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Replacing Ikea mattresses

Hi Zahra, If you are looking for a pocket sprung latex mattress, please view our Origins Pocket Latex 1500, which currently retails at £820 for a double (Aug 2018) This mattress is one sided and has a softer top layer and provides an overall medium feel, but can be… Read More

Comparisons to Vi Spring models?

Hi Anne, All of the mattresses you refer to are made exclusively for John Lewis by either Vi-Spring or in the case of the Natural Collection, Harrisons. Unfortunately, unlike Vi-Spring models made for general sale in furniture stores, the two you have detailed do not come with any specific… Read More

Hypnos mattress dipping

Hi Sheila, Mattresses are subject to a certain level settlement and we would suggest that you ask the retailer to advise on the tolerance applicable to your particular mattress. Once you have this information, you will be able to ascertain if what you have is natural settlement or… Read More

Replacement for Millbrook mattress

Hi Jennifer, Unfortunately, aside from the spring count, there is very little information available regarding the fillings on your Millbrook mattress making any comparisons impossible. I would suggest that you take a look at our Artisan range, which contains natural materials such as wool, horsehair, horsetail and cotton together… Read More

Ziplink mattresses on one base

Hi Thomas, there is no issue with placing such mattresses on a sprung base save for the fact that it may effect the feel of the mattresses making them appear softer. This can be remedied by placing board between the base and the mattresses if required. I hope that… Read More

What should I use to cover a memory foam mattress with?

Hi Colin, Memory foam is the most heat retentive of all mattress materials. This is because it relies on heat to mould to the sleeper. In my experience even a really thick protector won’t stop the heat issue much, even if it does it would then impact the… Read More

What mattress for two year old?

Hi Jade,   Thanks for your question.   Buying a mattress for a child of such a young age is difficult, not least because over the next few years there may be a variance in weight and one presumes that you are looking to purchase a mattress with some degree… Read More

Very lightweight person – mattress help required

Hi Gill,   Thanks for your question.   Given the weight differential of 5 stone, the best option is a split tension Soft and Medium, which will enable each half to be customised to suit the required feel and provide the support and comfort for each person suited to… Read More

Highgrove Sovereign mattress 2000 pocket sprung review

Hi Lavinia,   Thanks for your question.   As we often find, most retailers don’t disclose how they construct so we therefore struggle to compare with or comment on specific products.   We have 2 pocket sprung ranges ourselves (Origins and Artisan ranges). Both… Read More

Tips on replacing bedstead slats

Hi Bethan, The ideal gap for the slats in your base should be 5cm to 7cm with the slats themselves being 10cm to 11cm. We have no recommendation regarding the wood to use save for suggesting that it is strong enough to hold the weight of the mattress and… Read More