one firm, so that both sleepers can share one topper while keeping different comfort levels. However, this type of set-up can alter the overall feel of the mattress for the person who is already comfortable on their side. Although we do not offer that specific configuration, a very practical solution would be to add a single-size mattress topper to your side of the mattress only. This would make your side slightly higher than your husband's, but it is often the best option when one person would like a different comfort level without changing the feel of the whole mattress. You could try a single duvet under your side to see if this adds enough cushioning without adding to the height too much. I did this myself when my Artisan Naturals was new and a little too firm.

Zip and link mattresses are great for sleepers who have different weights or disturb each other during the night. This is because a zip link bed can be made in two different spring tensions. Meaning no compromise between the two of you. The fact it zips together also limits transference so less disturbance. Lastly, a zip and link is far easier to turn over so its win win! You can read more about zip and link mattresses here.