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Why do many people below the weight threshold need a mattress of a higher tension?

Hi,   Thank you for contacting us regarding a new John Ryan by Design Ltd mattress.   Purchasing a new mattress can be a minefield as you not only need to ensure that you receive the correct level of support but also the correct level of… Read More

Mattress Enhancer

Hi Finrit,   Thank you for your question. We always recommend a mattress enhancer or mattress topper that will complement your mattress and not change it from one type to another such as putting a memory foam topper on a natural fibre mattress. You can put… Read More

Turning and rotating of a super king zip link mattress

Hi Neil,   Thank you for contacting us regarding your new Artisan Bespoke 004 superking zip & link mattress. After the first month of sleeping on the mattress, we would advise to unzip the mattresses and flip these over north to south and then re-zip… Read More

Tricky decisions in choosing a new mattress for comfort and support

Hi, Thank you for contacting us regarding new mattresses for yourself and your Husband. First and foremost, the mattresses which you have been looking at in Furniture Village being the bespoke-finesse-mattress and the Flaxby mattress in Dreams, as you state, are pillowtop mattresses.    We do not make these types… Read More

Side support within a mattress

Hi,   Thank you for contacting us regarding a new mattress.   Edge support refers to the amount of resistance that a mattress can provide around its edges. It essentially acts as an encasement that goes around the frame of a mattress. Edge support is usually provided by a… Read More

Is the wool allergenic

Hi,   Thank you for contacting us here at John Ryan by Design Ltd.   We do not make pillow top mattresses due to the fact that they can only be rotated around and do not last as long as a mattress that can be fully flipped over.  … Read More

Sleep number type air bed uncomfortable how to fix

Hi Lori,   Thank you for contacting us regarding your Sleep Number Air mattress which is proving to be a tad uncomfortable.   The Sleep Number air mattress is a newer concept mattress and is classed as a smart mattress providing extra layers of comfort however as you are experiencing… Read More

What mattress topper would be suitable for my firm mattress

Hi Debbie,   Thank you for your question. We always recommend a mattress topper that compliments the fibres in the upholstery layers. This will then provide a softer feel without changing how the mattress works. As I am sure you are… Read More

Delivery to loft conversion

Hi Saba,   Thank you for your question. A high quality mattress can be very sturdy and not able to flex very much. This can make delivery to your room of choice very difficult or impossible. Our Origins… Read More

Can an old mattress be made fire resistant?

Hi At John Ryan by Design, we take mattress safety seriously, which is why all of our mattresses meet the Fire Retardant (FR) regulations set by UK law. The majority of mattresses are manufactured with fire-retardant materials embedded into their design right from the start, usually in the cover fabric,… Read More