Hi I left a message about 2 weeks ago asking for assistance and as I'd noticed you'd said you were busy etc. I didn't worry too much about getting a response, however I would like to try to order a new bed sooner rather than later. I'm looking to purchase a new king-size ottoman bed frame (we need the storage) with sprung slats and was interested to read about your recommendations above for putting something on top of the slats underneath the mattress so this is certainly something I will be doing. However, before this I need to buy a mattress but we can't seem to agree on anything. We've tried lots of different ones but I suppose because of our size difference what I find comfy he finds too soft etc. I'm 5' 5" and about 10 stone but my partner is 5' 11" weighing about 16 stone. While I suffer with some discomfort upon waking (I'm guessing it's to do with my current mattress, although this has improved a little since throwing away my memory foam topper & replacing it with an old quilt) my partner does actually suffer with a prolapsed disc and is waiting for physio & possibly an operation. We only have about £500-£600 to spend on a mattress & was wondering what you'd recommend. i.e. just a mattress or a combination of mattress & topper(s) as I've tried reading lots of your various posts but to be honest I do find it all a bit overwhelming. [Original Comment] Hi I’m glad I found your site although some of it is a bit confusing & a hard read I’m also finding lots of useful info. My question is this: - Myself & my boyfriend are looking to buy a new kingsize bed with sprung slatted base but we can’t seem to agree on a mattress (by the way, I’d never thought of using a quilt on the slats underneath the mattress, that is certainly something i’ll be doing form now on). We did find one in Bensons that he loved and I thought was ok – it was a Sleepmaster, Diamond Pocket Deluxe on sale for £309 it has a 1 year warranty but I’m not convinced that it will last. Is it worth looking for something with a longer warranty?

I’m 5’4″ and 10st 4 and he’s 5’11″ and between about 16-17st. I suffer with an achy back when I wake in the morning but don’t actually have a problem that I’m aware of whereas he’s got a lower back injury for which he is waiting for an MRI & probably an operation. We have a budget of about £500-£600 available to spend on the mattress & would welcome any feedback. Many thanks in advance & hoping for a speedy reply. Rochele >