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Emperor Sized Mattress Help & Guidance

Hi Michael, Many thanks for your detailed question about Emperor sized mattresses and natural fibre beds. We can empathise with the predicament which has presented itself to you! An emperor sized bed is beneficial as you can turn it 90 degrees each month to easily rotate it. However, as… Read More

Bowing divan bed base. Can I fix a cheap bed base?

Hi Emily, Many thanks for your question asking what can be done to fix a broken divan. We’re sorry to hear you’re having issues with your divan. We can appreciate that budget constraints can often mean having to be frugal with your new bed purchase. Most mattresses and… Read More

Best mattress for side sleeper with shoulder pain for £1500

Hi Adrian, Thanks for your comment about the best mattress for a side sleeper. Sorry to hear you’re waking up in pain in your right shoulder from your current mattress. It sounds as if the mattress upholstery layers in this mattress are too firm… Read More

Which topper for a firmer pocket sprung mattress?

Hi Laura, Great to hear from you again and thanks for the kind words about the quality of our mattresses. The Origins Reflex you purchased is one of our firmer models for people that need or prefer extra support in the mattress comfort layers. If you… Read More

Best Mattress for aching hips and side sleepers?

Hi Imelda, Many thanks for your question about the best mattress for aching hips and side sleepers. It’s great news to hear you’ve been doing so much mattress research this will undoubtedly help you choose the best bed or mattress, rather than just guessing. Well, we say… Read More

Harrison’s Spinks Two Faulty Mattresses – Recommendations on what has gone wrong and how to avoid this

Hi Erica, Thanks for getting in touch and we’re sorry to hear you’re having such bad luck with your Harrisons mattresses. This is really unfortunate as Harrisons are one of the better mattress manufacturers here in the UK and they are well respected. In terms of your… Read More

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