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Looking for mattress for ottoman base

Hi Paul,   Thanks for your question.   The issue with ottoman bases is making sure that the gas struts used to support the raised mattress are strong enough to support at least 85KG.   Our Ottoman Base is constructed using 800 newton gas struts; The base requires a… Read More

What mattress for Fibromalgia sufferer

Hi Anne, Thank you for your question. Mattresses that have good support and mold to one’s body help people with fibromyalgia sleep better by reducing pressure points. While soft mattresses may feel good initially, they have less spinal support, which over the course of the night causes more soreness. Mattresses made… Read More

Guest house zip and link to Aberdeen

Hi Rhona, Thank you for your question. We regularly supply bed and breakfast businesses with mattresses and full beds. Our Origins Pocket Reflex 1000 is suitable for a wide range of body weights making it an ideal choice for you. Your BodyweightThis will feel Under 10 Stone /… Read More

Large chap with knee problems. What mattress?

Hi Steve,   Thanks for your question.   Having looked at the specification of the mattress you currently have I note that it is described as a soft mattress containing memory foam.   Given your weight, we would not have advised a soft tension mattress and… Read More

Will a sprung edge base make the mattress softer?

Hi Joanne,   Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  The Origins Comfort 1000  has the softest upholstery of the Origins range.  It also has pocket springs and not an open coil continuous spring system. It should not require the addition of a mattress topper for your daughter,… Read More

The right mattress on a limited budget

Hi Jimmy,   Thanks for your question.   We base all of our recommendation upon several factors such as body weights, preferred feel and budget.   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call)Soft (1.2mm)   I… Read More

MDF thickness for a bed frame?

Hi Karen, Thank you for your question.   The MDF does not need to be too thick, approx 3mm to 5mm will be sufficient to support your mattress. As far as coverage is concerned, we would recommend you cover the whole area including the central spine. I hope this… Read More

Do you need a valance with a matching headboard and base?

Hi Margo, Thanks for your question. There are pictures of our headboards and bases on the site,please see example below. If you would like to call  the office on 0161 437 4419 we can arrange to send you some fabric samples. Bedale Graphite Bedale Chenille Bedale Mustard Bedale… Read More

Hypnos mattress dipping

Hi Gill, Thank you for your questions. You should only turn mattresses that are sold as turnable. Non-turn mattresses are usually ones which o have the upholstery on one side only. That is why non-turn mattresses have a shorter life span. We would not recommend changing your… Read More

Does ziplinks have zips on both sides of mattress?

Hi Debbie, Zip and Link mattresses usually come with a zip on the top of the inside edge and one on the bottom. If you have a single tension across both mattresses, you can flip them and turn them through 180 degrees. If you have different tensions, you are… Read More