A box spring is required for support of your mattress and to raise the mattress to your desired height. If your bedframe has enough slats or a platform that is supportive enough for your mattress you will not need a box spring.
You could however put...
What are the different types of box springs?
Box springs are usually made of wood, or metal wire, or both.
Typically, wooden box springs are heavier than metal box springs. Wooden box springs can also squeak after some time as the wood expands and contracts with different temperatures and humidity...
What to do if my box spring does not fit up my stairs?
When bringing a mattress up the stairs or through a tight hallway or doorway, you can bend the mattress and squeeze it through because mattresses are flexible. You do not have this option with a box spring since it is a solid piece.
All king size box...
Do I need a bedframe for my mattress?
You do not technically need a bedframe for your new mattress. A mattress can lay directly on the floor, or on a box spring on the floor. If the mattress is properly laid on a flat supportive surface, you will not cause any damage to your mattress.
A...
What's the difference between a Bed Frame, Box Spring and Platform Bed?
Your mattress needs to lay flat on a supportive surface to avoid damage and to ensure it feels good when sleeping on it.
If you have a platform bed or a bed with slats that is supportive enough, you can rest your mattress directly on top.
You can use...
What are the different types of pillows?
There are many different types of pillows. The most common pillows are stuffed with either a synthetic fiber or feathers. Memory Foam pillows come in various shapes and sizes and can be made from many small memory foam pieces or just a solid memory foam...
Do I need a mattress protector?
Mattress protectors are a great way to protect your mattress from stains and moisture which will help preserve your investment. We all sweat at night so preventing excess moisture from penetrating into your mattress is always a good idea.
If you have...
How do I choose a pillow to go with my new mattress?
Pillows are very personal items and it is difficult to recommend a good pillow without trying it out first.
Pillows range in styles, firmness levels, and thicknesses. Your ideal pillow will ultimately depend on your preferences whether you like a foam...
