Hi there, I'm in need of some advice on my next bed purchase for me and my partner. I'm currently sleeping on an Ikea SULTAN HAMNVIK mattress, and MALM bed-frame. Unfortunately I was ill informed and lacking in good advice when I bought my current bed. I have suffered since, as after 2 years of sleeping on it, only the first 6 months were spent in relative peace. It has now sagged dramatically, the springs have gone and it's generally like sleeping on a bad sofa and my back has suffered to.

So we are now looking for a new Divan bed (as judging from past experiences with Divan's, they work for us). Me and my partners weight combined is roughly 33 stone, so we need a sturdy, supportive bed frame and mattress.

We both suffer from back pain (Thoracic region) and also neck pain. Also our bedroom get's quite stuffy so we need decent heat regulation from our mattress. Ideally we go for firm mattresses to support our weight, but we would like just a little softer than the firmest, as some of the firm mattresses we've gone for in the past have been too hard. Noise is an issue for us, as the current bed we have is terribly creaky, all I have to do is cough and the bed creaks!

So, strong and support are the definite keywords for us. I'm willing to spend that bit more this time round as I realize how much of an investment a good bed is. I've had a look at what you offer and the Sequence 2000 looks like just what we need, am I right in thinking this?

I'm also willing to explore the possibility of a zip and link style bed, if this will be more comfortable for us. Either way I'm extremely open and willing to hear any of your thoughts. Many thanks, MDC.