Hi Michael, 
 
Thanks for your question. 
 
With any of our mattresses we would always advise against using a topper straight away. We would ask that you use a standard mattress protector under our 60 day love it or return it guarantee. 
 
Save yourself the expense of purchasing a topper straight away. Give the mattress 4-6 weeks to get adjusted to it's feel and if you're finding it a bit too firm at that point then introduce a topper at that stage. 
 
Our toppers are only really suitable for use with foam or latex mattresses so we wouldn't recommend one of our own.
 
Have a look at a company online called Soak and Sleep. They retail a much wider range of toppers than we do; Usually you want to be looking at something along the lines of wool or microfibres but you'd be best seeking their advice about their own products. 
 
The Artisan Bespoke 002 and 003 both have a dual layered spring system. The 002 having that spring system and upholstery has a very bouncy and springy feel to it. 
 
The Bespoke 003 is softer in the top layers than the 002 and it's Vi-Spring Tiara comparison and due to the higher GSM and padding it has less of a springy and bouncy feel to it giving it a more consistent sleep surface. 
 

 
We would need to know your body weights, sleeping habits and preferred feel to discuss suitability with you;
 

 
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.
 
Kind Regards, Lee.