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Advice on whether dual tension or zip link beds would be best.

Hi David, Both split spring tension and zip and link mattresses are only available in our Artisan range in King Size and above.  Spring tension is based solely on an individuals body weight to give the correct level of support. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium… Read More

Tempur mattress is giving me back pains. Your recommendation?

Hi Trish Barton, Thanks for your question, Side sleepers need to avoid anything too firm in the top layers as this will simply serve to cause pressure point pains in places such as shoulders, hips and knees. At your body weights on a traditional pocket sprung… Read More

Mattress For slatted base for 13/14 stone side and back sleeper.

Hi amanda3    Thanks for your question,    At heights and body weights you have provided, along with both of your sleeping habits, a medium spring tension mattress is what you require. From there your personal preference will influence the final decision. Each… Read More

Dunlopillo Millenium causing back pain, how do we proceed?

Hi Geraint    Thanks for your question,    It sounds like you aren’t having the best experience, to say the least! I will try my best to point you in the right direction.    Based on the information you have provided the best place to start… Read More

Recommendation 11 st side sleepers with long term back problems

Hi Kathleen Thanks so much for taking the time to ask a question and provide so much information. Hopefully, I will be able to point you in the right direction for you both. Looking at the models you mention it seems you are basing your selections on medium models. If you… Read More

Looking for small double ottoman bed, mattress and headboard.

Hi Pauline Thanks for your question. Side sleepers need to avoid anything too firm in the top layers as this will simply serve to cause pressure point pains in places such as shoulders, hips and knees. At your body weights on a traditional pocket sprung mattress… Read More

Really soft bed required as existing bed too firm

Hi Elena Goodfellow     Thanks for your question      If you believe your mattress is isn’t soft enough in the comfort layer. A topper would always be a great option. Toppers, in general, are only used to soften down… Read More

Mattress similar to Vi Spring Signatory Super King zip link.

Hi Lynda Godfrey, Thanks for asking a question and providing your information. At the heights and body weights you have provided, you are right in thinking that you are both a medium spring tension. This will not alter the overall ‘firmness’ of the mattress as the spring tensions… Read More

Can I try your John Ryan mattresses in a showroom?

Hi Mark    Thanks for your question.    We don’t have showrooms as we are an internet only business. Why not read our guide to why trying a mattress in a showroom is useless here? Showrooms are only useful if the team staffing them are bed experts… Read More

I have a super king mattress, can it be resized to kingsize ?

Hi Sherryll Hitchman   Thanks for your question,    Unfortunately, there are very few companies that specialise in this field. At John Ryan, By Design, we can make bespoke sizes but are unable to adjust an existing mattress.    I hope this… Read More