Does it work with the box spring or just the mattress?
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We put just the mattress on for the first year or so, but the wood slats that hold the mattress just aren't supportive enough; I was having back and hip pain. We added the box springs and I'm not in pain like I was, but now the mattress is unusually high. If you're short it would be tough to have the box springs on. (I'm 5'7")
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It works with both. If you use a box spring it makes the bed really high though. I haven't tried it without but it does have slats for the mattress.
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I suppose a box spring would fit. Without one, my mattress (average thickness) is about 20 inches above the ground, with an added box spring it might seem a little too elevated. I think the bigger concern is that the frame is made to conceal just the lower 2-3 inches of your mattress, so with a box you would need a duvet that covered the entire height of your mattress plus the box spring (minus 2 inches). The support system that is built into the frame is very effective, i found it more comfortable than when i was using a box-spring.
414347
The one that we purchased did not include a box spring. However it was worth it to us to save the $ and we just used our prior box spring. Works just fine. We love this mattress!! Sleep great on this mattress
332276
Not really. It needs to anchor between the box spring and mattress on the opposite side.
296380
This is a platform bed. Platform beds do not use a box spring; they work perfect with memory foam mattresses such as Tempurpedic.
553839
No! I have a really thick memory foam mattress on mine and it fits perfectly. No box spring needed!
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I think it does. If there is no box spring the bed would be too low and possibly below the start of the velvet part of the headboard.
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I would love for someone to answer this question! I posted about the split box spring, but it was erased....so I'm eager to know if the split box spring will work for this bed before I purchase it
445442
we only have a mattress and box spring and the chair works fine under the mattress, wetiedit to a dresser onthe opposit sideofthe bed....
1341361
The box spring mattress that comes with the bed is the mattress. It's firm but very comfortable.
157283
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.
2148560
It's designed for both. The bottom rail of the center panel is about 24" above the floor. Without a box spring, the bottom of the center panel will probably be about 10" above the bottom of the mattress. I suppose you could shorten the legs and/or drill new holes for the frame to put the mattress up around the bottom of the panel.
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I don't think it necessarily needs a box spring, but your mattress would be more comfortable with one. Box springs help displace the pressure of the springs in the mattress. The platform will keep the springs from bouncing and you end up with spring in your back. This is from personal experience. Can always get a box spring later if the platform isn't to your liking.
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Only mattress, but at least for me the bed is now more comfortable without the box spring.
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Our bed does not require a box spring. Our mattress fits directly on the slats of the bed. It works great!
591976
no- it zips around the entire mattress- you should do the box springs too...
1763339
No, you do not need a box spring. I have my mattress on a plain plywood board, and it works great.
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My mother put it between the mattress and box spring and it works great for her.