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What mattress for heavier side sleeper wanting a soft feel?

Hi John, Many thanks for your question for a mattress recommendation to replace a Harrison Cherry 5270 mattress. Given this mattress uses layers of micro springs this may be the problem with your shoulders not sinking when you sleep on your side. Side sleepers need a softer… Read More

UK Made Latex Mattress Toppers for Sale?

Hi Allison, Many thanks for your question about mattress toppers. Yes, we do make latex mattress toppers which can be found in our shop here. https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/toppers/ Latex is a fantastic material for pressure relief and progressive comfort. It’s unusual in its both a… Read More

Nilson Beds – are they any good?

Hi Albert, Thanks for getting in touch about Nilson beds. As you say they are the relatively new kid on the block in terms of mattresses in the Netherlands. We must confess we haven’t been able to try one of their beds so our advice is going to be limited… Read More

Which? Bed Reviews & how they pick mattresses to recommend?

Hi Simon, Thanks for getting in touch and your kind words about our mattress information articles. We’ve got a combined 50 years worth of mattress making experience between us and we’ve been helping spread mattress education now for over 15 years. It can be a murky and… Read More

Do your bed frames have central supports?

Hi Martyn, Thanks for getting in touch about our range of hand made bed frames. This is a great question about central support in bed frames and bases. Our bed frames do have a central support joint/beam in king size and above. This is… Read More

Unconfortable mattress tuffs on Hypnos Orthocare mattress!

Hi Chris, Thanks for getting in touch about your uncomfortable Hypnos Orthocare mattress. It’s not nice when you can’t sleep due to discomfort so hopefully, we can give you some advice to make it more bearable. A very small percentage of people don’t get on with tufted mattresses as they… Read More

Dreams Revived Cove Mattress Equivalent & Comparison

Hi Erika, Thanks for getting in touch about the Dreams Revived Cove mattress and it’s suitability. You’re right to be concerned over a 1-year warranty on a mattress. Especially on a mattress that’s over £1000 in price! We’re a bit baffled by Dreams decision… Read More

Cost of Horsetail Mattress Types

Hi Anita, Many thanks for your question on horsehair and horsetail mattresses and the differences between types of horsehair in bed making. The quick answer to your question is that usually, white horsetail commands a higher price point. Not because it has any noticeable difference to black or brown… Read More

Do John Ryan By Design make rolled up boxed mattresses?

Hi Fiona, Thanks for your question asking about our hand made mattress range. The Origins Pocket 1500 is our best selling mid-range mattress for those that want quality without spending a fortune o a new mattress. Featuring a whopping 1550GSM and a 1.4 medium gauge… Read More

La-z boy mattress reviewed & compared

Hi Vicki, Many thanks for your question on la-z boy mattresses (sometimes written lazy boy). They are better known for their big reclining leather sofas than mattresses but seemed to have branched out into beds recently. We don’t sell la-z boy mattresses or any other brand for that matter. We… Read More