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Questions about right mattress for back problems

Hi Sheila,   Thank you for your enquiry.  Aside from our foam based mattresses, all our other mattresses contain pocket springs and I note your reluctance to opt for this type of mattress.     Putting aside your reservations, I would suggest that you look… Read More

Do you deliver to Dublin?

Hi, I note that there is a 5st weight difference, which makes the recommendation of a single tension mattress to suit both difficult. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call)Soft (1.2mm) We are aware that there is… Read More

Problems with Sealy memory foam mattress

Hi Campbell,   I am sorry to hear of your discomfort with your current mattress. Before embarking on the expense of a new mattress and base, I would suggest that you view the article on the use of MDF on slatted bases within our understanding beds section.  Placing MDF or… Read More

Comparison to sleepright mattress

Hi Paula,   Thanks for your question & providing that info,   At your body weights, you both need to be on a medium spring tension to be correctly supported. The spring tension is subjectively decided by your body weights. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium… Read More

Vi-Spring Herald or John Lewis Naturals?

Hi Andreas,   Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  I note that you are asking for a comparison of two mattresses made by two manufacturers.  It is not possible to compare these two mattresses as their construction and composition are completely different.  Having said that, I am able… Read More

Who makes your mattresses?

Hi Miles, Thank you for your questions. We manufacture all of our own mattresses and don’t sell any other brands of mattress other than John Ryan By Design. Our Factory is situated in the Yorkshire Dales. Kind regards, John & Ryan. Read More

Right mattress for Rheumatoid arthritis

Hi Mohd, We do not have any mattresses with more than 2000 springs and are therefore unable to advise on the suitability of a mattress with a greater number of spring in. Although the spring count is not the main selling point of the mattress. If you were to place… Read More

Help with mattress for different bodyweights

Hi Jackie,   Thank you for your enquiry.  Given that you are intending to change your current king size mattress and the fact that there is a 4 st weight differential, it may be prudent to look at a zip and link set of mattresses, which… Read More

Replacing Dunlopillo Firmrest mattress

Hi Jennifer, Glad you found our chat helpful. Looking at the Dunlopillo Firmest latex and foam mattress in more detail yesterday in our archive I’ve uncovered its a foam and latex mattress, not solid core latex.  So none of our models will feel identical as they are a far superior… Read More

Base for vintage bed?

Hi Ally. I can’t foresee any problems providing you with a base that will fit into and be suitable for your bed. Initially I would like to see some photographs to determine the style and I am assuming at this point that your bed is in the Lit Bateau range… Read More