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John Lewis and Staples Mattresses Reviewed

Hi Alex. Thanks for this question. We get asked all the time about John Lewis mattresses and whether they are a good buy for sleepers. Before we answer that we need to address the issue of the Staples mattress is the issue of the John Lewis being a one-sided mattress. Read More

Back trouble from lifting heavy loads

Hi David.   Thank you for your enquiry. With the weight difference, you should consider either a dual spring tension one piece mattress or a zip and link set.   BodyweightSpring tension Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kgMedium (1.4mm) 16 Stone / 101kg UpwardsFirm (1.6mm) Available… Read More

Ottoman Storage bed questions

Hi Jatin., Thank you for your question. The Artisan Naturals is described as the ‘true medium’ of the Artisan range. The Naturals is our most popular, unbeatable model with 85% natural fibres. Containing a huge GSM of fillings, including wool and mohair, on a… Read More

Problems with Vi Spring Baronet Superb

Hi Bob,   Thanks for your question.   I’m a little surprised at this.   The Baronet Superb to me would have seemed a good choice for your body weight (I am assuming you are a lightweight). The ‘Soft’ springs which I assume was in the 1.3mm range seems the ideal… Read More

Difference between Origins 2000 and Artisan Naturals mattress

Hi Martin.   Thank you for your enquiry on our website. I would most certainly say go for The Artisan Naturals or even The Artisan Tailored Pocket.  The difference between this mattress and The Origins 2000 ( which is the Origins Pocket 1500 but with 2000 springs for… Read More

What mattress for Fibromyalgia and heavyweight?

Hi Karl. Sadly to say there is not one particular mattress that will adequately suit you both as your weight differences are too great. You will have to go down the zip and link route to find the perfect combination of support and comfort to suit you both. At 21… Read More

Allergic to memory foam?

Hi Mrs C,   Thanks for your question.   It’s difficult to narrow this down definitively; It could be that he’s allergic to the memory foam but similarly he could be allergic to the fire retardants used to treat the mattress.     All mattresses… Read More

Harrison beds Diamond mattress questions

Hi Martin, Thank you for your question. Judging by the retail price of The Diamond I am assuming your budget is relatively high. We do make a mattress that has pocket springs with a latex layer but at your body weights, I feel this mattress would… Read More

Are all bed bases flimsy?

Hi Sally. Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  The direct answer to your question is No!  Not all bed bases are made the same, however, the bulk of them are. These cardboard topped things are a basic construction of a soft timber frame – cardboard platform top… Read More

Will I be able to feel the tufts?

Hi Katie.   Thank you for your enquiry on our website.  Tufting is an essential component of a pocket sprung mattress.  This is what holds all the upholstery layers in place and all of our natural fibre mattresses and most of our synthetic fibre range have to be tufted because there… Read More