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Hi Daniela, Thanks for getting in touch. The Healthopaedic mattress you have now is a mix of a firm spring unit and memory foam top layer. I can’t see any detail on the density of the memory foam but one can assume it’s softer than a… Read More
Hi Katie, Thanks for your question about slatted bed bases and heavier high end mattresses. You’re right in knowing that with most slatted bases you may need to board them over. The application of the MDF sheeting will provide a uniform surface upon which your mattress… Read More
Hi Nikki, The mattress that we usually recommend for B + B’s and holiday homes is the Origins Pocket Reflex 1000, which for an extra king zip and link set (including base) is £1015.00 and two single headboards are £275. The mattress is recommended because it is suitable for… Read More
Hi Margaret, A topper should be added for comfort, but should only be purchased if you find the mattress purchased not to be as comfortable as expected. The advice to hold off until you have settled into your new mattress is for economic purposes, as you may find it… Read More
Hi Alice, Unfortunately, as the majority of manufacturers in the UK do not disclose the details of the construction or the upholstery layers in terms of GSM (grams per square metre), it is impossible to make a recommendation in respect of their products. I would not purchase any mattress… Read More
Hi Shannon, The issue you have is being caused buy the bed frame and I would suggest that you place a thin layer (2-3mm) of MDF board over the slats to provide the mattress with a uniform surface upon which to sit. I appreciate that this may make your… Read More
Hi Neil, Thank you for your question. The Vi Spring Melford mattress that you have tried in John Lewis, actually has a similar feel to our Artisan Bespoke 004. This mattress has a medium feel in the upholstery layers making the feel of the mattress neither… Read More
Hi Paul, Thanks for getting in touch with your comparison request. Having read through all the information on Dojoeco I’d say we differ in that we use a graphite latex layer for fire retardancy. We use this as it keeps as close to the natural latex feel and… Read More
Hi Jo, Unfortunately sprung slats are a bit of a false economy as neither the spring effect nor support is that brilliant. It kind of does neither job very well and can cause arches in your mattress over time, the humpback bridge effect. There is a solution, however. If… Read More
Hi Mark, I am glad that you found our articles on pillow tops useful. With your body weights, I would confirm that your wife is best suited to a soft tension whereas you are clearly a medium. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm… Read More
