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Mattress advice for Hip and Shoulder Pain

Hi Stacy, Thanks for getting in touch with us about a mattress to help with your shoulder and hip pains. Ideally we would need to know your exact body weight and height to offer a tailored recommendation but we can provide plenty of advice to get you started with… Read More

Overheating sleeper: is Latex better than a Memory foam mattress?

Hi Tasha, Many thanks for your query about memory foam and latex. Memory foam is notorious for retaining heat as it needs heat to soften the foam before it can start to mould. This is how it allows a sleeper to sink softly into it. It also makes it… Read More

Vi spring elite comparison model & review

Hi Mr Cantello, Thanks for your question about the Vispring Elite mattress. Ideally we would need to know your height, bodyweight, sleeping position and other requirements to fully advise. However, we can do a comparison to show you whats similar based on the pride point and what’s inside the mattresses. Read More

Firmness of the Artisan Bespoke for someone with sciatica

Hi Stephen, Great to hear from you again and sorry to hear you’re struggling with back pain due to sciatica from a gym accident. Based on what you’ve said I think you’re right that a firmer ‘feel’ mattress in the upholstery layer may help and provide you with the touch… Read More

Which mattress for an 8 stone sleeper who can feel tufts?

Hi Margaret, Thanks for getting in touch with us about mattresses for light people. Let’s have a look at some suggestions based on your budget (which we assume is for a double). Choosing the right mattress is always based on the correct support for your weight… Read More

Mattress for side sleeper looking for an alternative to memory foam

Hi Esther, Many thanks for your kind words about our website. Its a labour of love for us to help provide as much detail on mattresses as possible! So it’s come time to say goodnight to your La Romantica Madrid mattress. If a mattress has served… Read More

Replacing an Otty mattress that is uncomfortable to sleep on

Hi Leighann, Thanks for your question about replacing your Otty mattress. We get a lot of people that complain that Otty and other ‘bed in a box companies’ products are not suitable for them. Usually, this is due to the heat retention of memory foam and… Read More

A mattress topper to improve mattress firmness

Hi Aleksandr, Thanks for your comment on mattress toppers. Unfortunately, a mattress topper will only ever soften the comfort layers of a mattress. It’s not possible to truly firm up a mattress with a topper. This is because mattress upholstery is layered up from firmer to softer… Read More

Finding & comparing mattresses to Furniture Village Beds

Hi Darren, Thanks for your question about John Ryan By Design Mattresses. We don’t have a showroom as we are an online mattress retailer. We make our own models and don’t sell through any third parties. This is how we keep the prices of our hand made UK mattresses… Read More

Zip link mattress should I use a topper?

Hi Trish, Thanks for getting in touch about Zip & Link mattresses and Ottoman bases. You’ve come to the right place as we specialise in bespoke mattresses like zip and links. Zip and links make an excellent choice for people who either have access issues, struggle to turn a… Read More