Read Mumsnetters’ feedback on the Hilary Devey Collection Mattress - non testers - chance to win £300 voucher! NOW CLOSED

[AnnMumsnet]

This thread is for the 10 Mumsnetters who tested a mattress from the the Hilary Devey Collection

More info and details here: www.hilarydeveycollection.co.uk/ - either a Diamond or Diamond Luxe Mattress have been put to the test!

Non testers, to be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnetter will win a £300 voucher of their choice, please answer the following question: What are your best tips for ensuring a good night's sleep?

Here’s what Duvalay have to say “With over a third of our lives spent sleeping, picking the right mattress is an important factor in making sure you get a good night’s sleep. In an era of mass-production, turning to a handcrafted mattress can be a way of ensuring you don’t suffer from aches and pains after an uncomfortable night’s sleep. Combining traditional handcrafted bed-making techniques with the finest raw materials and innovation, the Hilary Devey Collection is a premium range of hand-made mattresses. Each one is produced from Duvalay’s new Yorkshire factory, which the company moved into a year ago, quadrupling floor space to keep up for the demand for Duvalay products. With Hilary (ex Dragons Den) at the forefront of the design of the collection, personally selecting key features and materials, the collection brings a fresh take to a male-dominated industry by providing affordable luxury with a glamorous edge”.

“The Diamond is a supreme quality mattress that features 2000 individually nested pocket springs. With a summer and winter side, it provides you with a good night’s sleep all year round thanks to its cotton side for summer, which wicks moisture away and a wool side for winter that provides a snug-like effect - furthermore it has been Tried and Tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute.

The Diamond-Luxe takes all the best elements of the Diamond mattress, including luxurious materials and hand side-stitched borders, and features a range of new elements that further add to its glamorous take on the perfect night’s sleep. It’s also one of the first mattresses to the UK market that offers both an ingenious new pocket spring called MidasTouch and a revolutionary new filling called Wooltec®. MidasTouch is a unique spring system that has been specially designed to offer initial softness but also provides much needed support once weight has been applied. Each spring is encased in its own fabric pocket, to actively reduce partner disturbance for a relaxing night’s sleep.
The Wooltec® filling is produced using one of nature’s finest materials, lambswool, and uses the latest is modern manufacturing techniques to create vertically bonded fibres, which allows air to circulate much more easily for greater temperature control. The specially bonded fibres also increase durability and comfort.

Testers, please answer the following questions:

First impressions - please share these - on delivery, comfort on first night, look on your existing bed frame, feel of the mattress cover - do share a photo on the thread if you can. We will add more questions to this thread later on.

Second batch of questions - to reflect on your reasons for taking part and your initial views of the new mattress.

Which mattress and bed size did you choose?
What is important to you when decided on a new mattress?
How important is it to have natural fillings inside your mattress?
How important is it for your mattress to be British manufactured?
On first impressions, do you think anything could be improved?
So far, do you think that your new mattress will improve the quality of your sleep and if yes, why?
Does Hilary Devey’s endorsement and influence on the collection have any impact on your perception of the collection?

Third lot of questions - now that you’ve had four weeks use of your mattress, we’d like you to answer a few more questions.

Are you finding your bed comfortable?
Has it improved sleep quality for you and your partner?
So far, are you pleased with the quality and look of your new bed?
Before having a Hilary Devey bed, did you know the features a handmade mattress offered? Are you now able to tell a difference?
Did you read the care instructions and are you happy with the guarantee given?

Now that you’ve had a little bit longer, please finish your testing with us by answering the following:

~ Are you still as satisfied with your bed (if applicable) as you were at the beginning of your journey with Duavay?
~ Have you found that the handmade finishes to your bed have made a difference to the quality of your sleep?
~ If you were to buy a bed again in the future, would you purchase handmade over mass produce?
~ If you were to buy a bed again in the future, would you consider buying a Duvalay mattress?
~ Do you think your Hilary Devey bed is value for money?
~ How important is it to have a summer and winter side to your mattress to keep you warm & cool in both season? Please number 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest.
~ Would you recommend the brand to your family and friends?

Tweet your review to @DeveybyDuvalay - include @mumsnetinsight

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

Standard Insight T&Cs Apply

[fattyma1973]

Hello I am interested to know how to become a tester please?

[rachaelsit]

Non tester - banning yourself from allowing your electronics in the bedroom before bedtime

[tisha934]

Non tester - a good cup of tea or hot milk before go to bed .And of course for a good sleep is very important the matress .

[AnnMumsnet]

Thank you for all the feedback from the testers and for the tips from the non testers - am pleased to say the winner of the £300 voucher is WonderLime

[Rae1000]

Non Tester
What are your best tips for ensuring a good nights sleep?

A pitch black room, warm enough too.

[SmileyShazza]

NON TESTER

My tips for a good nights sleep is to create a relaxing and calming environment in your bedroom. Dimmable lights, good quality bedding and the correct temperature all help make your bedroom the perfect environment to get some shut eye. Also making sure your bed is as comfortable as it can be - turn your mattress regularly and replace it if it starts sagging or you can feel the springs in any area is very important to getting good quality sleep too.

[cathwarbur]

All technology banned from bedroom make a calm atmoshere and less distraction to keep you awake

[KandJblog]

Non Tester
What are your best tips for ensuring a good nights sleep?

I always use a lavender pillow spray (under the pillow not on top) - currently using the feather and down one, find it really helps me drift of to sleep quickly

[nerysw]

Non-tester - reading a book before going to sleep, great way to put the day behind me and relax.

[SerenaVanDerWoodsen]

Non tester
Exercising during the day, not drinking caffeine after 6pm, dark room (blackout blinds)??

[HermanCakeDestroyer]

Non tester here (sadly, great product test!)

My tips for a good night sleep are a comfortable mattress, a nice cool room and a glass of warm milk (with or without whiskey!).

[IWasThere4Aug12]

My tips for a good nights sleep are a dark room and no screens for at least 30min before bedtime

[Belmo]

Non- tester

I swear by pukka night time tea before bed, and I need water beside me and a window open.

Bet a comfy mattress helps!

[Tentomidnight]

~ Are you still as satisfied with your bed (if applicable) as you were at the beginning of your journey with Duavay?
Yes, definitely - the mattress is so comfortable and is very good quality
~ Have you found that the handmade finishes to your bed have made a difference to the quality of your sleep?
Not sure, but I certainly feel that I am sleeping on a well made, quality mattress. There is no sense of sweatiness so I assume that the natural materials are wicking the sweat away (nice)
~ If you were to buy a bed again in the future, would you purchase handmade over mass produce?
If finances allowed, yes. The quality is fantastic.
~ If you were to buy a bed again in the future, would you consider buying a Duvalay mattress?
Yes, definitely!
~ Do you think your Hilary Devey bed is value for money?
Yes, if it lasts for 10 plus years, and we spend 65% of our lives in bed, that's great value for money
~ How important is it to have a summer and winter side to your mattress to keep you warm & cool in both season? Please number 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest.
I'll say 5 as it would be a great feature, but I don't think that my mattress has this feature.
~ Would you recommend the brand to your family and friends?
Yes, and I already have!

Thank you again for letting me test this amazing product

[Bazzinga]

non tester
A good nights sleep for me currently would be to book into a hotel and leave kids at home

However with that not an option, I am looking to have my bed 100% natural materials, wool/cotton/down, window open, eye mask on.

I'd give anything to wake up naturally without an alarm/kids/cat!

[sleepyMe12]

Non tester

Good quality pillows!

[ursuslemonade]

Non tester

a firm mattress, a hot bath before bed and someone else being responsible for the teething baby

[Backhometothenorth]

Very happy tester checking in for feedback
Are you still as satisfied with your bed (if applicable) as you were at the beginning of your journey with Duavay? Absolutely- I love this mattress!
~ Have you found that the handmade finishes to your bed have made a difference to the quality of your sleep? We sleep so well and I genuinely think the finish of this product is beautiful
~ If you were to buy a bed again in the future, would you purchase handmade over mass produce? I would indeed
~ If you were to buy a bed again in the future, would you consider buying a Duvalay mattress? Absolutely yes!
~ Do you think your Hilary Devey bed is value for money? Yes
~ How important is it to have a summer and winter side to your mattress to keep you warm & cool in both season? Please number 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. 9
~ Would you recommend the brand to your family and friends? Yes - I already have as a result of this product test and I will certainly continue to do so. Thank you so much once again!

[AmberNectarine]

~ Are you still as satisfied with your bed (if applicable) as you were at the beginning of your journey with Duavay?

Very much so, we are both sleeping more soundly and my back has improved tremendously.

~ Have you found that the handmade finishes to your bed have made a difference to the quality of your sleep?

I think so, yes. The quality is just fantastic - the thickness of the mattress, the fabrics, the finishing - all add up to a great night's sleep.

~ If you were to buy a bed again in the future, would you purchase handmade over mass produce?

Definitely, this mattress is far superior to any we've owned.

~ If you were to buy a bed again in the future, would you consider buying a Duvalay mattress?

I don't think I'd consider anyone else!

~ Do you think your Hilary Devey bed is value for money?

I do - yes, it is a reasonably high initial outlay, but a mattress is a long term investment. We often spend far more on our sofas, but I don't spend 7-8 hours a day on my sofa, so it makes sense to invest in the best quality mattress you can afford.

~ How important is it to have a summer and winter side to your mattress to keep you warm & cool in both season? Please number 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest.

Before this test, I'd have said not at all important, but having felt the difference, I'm not sure I'd want to live without it now, so I'll give that an 8.

~ Would you recommend the brand to your family and friends?

Absolutely - I already have!

[Mattresstestermax]

Final review!


~ Are you still as satisfied with your bed (if applicable) as you were at the beginning of your journey with Duavay?
Yes, maybe moreso! As I've adjusted to the new mattress I hate sleeping anywhere else. Will never by a synthetic/memory foam one again.
~ Have you found that the handmade finishes to your bed have made a difference to the quality of your sleep?
I can't emphasise how super high quality this product is. It makes a big difference to sleep quality.

~ If you were to buy a bed again in the future, would you purchase handmade over mass produce?
Yes

~ If you were to buy a bed again in the future, would you consider buying a Duvalay mattress?
Yes, have never heard of the brand before, would certainly look for it again.

~ Do you think your Hilary Devey bed is value for money?
I think this will depend how long it lasts, I certainly hope so!

~ How important is it to have a summer and winter side to your mattress to keep you warm & cool in both season? Please number 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest.
7 - I do like this feature, but if I had to compromise on this to be able to get the same quality of materials, I'd be ok. I was sceptical but do agree that this feature works.

~ Would you recommend the brand to your family and friends?
Absolutely 100%

[Sid98]

Non testers

Dont use any technology

[Hopezibah]

non-tester - simple tips of limiting screen time before bed and getting a bit of exercise in the form of fresh air and a walk each day helps me the most.

[legfaced]

non tester - a good mattress, a cool room and a black out blind.

[Sammyislost]

Non-Tester:
Make sure your covers provide a good temperate for you. Too hot, or too cold, and you'll struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Mattresses are important too. I tried to continue to sleep on an uncomfy, old mattress where I could feel the springs in my body, and hear them creak every time I moved around. As soon as I got a new mattress, I found I slept so much better!!!

Definitely going to bed when you're tired helps....if I stay up sometimes I can get restless and find it hard to fall asleep.

I'm also a fan of lavender sleep time body cream, and pillow sprays!! The scent is supposed to aid sleep.

Wow these mattresses look amazingly comfy.

[gheaney]

Foot rub before bed to relax, I like a heavy duvet and a cool room.