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What are the dimensions of Origins king size mattress in inches?

Hi Michael,   The UK standard size of a king size mattress is 5 ft by 6 ft 6 in (60 in by 78 in). The depth of our Origins mattresses are 13 inches and the depth of our Artisan is 12 inches.    … Read More

Mattress for a couple suffering general back pain?

Hi Ian, Thank you for your enquiry.  For anyone suffering from any form of back problems, the advice used to be that the firmer the better but that has changed now.  The correct spring tension for your body weight to give you the correct level of… Read More

Why don’t John Ryan use High Density springs in their mattresses?

Hi Andrew, Great to hear from you again and you raise a valid question. Hopefully we can help explain what a HD / High density pocket spring is and why you actually want to avoid them. HD (High Density) Pocket Springs or Micro springs are small springs… Read More

Zip & Link for a 6ft side sleeper

Hi Razor,   Thanks for getting in touch. Unfortunately, none of our Origins or Artisan models are suitable for adjustable beds. This is because they contain huge GSM amounts and are therefore too heavy for the motors. Secondly, they are so robust they dont take to… Read More

Sealy Posturepedic Premium Gel 1800 Pocket Sprung Equivalent

Hi Jenny, Great to hear from you with your question and the Sealy Posturepedic Premium Gel 1800 (phew what a mouthful that name is!). We really need to know the size of mattress you’re looking for but will give some suggestions for what to look at. To be able to… Read More

Is the Origins base the only base with an east to west split?

Hi Lisa, Thank you for your enquiry.  Our bases have a different orientation depending on the base and the size you require. Both the Origins Platform base and the Contemporary Platform base have and east to west divide on the double and king size… Read More

Artisan Luxury compared to Somnus mattresses

Afternoon John, Thanks for getting in touch and that’s a really good question to ask! Ideally, I’d need to know which model you were referring to but can advise around spring counts. Single Layer Springs: There are only so many springs you can fit into a mattress of any given… Read More

Sagging mattress and squeaking bed frame?

Hi Jaki, Thanks for your comment, we feel your pain with a squeaky sagging mattress, not ideal is it! However, help is at hand with a few top tips when using an antique bed base or bed frame to stop squeaks and prevent sagging. The issue with bed frames, especially slatted ones… Read More

What exactly is your ‘Outlet’ range?

Hi Robert, Thank you for your enquiry. With the body weights you have supplied we would pair you both with a medium spring tension to give you both the correct level of support. I would recommend either the Origins Comfort 1000 or the Artisan… Read More

We like supportive feel with some sink, your recommendation?

Hi Dinah,   Thank you for your enquiry.  We would not recommend anything too firm in the upholstery layer for anyone who sleeps on their side as this can cause pressure pains in the shoulders, hips and knees and we would not recommend anything too soft for front… Read More