John Ryan by Design Ltd Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 90 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional customer service, highlighting the helpfulness and knowledge of the staff who provide detailed explanations and personalized advice. Many people appreciate the high quality of the mattresses, noting their comfort, support, and durability, often leading to improved sleep and relief from back and hip pain. The overall service, from initial inquiries to delivery, is frequently described as excellent, with reviewers commending the professionalism and care shown by the company. However, some customers experienced issues with mattress sagging and discomfort, leading to back and hip pain, even after a relatively short period of use. A few other people also felt that their concerns about mattress performance were dismissed, with suggestions for solutions they had already tried.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had no idea which mattress to buy having had two already from John lewis. First was uncomfortable, second an Emma mattress, after three years developed terrible sag. Got refunded but had to start a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service going through detailed explanation of two mattresses I was considering. I bought the Pocket Latex 1500 king size. The delivery lads were fantastic, very polite and courteous... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the second time that we have bought a mattress from John Ryan. As before, we are very happy with the new mattress (Artisan Tailored Pocket 2000) - super comfortable and obviously well made. Jo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easybto order, reassuring in person phone call to check all details are correct. Delivery just beofre christmas as promised. 2 man delivery worked well. Able to get heavy mattrss up tight stairs... See more

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  1. Bedroom Furniture Store

About John Ryan by Design Ltd

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We make handmade in the UK mattresses to exacting standards. Unlike other bed retailers we offer a free advice service before purchasing a bed back up by our famous '60 day love it or return it' guarantee. We provide complete transparency in the composition and origins of our mattress components, telling you the GSM, spring count and densities of all materials used. This allows you to compare to other bed retailers, that is ​if they were to follow the same principle of transparency! Our small friendly team of experts are here to assist you with any mattress query on 0161 437 4419.

John Ryan By Design was formerly known as Factory Beds Direct

60 Day Love it or Return it Guarantee

Our trademark guarantee is no quibble and takes any risk out of buying your new mattress

Our trademark guarantee is no quibble and takes any risk out of buying your new mattress
1. Our personal guarantee is as simple as: Love it or Return It. for a full refund. No matter how much a bargain it is – it’s useless if it does not meet your expectations or your needs. 2. If within sixty days you are not entirely happy with the product then call us and we will arrange to either provide a one-time exchange or have it collected and refund you in full.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

All starts so well, as usual…

Really good company image and marketing, slick website, brilliant sales team and advice.

All good for a year but then it’s just the same old story, the matters starts to overly soften/settle in the middle, where you sleep. The only reason this isn’t 1 start is because it’s an industry rare flip mattresses & so you get a couple of nights of the proper support you paid for every week or so until is softened again.

All mattress companies will term you this isn’t a fault, they stand being the slightly lax regulation which protects them and puts them in the right, not the consumer. If the regulations were on the consumer side I suspect all matters companies would instantly be in for a very hard time, but we’d get to see if we’d all been ripped off all these years because maybe they can actually manufacture mattresses which don’t dip and sag after a year or so.

I can’t be bothered fighting it or getting a waste of time home visit to tell me what I already know, it hasn’t dipped enough. The problem comes when the mattress is under load, not when it’s just static and the gaps are full of air instead of densely packed filling.

This never used to happen with mattresses, the full spring type used to just last decades and provided good support all that time, the more complicated they’ve become the worse they’ve become. Sure they feel great for a year, which I bet is when most of the 5 star reviews are done.

My wife thinks I have mental problems because we get a new mattresses every 3 years because of dipping. Once we’ve paid one off we buy another in false hope it’ll be better. We’re both also under 11 stone, there are very few couples with a combined weight as low as ours so the pressure of the mattress is low.

So what do we do? Nothing. I don’t have the energy for more disappointment. I’d advise you to avoid but honestly where else do you go? They’re all the same.

I might set up a company who will come and inject new filling for your mattresses for £200 so bring them back to life. I’d make a fortune.

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No, I can’t be bothered contacting you for you to play by the rules which are against the consumer and support the manufacturers in making it acceptable beds that dip. That don’t last. That cost me ~£2000 and last less than a year. I don’t have the energy for the disappointment.

I’m not going to have someone come to my house and tell me it’s not dipped enough for anymore to do anything about. You know well enough that the problem happens when weight, a body, is on the mattress. The filling loses its strength and can’t support the weight of a body.

You’d get rich if you designed a way to pump filling into what we the consumer think is a failing mattresses. I’d pay you £150-£200 to do it I honestly would.

April 13, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Mr Smith,

Thank you for placing your 2 star review however we are a little disappointed that you have not been in in touch to let us know the issues you are having with your mattress as until you do this, there is little that we can do to rectify the problem.

A mattress inspection is there to assess whether the mattress has failed or not. If a mattress has failed, we will always provide a replacement as per our Guarantee.

Could you please contact the office on 0161 437 4419 so that we can have a chat about the issues you are having in order for us to investigate this for you.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally got the base to go with my JR mattress

Bought the mattress years ago and I LOVE it - I found the one I wanted elsewhere and spoke to them about what their equivalent was - which was considerably cheaper than the one I liked on the high street. Regretted not buying the matching base (I bought a slatted base to match my other bedroom furniture instead). Finally got around to getting the divan base with head and foot board to match and it's so much better, more comfortable, no dip in the mattress now. They sent me a fabric book to help decide on material & colour and I'm delighted with my full bed set up now. Excellent quality, sturdy and plush. My mattress is super deep and I have multiple types of protectors and toppers (yep, princess and the pea) so be aware if you like that type you'll need very deep fitted sheets for it.

March 5, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that the mattress is providing you with a comfortable night's sleep and that the base headboard and footboard is looking plush in your bedroom.

We hope that you receive lots of great night's sleeping.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mattress is top quality

Mattress is top quality, 4 week lead time was definitely worth the wait. Communication was great throughout and mattress was taken to room of my choice no fuss.

April 2, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Mike,

Thank you so much for taking the time to place your lovely 5* review for which we are very grateful.

We are so pleased that your overall experience with us has been a very good one.

We hope you have many night's of comfortable sleeping on your new John Ryan mattress.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is so helpful

This company is so helpful, changing my delivery date to suit me more than once as our house move kept changing. Customer services had also helped me to select a mattress. It is an amazing product and we have never slept so well. The delivery men were also really good Perfect shopping experience. Totally recommend this company and their mattresses.

February 7, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Mrs Powell-Perry,

Thank you for your kind review with regard to your experience with both us and our Delivery Team which are very grateful for.

It is also lovely to hear that your new John Ryan mattress is providing you with a great night's sleep.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love, love, love this mattress

After putting up with our memory foam topped mattress for a few years longer than we should featuring two 'coffin' indents either side(!) we jumped into buying a Simba. It wasn't great and realised we should've actually done some research for what is quite an important purchase, sent it back and undertook some proper research of different companies before deciding on John Ryan instead getting an Artisan Bespoke 004. Spoke to super-helpful Julie several times for advice before going ahead and purchasing. Placing order to delivery was about 5-6 weeks from memory which felt like a long time as we were absolutely hanging out to get a decent mattress! We've had it for one month now and just done the first 'flip' (thanks for the tips and guidance on that one). I have a bad back and the old coffin had been massively exacerbating it. We absolutely love this mattress, you can tell that it is fantastic quality and my back is loving it. No regrets... other than not doing this years ago.

March 30, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Matt,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that our advice regarding the Artisan Bespoke 004 has provided you with a great night's sleep which is so very important.

Its great to hear that this mattress has solved your back issue and that the quality of our mattress has met your expectations.

We hope you have many years of great night's sleeping which is so very important to get us through the stresses and strains of the day.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John Ryan apart from the quality of…

John Ryan apart from the quality of their products they provide excellent customer service, they go that extra mile for the customer, which is always greatly appreciated. From start to finish everything ran like clockwork
Top Notch.

March 19, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Jason,

Thank you so much for your fabulous review which is very much appreciated.

We are so pleased that your experience with John Ryan by Design has been a very pleasurable one.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and excellent customer service!

Never thought we would buy a new Mattress and Base online but after finding the JR by Design website which is full of really useful information and advice, we took the plunge. Furthermore the customer service team are also fantastic and make the process very simple. As for the Mattress and Base, we are a few weeks down the road and we're really pleased with both the quality and comfort of our purchase. The no quibble 60 day "love it or return it" guarantee is also very reassuring but looks like we won't be using it!

March 27, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Colin,

Thank you so very much for your wonderful review of your new John Ryan by design Ltd mattress and base.

We are so pleased that you are finding the mattress comfortable and of great quality.

We will pass your comments on to our customer service team.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second time we've bought a product from…

Second time we've bought a product from John Ryan. Still using the main mattress we bought 8 years ago but have just replaced the topper that came with it. We did try another topper from elsewhere but the quality just wasn't as good. Always great products but also brilliant service, happy to spend time working out the best option for you. Totally recommend and will return again when needed. Thank you.

March 21, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Fi,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and also for your continued custom with John Ryan by Design Ltd.

If we can be of assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing purchase - thank you

Our new mattress, base and headboard are amazing. They were expensive but worth every penny. Julie Collier was very helpful answering questions I had ahead of placing the order including sending us a sample book to help us choose the correct fabric.
Delivery was slick.
Never slept so well !!

January 8, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Liz,

Wow what a fabulous review for which we thank you.

We are so pleased that your new bed is providing you with a good night's sleep which is so very important. - happy sleeping

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my new mattress

I love my new mattress. From start to finish when ordering this with John Ryan by Design it was a smooth and professional service - a rare thing these days.
The quality of the mattress is first class and I am sure I will sleep well on it for many years to come. I would certainly recommend this company and its fantastic mattresses.

March 19, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Angie,

Thank you for taking the time to place your lovely 5* review.

We are so pleased that your experience with us has been a great one from start to finish.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from ordering (with…

Excellent service from ordering (with advice) and through to delivery.
The bed is very comfortable, the base and headboard just add to my wonderful new bed..
Lots of advice on how to look after my bed too.
Thankyou for a great service and bed.

March 10, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Pat,

Thank you for your wonderful review.

Its lovely to hear that the mattress is providing you with a comfortable night's sleep which is very important to get us through the stresses and strains of daily life.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top rate service

Top rate service

March 12, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Caroline,

Thank you so much for placing your 5* review which is very much appreciated.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery was really good and…

Delivery was really good and immediately got a good night's sleep, especially as I had sent a mainstream more expensive mattress back after two weeks as it was killing me

March 12, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your 5* review which is very much appreciated.

Its lovely to hear that our mattress is providing you with a great night's sleep - happy sleeping.

Ryan & John

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Communication and general customer…

Communication and general customer service are excellent. This is the 4th time I have dealt with John Ryan and there customer care is unchanged.
The down sides are, a couple of weeks after spending over£5000 there was a discount on offer. Just bad timing.
The second concern is the mattress rating.
I bought the Artisan Luxury which is the softest in the range. If this is JRs idea of soft, I pity anyone buying a firm mattress.
This is not to criticise the quality but just their idea of soft.
IanG

March 10, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Ian,

Thank you for placing your review and for your continued custom with John Ryan by Design Ltd.

We are sorry that the Artisan Luxury is not as soft from a comfort point of view as you require however we do state that this mattress is slightly softer in comfort to that of a medium. We do not make overly soft mattresses are these types of mattresses can dip quite significantly. We note that you purchased from us previously the Artisan Bespoke 004 which you were finding a little bit firm and required a mattress which was slightly softer and this is how the Artisan Luxury would feel. The mattress will eventually soften down but in the meantime by adding a mattress topper this will provide another level of comfort for you whilst the mattress is softening down.

I hope this assists however should you require further advice, please do not hesitate to give us a ring on 0161 437 4419.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3rd mattress bought from John Ryan By…

3rd mattress bought from John Ryan By Design. Faultless service and attention to detail every time

March 10, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Chris,

Thank you for taking the time to place your lovely review and we are so pleased that your third experience with us has also been a good one.

Thank you also for your continued custom with us.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Massively Improved Back Pain

The mattress I ordered is very comfortable, and has significantly improved my back pain. I wish I had found them years prior...

March 3, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Jonathan,

Thank you so much for taking the time to place your review which is very much appreciated.

We are so pleased to hear that your new mattress has significantly improved your back pain. Having a great night's sleep is so important to get us through the trials and tribulations of the day.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Company

Fantastic Company
Customer care good
Delivery service good
And last of all product brilliant.

February 24, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Graham,

Wow thank you so much for your fantastic review and we are so pleased that your overall experience with us has been a really good one.

We also hope that you have many years of happy and comfortable sleeping on your new mattress.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Understandably when buying something…

Understandably when buying something like a mattress, you want to try it rather than buying blindly online but the website was very informative and helped me made my decision. We opted for the Origins Pocket 1500 which is very comfortable, although next time we'll probably go for the range with more natural fibre.

December 12, 2024
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to review the Origins Pocket 1500. This mattress is the one of the most popular that we sell as it provides the sleeper with an overall medium level of comfort and support, so not too soft nor too firm.

We are so pleased that this mattress is providing you with a comfortable night's sleep.

Ryan & John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thoroughly recommended

The website is full of helpful information, and once chosen JR staff phone and chat to make sure everything's right for you - which involved changing to a zip and link mattress with different ratings for us.
Delivery couldn't be easier with the mattress unpacked, put on the bed and packaging taken away.
Plus, the mattress is awesome and we're both sleeping far better.

January 15, 2025
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Reply from John Ryan by Design Ltd

Hi Steve,

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the zip & link mattress.

Once an Order is received by us and if the customer has not taken any advice beforehand, we will always telephone the customer to ensure the mattress they have chosen will provide them with the correct level of support and comfort as it is so important that this is correct.

We are so pleased that the mattress you have purchased from us is now providing you with a great night's sleep.

Ryan & John

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