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Origins 1500 vs Loaf Perfect Mattress Firmness Reviewed

Hi Matt, Thanks for the great question about the Loaf ‘Perfect’ mattress tension and feel compared to our best selling Origins Pocket 1500 mattress. You raise a very interesting question and one that a lot of mattress shoppers get wrong at their peril. The question really should be… Read More

Limiting & Stopping Motion Transfer in Bed?

Hi Michelle, Thanks for getting in touch for mattress advice to reduce motion transfer in bed. Transference is when a mattress sends a ripple or echo of movement from one side to the other. Usually causing issues with light sleepers who wake up as the mattress shakes when… Read More

Sprung Bed Base for Bed Frame

Hi Michaela, Many thanks for your question on base pads for bed frames. Sorry to hear you’re struggling with your And so to bed Sleigh bed frame. Antique beds can be gorgeous but one of the main drawbacks is that the base itself is often poorly slatted with large… Read More

How long will my John Ryan mattress last?

Hi Neil, Great to hear from you again about your mattress. It’s always nice to hear back from existing customers! If you’ve been turning the Artisan Bespoke monthly then you should easily get a 10-year lifespan out of it, if not more! Depending on the frequency of turning and rotating… Read More

Budget Vegan Mattress Options?

Hi Patricia, Thanks for your question the best budget-friendly vegan mattresses. Vegan mattresses are becoming increasingly popular as people want to make more ethical choices in terms of the materials used in mattress making. I’ll answer your questions in order and provide some additional mattress buying information… Read More

How many springs in a mattress? How are they counted?

Hi Charles, Thanks for getting in touch about how spring numbers are calculated in mattress sizes. Spring counts are always based on a kingsize mattress in the industry. This is the universal sizing that all retailers over the years have adopted to show the spring… Read More

Dual firmness mattress options explained

Hi Jeffrey, Many thanks for your question on dual tension mattresses. It’s a common question where two sleepers need two separate spring tensions and possibly two different feeling beds. Let’s address spring tension first. Spring tensions are based purely on your body weight and not the end ‘feel’… Read More

Cool comfy mattress suggestion when moving house?

Hi Marcus, Thanks for your question about a cool comfortable mattress for your new home. It’s great to hear you’ve already experienced our best selling Origins Pocket 1500 mattress and now want to upgrade! Many people find that once they’ve had a decent bed they can’t… Read More

Mattresses, Bed Bases & Divans for heavy people

Hi Valerie, Thanks for your question on bed advice for heavier sleepers. It can be really tricky to find a suitable mattress if you’re heavier than the norm for beds and divan bases. The good news is you’re not actually over the recommended weight for most mattresses! So… Read More

Choosing a new mattress for sleepers with lower back pain

Hi Steve, Many thanks for your question about mattresses for side sleepers with lower back pain. It’s no fun trying to sleep with a bad back when your mattress has seen better days! Ideally, it would be helpful to know which mattress you have had to help… Read More