Do platform beds need a box spring?

No. A platform bed is designed to be the complete support system on its own, with either a solid deck or wooden slats built in. Adding a box spring on top usually just raises the mattress higher than intended and can look odd. Skip it unless you specifically want extra height. Check that any slats are spaced no more than about 3 inches apart so the mattress is fully supported.


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