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John Lewis Vispring mattress

Hi Gregor.   Thank you for your question. Of course we can help you. Firstly, for you and the benefit of all other readers, you mention that it is a question hard to answer “without actually trying the mattress” …   Ryan and I between us have tried hundreds of… Read More

What is the difference between Origins 1500 and 2000

Hi Martyn, Many thanks for your kind comments. Very much appreciated. If your budget is in the £450 region then I would say opt for the Origins 1500 mattress. John Ryan By Design Origins 1500 1300gsm Wool 2750gsm Very Soft Polyester 3500gsm Polyester Pad 4One Inch Foam Insulator Layer… Read More

Problem with Vi-Spring mattress

Will do. Please let me know what problems you are experiencing. John

Replacement options for Dunlopillo latex mattress

Hi Jason, We have The Origins Pocket Latex utilising 2000 pocket springs as the support. These have been built to offer two different levels of firmness This uses 6cm (two layers of 3cm) of Latex as the primary layer on top of 2cm Reflex, giving you a total depth… Read More

Which bed?

Hi Anthony.   Thank you for your enquiry. Not too sure about this.  I’m going to do some investigating about quantities to see if all as it seems. Will mail you by the end of the week. Thanks, John. Update: I have tried three times to email you on the… Read More

Where is your £200 mattress?

Hi Dave.   Fair comment. In context, the comment I make about using a double side mattress without turning was made as a further objection to one-sided mattresses. I reiterate: There are no benefits to the consumer for a one-sided mattress. Using a double sided mattress without regular turning was… Read More

Spink and Edgar Elite comparisons?

Hi David. Sorry, but short answer is No. A point to note is that only Harrisons use Hemp[ure] in their blends as well as an actual component part. Something else to consider and not usually at the forefront of your mind when trying electric adjustable mattresses is that there is… Read More

Which bedframe do you recommend?

Hi Jane, Thank you for your enquiry.  We have recently released a range of high-quality Ottoman bases made to our exacting standards. As you can imagine there are literally hundreds of suppliers, and it is as equally frustrating trying to find the right products at the right price. Read More

Feather and Black Fitzgerald mattress

Hi Dave and Kim. This is a Harrisons mattress. Your only means of any kind of direct comparison will be a Harrison Spinks outlet or John Lewis. I think the model name Fitzgerald is for Feather and Black, but look at the components and a bit of investigative work will… Read More

Feather and Black on support and comfort

Hi Jon, Thanks for your comment.   You will be aware that perceived firmness levels from a high-end mattress that uses calico (tied) pocketed springs rather than mass-produced polypropylene (glued) pocketed springs offer an entirely different level of support and comfort. Even though all pocketed springs use the same… Read More