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Origins Pocket 1500 mattress on an old Ikea sprung base?

Hi Chris, Thank you for your question. The reason for your current mattress sagging may be the base, but before going to the expense of a new mattress, try placing thin (3-5mm) MDF or pegboard over the slats. This will provide your mattress with a uniform… Read More

what is Easi Pocket Reactive Foam, will it sag and who makes it?

Hi there, Thank you for your question. I have reviewed the details of the mattress you refer to and am unable to ascertain what the reactive foam is and who makes the product. I cannot provide any form of opinion in respect of quality and performance because of the lack… Read More

which is the most suitable bed combination for my wife and myself

Hi Terry, Thank you for your question. With the weight differential and heights, the optimum solution would be a split tension mattress, medium for your wife and firm for you, either in a one piece or zip and link set. The split tension mattresses are available in our Artisan range… Read More

Matress turning

Hi Nicky, Zip and link mattresses in our ranges come with two sets of zips on the top and bottom of the inside edge meaning that when the mattresses are flipped, head to toe, they can be zipped back together again. Only the upper zips need to be… Read More

Follow up vispring mattress question

Hi Cathy, Thank you for your question. Both the mattresses you refer to are exclusive to John Lewis and the details of the component parts are very general and do not give the GSM (grams per square metre) of the upholstery used. This makes providing any comparison impossible. What I… Read More

Harrison bed

Hi Michael, Thank you for your questions. As you will be aware the published details of the product you are looking to buy are vague in terms of the upholstery by way of GSM (grams per square metre), which makes providing any opinion as to quality and performance impossible. Read More

Mattress Toppers

Hi Will, Before making any form of a recommendation in respect of the application of a topper to resolve your aching issues, I would need to know your body weights in order to ascertain that the tension of your mattress is correct. Having said that, the application of a topper… Read More

Headboard dimensions

Hi John, The 48″ is the overall height and the padded areas are usually around 22 to 24 inches above the top of the mattress. If you require any further information or advice on any of our products, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161 437… Read More

Relative positions of layers within the upholstery 'sandwich'

Hi there, Apologies for the delay in replying. It would appear that the listed components in the Artisan Bespoke 002 are in the wrong order and efforts are being made to amend that on our site today. John Ryan By Design Artisan Bespoke 002Vi-Spring Tiara Superb 11200gsm Blended British… Read More

Bespoke Latex

Hi Mark, Thank you for your question. I note your specific requirements and would point out that at present we do not make any of our Fusion range (Latex) mattresses in a zip and link set. In addition, you require a bespoke size in respect of each… Read More