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Asthma and allergy sufferer needs mattress help

Hi Nicola. As you have probably read, our obsession for toppers, turning, airing and rotating the mattress, and everything else that keeps it as new will be all that you can do to prevent or reduce any allergy triggers. You will also know that this is not the end of… Read More

Kingsdown Sleep System complaint

Hi Lisa. No doubt you have also done a Google search on the Kingsdown / Sleep to Live products – and no doubt I do not have to reiterate the summary of responses ! It’s unfortunate (and wrong) it happened and personally I would attempt to make a claim on… Read More

Help on replacing Myers mattress

Hi John,   Thanks for your question.     Every pocket sprung mattress has 2 elements to it; The spring tension where that is determined solely by body weight and then the fillings that sit atop those springs providing the comfort.   Most retailers don’t fully… Read More

What bed should I buy for £1000 for two light people?

Hi Richard. As always, if budget allows I would steer you towards our Artisan Naturals mattress. This mattress can be made with dual spring tensions [Soft / Medium] so it will be suitable for your wife’s light frame and also yours. BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16… Read More

Do I use a topper on Artisan Bespoke mattress?

Hi Robert,   Thanks for your question.     We would recommend using the mattress by itself for at least 4-6 weeks to get a true feel for it first.   If, after that period, you’re still finding it too firm then add a topper… Read More

Advice on Ottoman storage bed

Hi Anne.   Thank you for your question. Do you mean supports going side to side as well as the head to foot support? Usually, double ottomans have a single support from top to bottom and the two slat units clip into this to enable the whole unit to lift. Read More

Mattress advice for heavyweight

Hi Japie, Thank you for your question. Dependent upon budget, we can make a dual tension mattress to suit both of you in our Artisan Range having a medium spring tension for your wife and a firm spring tension for you which will give you both the correct support. BodyweightSpring… Read More

Replacing Hypnos mattress with Burgess mattress

Hi David. I used to rave over Burgess’ mattresses. I used to hold them up as one of the last UK manufacturers who offered a traditionally built, supremely well-crafted mattress that came from an unrivalled heritage.  I used to stare wide-eyed and breathless at the quality of the hand side… Read More

Low depth mattress required

Hi Melissa. For the hideaway part of the bed you really are restricted for space. I really don’t like open coil mattresses, they are so lacking in any kind of comfort. For sizes less than 18/20cm minimal amount Polyester is going to be the main, if not only, component… Read More

Please recommend a mattress

Hi William. I really would use the Artisan Naturals as a starting point (Soft tension springs for your bodyweights). BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call)Soft (1.2mm) The listing is quite detailed and will point towards… Read More