What you need is a foundation which doesn t necessarily have to be a box spring.
Do you have to put a box spring under a mattress.
If you want to put in on the floor on a rug or anywhere else you can think of that is ultimately up to you.
Avoid springs in your foundation to prevent a sagging mattress.
Box springs are good bases for innerspring mattresses because they help distribute the weight of the mattress evenly.
In fact using a box spring or other foundation for your mattress that is not recommended by the manufacturer can often void your warranty depending on the brand.
Either way choosing the right.
If you still want to put a box spring on top of slats then you should pick one which one s height is very low.
Modern mattresses are too heavy for a traditional box spring.
You do need a box spring or foundation if.
Not only is it visually pleasing in your bedroom it can make it easier for you to get in and out of bed.
Without a box spring the mattress won t have adequate support.
The fact is that there are several alternatives to using a box spring below your mattress.
Most box springs sit on a metal bed frame.
Several online mattress companies including leesa specifically ask that you do not place the mattress on a box spring.
You need to just place your mattress directly on it.
Slats provide you the same or more facilities then the box spring.
In fact you ll be happier if you choose a box spring alternative instead.
Let s explore reasons why you should have a box spring or an alternative foundation under your mattress.
You can use a platform bed.
This raises the mattress up off the ground and provides the solid support that a mattress needs.
You re using a standard metal bed frame or any bed that provides only a rim around the perimeter to hold the mattress perhaps with a few cross pieces of wood.
They won t get the sturdy support they need to last long.
You can put the mattress on a boxspring.
The short answer is no you don t need a box spring for your mattress.
At leesa we have a foam mattress and a hybrid mattress option we do not recommend putting them on a box spring.
This is usually used in conjunction with a bed frame to keep everything off the floor and provide a little storage space under the bed if necessary.
One of the benefits of having a box spring with your bed is that it raises it up off the floor.
If your warranty makes no mention of its need you can do what you wish.
So you no longer need a box spring to absorb the mattress weight or motion.
This can be a platform box foundation or an adjustable bed frame it all works just fine.