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Will spacesaver slats compromise the feel of the matress?

Hi Alex. I personally prefer solid slats to the sprung slats variety – keeping your mattress on an even keel. The only thing missing from this design of the bed is any suspension qualities. The difference in comfort between sprung slats and solid slats is minimal and should not be… Read More

Comparison to John Lewis Natural Collection Silk mattress?

Hi Jon. The only mattresses that are of a similar ilk to the John Lewis Naturals (Harrison Spinks) are either Harrisons / Somnus core range – such as Somnus Supremacy Viscount 12000, or Somnus Marquis 12000 or Somnus Legend 12000 etc. Or The Harrisons Sapphire 12000. Or Feather and Black… Read More

Artisan Naturals vs Vi Spring Regal Superb

Hi Tom, Thank you for getting in touch. The Artisan Naturals is our most popular, unbeatable model with 85% natural fibres. Containing a huge GSM of fillings, including wool and mohair, on a Calico Pocket spring unit. This medium feel hand crafted mattress… Read More

Summer and Winter side mattress

Hi Judy, Thanks for your question. I’ve not seen a summer and winter side to a latex mattress, that is a first! We usually recommend a winter tog duvet is sufficient!! It’s an interesting marketing spin though. Right back to the matter at hand, sagging latex. Solid Core Latex… Read More

childs mattress questions

Hi Lisa. Thank you for your question. Our Natural Cot mattress has been made with your little one in mind. Using 100% Natural breathable upholstery this two-sided cot mattress comes with 2 covers for your convenience. The John Ryan By Design Cot mattress/cot bed mattress… Read More

Problems with I-Gel mattress from Bensons

Hi Carrie,   Your IGel mattress is constructed with memory foam which is very heat retentive and which it feeds back to you. This is more noticeable in the summer months when the temperature is already quite warm a night.   [recommended-product post=”627315″]… Read More

Problems with I-Gel mattress from Bensons

Hi Neil. Sorry to hear you’re having such a nightmare with your Bensons bed. It’s hard to recommend any direct alternative from Bensons given all our mattresses are hand made and primarily natural fibres rather than synthetic. Bensons also don’t give enough information about the materials used to allow us… Read More

Problems with Vi Spring m,attress

>Hi Graham. You will have to address two issues here; The first is your slatted base: There are no suspension qualities within this kind of frame to complement the mattress. I have a slatted bedframe and the difference between a bedframe and a sprung edged divan… Read More

Comparison between Bensons and Dreams mattress

Hi Andrew. There is no way I could ever bring myself to recommend any mattress from Bensons / Dreams etc. Based purely on budget I would say our Origins Reflex 1000 would be a tough set to beat (circa £695 set). All mattresses around this price point will usually… Read More

Shire Beds questions

Hi Lynn. Looking at the models you refer to I assume your budget is in the region of £500. Your bodyweights do not require a great deal of support and therefore I would ask you to consider our Origins Comfort. John Ryan By Design Origins Comfort 1750gsm Very Soft… Read More