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Sealy posturepedic firm mattress is agonising

Hi Lisa, Thanks for your question. I do not think the solution lies in turning your current mattress over and placing a topper on, what is in essence, the underside, which with a pillow top mattress is not designed to be slept on as there are no upholstery layers… Read More

Sprung base like a marshmallow with no support

Hi Tracey, We would recommend that any covering of the slatted base should be over the entire area providing a uniform surface upon which the mattress can sit. MDF or plywood, there is little difference in firmness, although the thicker, the firmer, but we say generally 3-5 mm is… Read More

Advice regarding iGel mattresses please

Hi Adam, Thank you for your question. Memory foam is notorious for heat retention and we would not recommend a mattress containing Memory foam especially for those who are hot sleepers or suffer with night sweats. Our Hybrid range contains Laygel, which is similar to IGel and does… Read More

Will normal fitted sheets fit a John Ryan Mattress?

Hi Charlotte, Thanks for your question The super king sized sheets will have an extra 3″ in the length and may appear baggy if placed on an extra king size mattress, whether one piece or zip and link. There are some 12″ deep 3ft by 6ft 6in super king… Read More

Beds from Makro

Hi Charlotte, Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  Unfortunately without a mattress model and some more specifications there’s little I can advise on with regards to this mattress.  From what I have seen on their website they have similar ranges to our own.  Two of our most popular… Read More

Confused by latex comfort zones

Hi Mario, and thanks for getting in touch. In all honesty, the mattress zones and zoning used in latex is nearly always slightly gimmicky. Whilst there is a very slight difference in the tension across the ‘zones’ most people would never notice it compared to solid latex without… Read More

Twin zippable beds and bases for a holiday let

Hi Heather, Normally for holiday lets, we would recommend our Origins Pocket Reflex 1000 and in your case as a king size zip and link set. This would make the bed 5 feet wide and 6 feet 6 inches long when together and would make 2 slightly longer single… Read More

Can we use an electric blanket with a Artisan mattress?

Hi Dave,   Thanks for your question.   We’d advise that you place the electric blanket beneath your topper to radiate the warmth through the topper.   Generally, you don’t want to be in direct contact with the electric blanket yourself hence it going beneath the topper. Please ensure that… Read More

How deep are mattress drawers

Hi Barbara,   Thank you for your enquiry.  The dimensions of the drawers are 32″ wide, 20″ deep and 7″ high on the Artisan range. On the Origins range, the height is 9″ but other dimensions remain the same. Another option to optimise storage is the Ottoman base. The storage… Read More

Mattress protectors for buy to let properties

Hi Pat, Thanks for your question. Toppers are best used if it is your own bed that you are applying them too and you wish to alter the comfort level. With a buy to let, because you do not know the body weight or preferred feel of the people who… Read More