I know it says a box spring is not required. But can a box spring be used? Or will it make the mattress higher than the head and footboard?
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my wife has alzheimers and is in a memory care unit. the box spring is sitting by the window. she says she is afraid of falling off the bed. she is comfortable with just the mattress and I agree the board under the mattress is enough. I don!t no about using both but it is no problem she has been using it for seven months that way.
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We used a bunk mattress which is thick and has a board on the bottom so we didn't use a box spring. I am not sure.
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If you have a platform style bed frame, you won't need box springs. If you want a taller sitting bed or are using a bed frame that is not a platform style, I would recommend having box springs! Hope this helps you out!
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There is really no reason to use a box spring at all. There are slats that go across the bed frame and that is all you need. If you did use a box spring, you would be rather high and your mattress might slide off trying to get in and out of bed.
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No a box spring is not needed we purchased a nice mattress to go with it.... The bed is very tall and sturdy we love it!
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yes Bonnie you can use your box spring with this mattress, but it will make your bed higher than a regular one ! I like mine that way , enjoy !
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The frame is pre-drilled for a headboard and footboard. You will not need a box spring, though one may be used if you like.
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It doesn't need a box spring, I bought a platform bed frame for mine and it's fine. If you put it on a box spring you're going to need a ladder to get into bed, depending on frame height. Technically it doesn't need anything under it if it's inside a bed frame.
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You will definitely need a box spring. The head and foot boards are pretty tall, designed with a mattress/box spring combo in mind. I also copied from Overstock why a box spring is a good idea: Box springs provide both height and rigidity to your mattress. With larger mattresses, where partners typically sleep in the same position, a box spring is essential to keep a mattress level year after year. The height gained by using a box spring mattress makes it much easier to get in and out of bed, and box springs themselves are designed so that the mattresses won't wear out after just a few years of use. Box springs absorb the impact transmitted through mattresses from rough handling and use. You will definitely need a box spring. The head and foot boards are pretty tall, designed with a mattress/box spring combo in mind. I also copied from Overstock why a box spring is a good idea: Box springs provide both height and rigidity to your mattress. With larger mattresses, where partners typically sleep in the same position, a box spring is essential to keep a mattress level year after year. The height gained by using a box spring mattress makes it much easier to get in and out of bed, and box springs themselves are designed so that the mattresses won't wear out after just a few... » Read More You will definitely need a box spring. The head and foot boards are pretty tall, designed with a mattress/box spring combo in mind. I also copied from Overstock why a box spring is a good idea: Box springs provide both height and rigidity to your mattress. With larger mattresses, where partners typically sleep in the same position, a box spring is essential to keep a mattress level year after year. The height gained by using a box spring mattress makes it much easier to get in and out of bed, and box springs themselves are designed so that the mattresses won't wear out after just a few years of use. Box springs absorb the impact transmitted through mattresses from rough handling and use. « Show Less
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You can use a box spring if you want a higher bed or a platform with wooden slats or a bunkie board (usually used for bunk beds) for a lower profile. I purchased a wire grid bed frame threw a bed skirt on it and you'd never know!
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I believe that you could use both a box spring and mattress with this bed frame if you wanted too. It would make the bed much higher though and the only consideration would be that the frame could support the weight. This type of bed is usually made for just a mattress which avoids the need for a box spring because of the supporting slats on the frame which is what I was looking for. With a good firm mattress like we have it is just as supportive as one with a box spring and we don't have the extra cost for one like we would have with the standard bed. I find that with just the mattress it is easier to make up the bed and turn the mattress occasional as it is suggested. I love this bed frame.........it is also high enough to store items under it in storage bags or they even make bed "drawers" that slide under the frame.
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The instructions say that a box spring is not needed. I put mine on, and the mattress (I have a pillow top) is definitely higher than the footboard. The round finial posts are a few inches below the mattress. You can still see the headboard, but only a foot or so. I personally think it looks fine, just depends on your own preference.
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You definitely do not need a box spring. I have a mattress like a temperpedic but an imitation and it is very comfortable without the box spring. Plus it would be way too high to get on your bed with a box spring...
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You don't need a box spring. This is the main purpose of this frame. It's surface is well supported just to hold the mattress w/o a box spring. Also, floor to the top of the frame is 14 inches. For me it will be too high if you put both box spring and mattress and will look ugly. But if you really want to put a box spring, of course you can put it. Frame doesn't have raised edges, so you can put anything on it. Also as the frame doesn't have raised edges, mattress tends to move on it. This will be a real problem if you have a box spring on it as resistance will be even less.
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I do not believe you need a box spring. I have the matress on a Bunkie Board in a bunk bed.
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It depends, the box spring fits into a frame. The frame could fit into a headboard and footboard. The box spring does not attach directly to a headboard without a frame.
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The headboard attaches to the bed frame, which is not supplied with the headboard. If you have one of those new taller bed frames, you wouldn't need a box spring, but if you have the older and more traditional short bed frames, then a box spring is required.
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You will need to buy the attachments for the head & foot board - they do NOT come with this frame.If you use a box-spring, your bed will be very high.