While today s box springs don t usually contain actual springs they still exist for the same purpose.
Styling box spring and mattress on floor.
Often also known as a tri fold mattress the most common type that works best on the floor is a folding mattress these are usually small queen size and under lightweight portable and much less expensive than a traditional full size version.
When most of us purchase a new mattress we think of getting a box spring or foundation to support it.
It s also common to raise your mattress off the floor with a bed frame however many people choose to place their mattresses directly on the floor either for design reasons to save money or for a sleeper who tends to roll out of the bed.
A conventional bed frame with a pillow top mattress set may force you to climb 39 inches off the ground at nap time.
In some cases a box spring or foundation may be placed between the mattress and the floor as well.
Box springs can give you a nice height.
The fabric featured on most box springs prevents the mattress from moving.
Box springs once had metal springs inside to absorb shock but today s box springs are more often made from wood or metal and consist of a hard sturdy box that sits under the mattress and supports it.
People who like minimal design do not use any additional bed frame only box spring and the mattress.
Just like you need a mattress to support your body the mattress needs a box spring to ensure its longevity.
However some of them don t barely lifting it off the floor at all.
In most cases the height of the box spring is similar to the bed itself.
Box springs keep the mattress in place.
The main pro for ditching your raised bed and sleeping on the ground is improved overall blood circulation in your entire body.
Some other mattress companies like nectar suggest that you actually can use your existing box spring to support a foam mattress as long as it is supported by a metal bed frame like this.
To provide support to your mattress.
Surprisingly many modern day mattresses that aren t sold by memory foam companies still require that you use a box spring if you would like for your warranty to remain valid.
When you place your mattress on a box spring you get a nice comfortable height.
If you choose to go without and set your bed on an uneven surface that does not provide adequate support it s likely that wear and tear on the mattress is going to occur faster than it would if your bed were on box.
Box springs and foundations support mattresses by providing a buffer between the bottom of the mattress and a bed frame made of metal or wood.