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using a latex mattress on a slatted bed frame

Hi Mik, Thank you for your questions. In regards to latex, it really depends where you purchase from whether it can go on to a slatted base.   Our own Fusion range, for example, needs to go on to a solid base as the latex will… Read More

Replacement for Hypnos Wendover mattress – latex or pocket spring

Hi Carol, Thank you for your questions. Thank you for your positive feedback regarding the website. At the body weights provided we would match you both with a Medium spring; This is what gives the support from inside the mattress itself. Once the spring and support… Read More

What John Ryan mattress is the best for me?

Hi Alex,   Thank you for your questions.   At 80kg we would match you to a Medium spring tension. At 55kg we would also match your partner to a Medium spring tension. However, they are just coming out of a Soft spring tension. If they prefer… Read More

New Hypnos mattress dipping!

Hi Caz, Thank you for your questions. We would always advise to steer clear of pillowtop mattresses. Once the fabric on top settles you will be left with a compressed piece of fabric that you can do nothing with and that also becomes very uncomfortable. Also being one… Read More

Matress

Hi Mo, Thanks so much for you question. Yes we would advise that for a slatted base, it would be better to place MDF down. This would firm up the overall feel of the mattress on the bed. The mattress choices would then be down… Read More

Bed advice please.

Hi Kathy, Thank you for your question. From the information that you have given to us, it would seem that you require a mattress that has a more medium feel in the comfort layers.  Those are the fillings which are on top of the pocket springs. Our Origins Pocket… Read More

Best quality mattress for limited budget.

Hi Benomi, Thank you for your question. I would recommend having a look at our Origins Range of mattresses but I would need to know the size of the mattress required and the body weights of the people who will be sleeping on the mattress in order for me… Read More

It's a mine field buying a new mattress … please I need help to choose

Good Morning Jane, Thank you for your question. https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/mattress-bases-explained/ At 15 stone we would match you both to a Medium spring tension; The spring is what gives support from inside the mattress itself. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm)… Read More

Comparison with Herdy sheep mattress

Hi Andrea, Thank you for your question. Having looked online at the Herdy Sheep mattress, as we often find, not a lot of information is disclosed about the materials inside or the construction. Given that it has 6000 springs inside and is only a 1 sided mattress, there has to… Read More

mattress firmness and dual tensions

Hi Nancy, Thank you for your question. At the body weights provided we would match you both to a Medium spring tension. The spring is what provides support from within the mattress itself. A dual spring tension is needed predominantly where there is a vast difference… Read More