John Ryan By Design

10/05/2026

Most people have never considered that how they sleep matters just as much as what they sleep on. 😴 If you’ve been waking up stiff, restless, or just not quite right, the answer could be simpler than you think. It might not be stress, it might just be your bed. 🛏️
Whether you’re a side sleeper, back sleeper, or someone who ends up in every position by morning, the wrong mattress tension can cause real problems over time. 😭💤👎

We’ve put together a full guide covering exactly what to look for based on your sleeping position, so you can stop guessing and actually wake up feeling rested. ✨

Read the full guide: https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/best-mattress-for-each-sleeping-position/

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Regardless of how you sleep, a mattress which doesn't suit your sleeping position is likely to cause problems. Discover the best mattress for your position.

06/05/2026

Simba is everywhere. The ads are on the telly, the discount codes are in every podcast, and the reviews look impressive. But strip away the marketing budget and what are you actually buying? 🔍

Our honest 2026 review gets into the detail.

Read the full review: https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/are-simba-mattresses-any-good-an-honest-2026-review/

Simba is the UK's most recognised mattress brand but there is a lot buyers should know before spending up to £1,299. Our honest review covers construction, the CMA pricing investigation, one-sided limitations, and handmade alternatives at every price point.

25/04/2026

Flaxby mattresses are an investment. But are you paying for genuinely superior materials and construction, or for the brand name on the label? 🤔

We've gone through the spec in detail, so you don't have to take the marketing at face value.

Read the full review: https://buff.ly/8vbq9ge

We explain who makes Flaxby mattresses, what the range actually contains, the documented pillow top problems, and what comparable alternatives look like at the same price.

24/04/2026

You've stayed in a Travelodge and slept surprisingly well. So what exactly is that mattress, and can you actually buy something similar for home? 🛏️

We've investigated the spec, the supplier, and whether the alternatives on the market are worth your money instead.

Read the full guide: https://buff.ly/jTxEg6z

We explain exactly what mattress Travelodge uses, who makes it, what it actually contains, why it feels different at home, and which alternatives may offer better value.

18/04/2026

Struggling to sleep with a bad back? 🤒 💤 🛌 One of our customers explains why the right spring tension and upholstery layers in their new John Ryan mattress has fixed years of awkward uncomfortable sleep!

Our small expert team of bed geeks are waiting to help create your own customised sleep solution. No more tossing and turning! 🥰🙌

So what’s stopping you from upgrading your sleep?

08/04/2026

Are you a hot sleeper? 🥵🔥😳

Thought it was just you? What if we told you it’s actually your mattress and bedding that are contributing to your nocturnal heatwaves?!

If you’re sleeping on synthetic fibres, memory foam or other heat trapping materials, the chances are you’ve been lying there at 2am wondering why you feel like you’re slowly being roasted 😅. Memory foam in particular works by absorbing your body heat to mould around you, which sounds great in theory, but in practice it means you’re essentially sleeping on a giant heat sponge. Not ideal. 🙅

That’s where natural fibre mattresses and bedding come in. Materials like Wool, Cotton, Horsehair and natural Latex are breathable by nature, meaning they actively wick moisture away and allow air to circulate rather than trapping heat around your body.

Wool in particular is remarkable for this, keeping you warm in winter and genuinely cool in summer because it responds to your body temperature rather than fighting against it. 🌿

We’ve been making natural fibre mattresses here in Manchester for over 25 years, and the number of customers who come to us after years of overheating on a foam or synthetic mattress is honestly staggering. The difference they notice? Real, restorative sleep. Not just cooler, but deeper and more comfortable too. 💤😴

If you’re waking up hot, kicking off the covers at 3am or just never feeling fully rested, your mattress might be working against you. It’s worth a conversation. Drop us a message or give us a call and we’ll point you in the right direction. 👇

31/03/2026

Do you and your partner keep each other awake at night? 😳😫😢

We’ve all been there. One of you runs hot, the other steals the duvet, and somehow you both end up wide awake at 2am silently furious at each other 😅

Amy and her partner finally found their fix with a zip and link mattress from John Ryan by Design, and honestly it sounds like a total game changer for them.

Two separate mattresses zipped together means they each get exactly the firmness they need, no compromise, no arguments, just proper sleep 😴✨

If you and your partner have ever had the “but I need a firmer mattress” conversation, you might want to watch this one. Your sleep (and your relationship) will thank you 😄

💬 Drop a 🙋 below if you and your partner can never agree on a mattress!

26/03/2026

Hot at night? 🔥 Waking up stiff? Replaced your mattress twice in ten years?

That's memory foam doing what memory foam does.

We stopped selling it because we don't think it serves people well. Natural fibre pocket springs breathe, last longer, can be matched to your bodyweight, and don't end up in landfill.

We've written the honest comparison guide 👇

https://buff.ly/FheGJsw

Memory foam overheats, degrades faster than its guarantee suggests, and cannot be recycled. We stopped selling it for good reason. Here is the full comparison from a manufacturer who has been making pocket spring mattresses in the UK for 25 years.

24/03/2026

We love hearing from customers like this 🙌

This is exactly what a natural fibre mattress is built to do. When your spine is properly supported through the night, your muscles can actually relax instead of working to compensate for a surface that’s letting you down. That morning stiffness people just accept as normal? It’s almost always the mattress. 😴

Really glad you made the switch and that you’re waking up feeling like yourself again.

If you ever want to know more about what’s going on inside the mattress doing the work, we’re always happy to go full mattress nerd with you 🛏️✨​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

04/03/2026

Have you heard the term 'Cortec' springs when looking for a new mattress? If you're scratching your head, don't panic; many people have never heard of them. But the big question is, 'Are Cortec springs worth the investment?' 🤔

We explain everything about these relatively new spring types and whether or not a classic calico spring is still the king of the mattress world! 😴

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We explain how Cortec springs work and how they may differ from other Pocket Spring Mattresses. Are they worth the money? Lets take a look.