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Mattress Guide — How to Choose the Right Mattress

Your complete guide to mattress types, spring counts & comfort — from JKD Beds, Ayr & Cumnock.

Choosing a new mattress doesn’t have to be confusing. This guide explains everything you need to know — from mattress types to spring counts and comfort layers — so you can choose the perfect bed for your needs.

You’ll find all these mattress types at JKD Beds in Ayr and Cumnock, ready to try in-store.

Types of mattresses infographic showing foam, latex, pocket sprung, open coil and hybrid mattresses

⭐ 1. Mattress Types Explained

Open-Coil Mattresses

Open-coil (or traditional spring) mattresses use a connected system of metal springs to create firm, consistent support.

Best for:

  • Guest rooms
  • Children’s rooms
  • Budget-friendly everyday mattresses

Why choose open coil:

  • Affordable
  • Lightweight and easy to move
  • Reliable firmness

Pocket-Sprung Mattresses

The most popular mattress type in the UK. Each spring is individually wrapped in a fabric pocket, meaning they move independently and adjust to the shape of your body.

Benefits:

  • Excellent support and contouring
  • Reduced partner disturbance
  • Breathable and durable design
  • Available in multiple firmness levels

Ideal for:

  • Couples
  • Side sleepers
  • Anyone needing personalised support

Hybrid Mattresses

Hybrid mattresses combine pocket springs with comfort layers such as memory foam, gel foam, latex or natural fibres.

Why hybrids are popular:

  • Supportive base with a cushioned top
  • Great for all sleeping positions
  • Excellent pressure relief
  • Cooler than full foam mattresses
  • A balanced “best of both worlds” feel

Orthopaedic Mattresses

Orthopaedic mattresses are made with firmer springs or zoning systems for enhanced back support.

Designed for:

  • Back pain
  • Stronger support needs
  • Back and front sleepers

Firm but supportive, helping with alignment and posture throughout the night.

⭐ 2. Spring Counts — What Do 1000, 2000 or 3000 Mean?

Spring count refers to the number of individual pocket springs in a king-size mattress. Higher spring counts offer more precision and support — but quality matters as much as quantity.

1000–1500 Springs

Reliable everyday support. Good for most sleepers.

2000–3000 Springs

Enhanced contouring and pressure relief. Better motion isolation for couples.

3000+ Springs

Premium comfort, long-lasting support, and exceptional responsiveness.

Spring count is only part of the story — fillings and construction matter too, which is why we recommend testing mattresses in-store.

⭐ 3. Comfort Layers & Materials

Natural Fibres (Wool, Cotton, Bamboo)

  • Breathable
  • Temperature-regulating
  • Ideal for hot sleepers
  • Adds a premium feel

Found in brands like Wheatcroft and Sleepeezee.

Memory Foam

  • Moulds to the body
  • Great pressure relief
  • Softer sink-in feel

Often used in modern hybrid mattress designs.

Gel Foam

  • Cooler than standard memory foam
  • More responsive, less “stuck in” feeling
  • Good for people who get hot at night

Latex

  • Naturally breathable
  • Durable and supportive
  • Bouncy “weightless” feel
  • Great for allergy sufferers and hot sleepers
Sleepeezee

⭐ 4. Choosing the Right Mattress — Quick Guide

✔ Side Sleepers

Prefer softer top layers such as memory foam or softer pocket springs.

✔ Back Sleepers

Medium to firm pocket-sprung or orthopaedic mattresses.

✔ Front Sleepers

Generally need firmer support to keep the spine aligned.

✔ Couples

Choose pocket-sprung for minimal partner disturbance.

✔ Hot Sleepers

Look for natural fillings or hybrids with plenty of airflow.

✔ Budget Conscious

Open-coil or value pocket-sprung mattresses are ideal.

⭐ 5. Visit JKD Beds in Ayr or Cumnock

The best way to choose a mattress is to try it in person. Our Ayr and Cumnock showrooms have over 25 years of experience helping customers find the perfect bed for comfort, budget and support.

JKD Beds — Ayr

Large range of mattresses, bed frames and bedroom furniture.

Phone: 01292 267774

Address: 13 Green St, Ayr KA8 8AD

JKD Beds — Cumnock

Specialist models, premium ranges, adjustable beds and hybrids.

Phone: 01290 422353

Address: 93A Glaisnock St, Cumnock KA18 1JP

Whether you’re shopping for pocket-sprung, hybrid, orthopaedic or natural-fill mattresses — our team will guide you through every option.

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