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Platform bed vs. box springs type

sarahpanda — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:49:12 GMT

I'm in the market for a new bed. In my shopping around, mostly what I see are 'platform beds' that don't require a box springs under the mattress. I've always had a mattress ''and'' box springs so I'd like to know if you have a ''platform'' bed, are they still comfortable without a box springs....and any other pros and cons to a platform bed are appreciated. TIA

Re: Platform bed vs. box springs type

ID2 — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:52:39 GMT

I've slept on both. I find they are both just as comfy.

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Bhvbum — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:27:56 GMT

I have both and I feel a big difference between the platform and the boxsprings and don't like the platform at all. I'm just happy it is in a guest bedroom.

One difference, the mattress sits much higher on a box spring than on a platform. BUT for comfort I much prefer the boxspring. Also I prefer a firm mattress, but the platform just does not provide the give that a box spring does. That has been the purpose of the boxspring all along.

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Janey2 — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:38:02 GMT

I have both in my house. The box spring and mattress are much more comfortable. I totally agree with @Bhvbum

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gardenman — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:09:04 GMT

I think a lot depends on the mattress. There are some very thin (6" or less) mattresses that are pretty easy to compress and where a box spring could be beneficial. When you get to the 10"-14"+ mattresses, you probably wouldn't notice a difference. As to height, you can find platform beds in every height imaginable. Some are very low while others are quite tall.

An easy way to test if you and your existing mattress would be okay on a platform bed is to simply lay your mattress on the floor and lie on it. If it feels the same as it does on your box spring, then you could go with a platform bed. If you notice a significant difference, then stick with the box springs. It really is very mattress dependent.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:42:44 GMT

I've had both and honestly noticed no difference in comfort although I prefer a platform which we currently have. But there are different types of platforms and it has to have a strong and solid base. We have a mattress base from Amazon which is very easy to set up. It's a Zinus Smart Base. In fact we have 2, in our bedroom and in the spare bedroom.

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CalminHeart — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:02:35 GMT

We've been looking at beds too. I want a simple platform bed. We don't need anything fancy but want a headboard. We currently have a bulky 4-poster bed. It's beautiful but takes up too much space.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:05:12 GMT

I notice absolutely no difference. Clearly I'm not the Princess and the Pea.

(Note: I sleep on TempurPedic mattresses so I don't know if that makes a difference. Maybe spring mattresses are different.)

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drizzellla — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:22:00 GMT

I have both. The bed in my bedroom has a box spring and about a 15" mattress. I am about 5'1". I have to climb onto the bed.

On the platform bed I can easily just get on the bed. The mattress on the platform bed is a pillowtop mattress. It is in our guestroom.

Both beds seem firm. But the mattress in the bedroom is new and firm. So both beds are firm but comfortable. In fact I had a guest stay for a few days last month. That was his first comment when he got up. He commented how comfortable the bed was and he liked it. Funny, he has slept on that bed frequently.

I prefer using the platform bed just because it is lower and easier to get on the bed. But both beds seem to be very comfortable for me.

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On It — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:27:06 GMT

@sarahpanda I have been studying beds since we are replacing one in our vacation home. I was surprised when I read an article that said the Tempur-Pedic type mattress performs better on a platform bed. Somehow a box spring inhibits its performance. I did not dwell on it since I was not considering that type of mattress.

My son's platform bed has too much platform around the outside. I have difficulty getting in and out of it, but I slept fine. If you need to elevate your head for acid reflux, a platform is much more difficult to elevate than a standard free-standing frame.

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Ainhisg — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:29:48 GMT

I recently went from a box spring platform to a hybrid mattress with adjustable base. Can I just say that I will never have another bed that's not this combo? Of course, this is just my preference, but that adjustable base has been the bee's knees for my sleeping issues. I had always been mostly a side-sleeper, but hip bursitis on one side, and a bad shoulder/wrist on the other has forced me into becoming a back sleeper. With pillow placement and the head of the bed slightly raised, I can sleep on my back all night and am sleeping better than I have in years. The adjustable base has four memory settings, so when it's time for bed, I just press my favorite setting, and I'm good. There's a "flat" button to press in the morning to return the mattress to it's original setting. The good thing is that most places...online and B&M...will let you return a mattress/base if you're not happy with them. I bought from a locally owned company and could not be happier.

My mattress is 13.5 inches thick while the adjustable base is around 10 inches thick if I remember correctly. The base came with risers where you can easily adjust how high you want the mattress. Mine is really high, which is what I like, because I'm tall-ish. My whole set was on sale, but I still paid close to $3000 for it. There are mattresses/bases you can purchase that cost much more than that, but this one meets my needs quite well. And as a bonus, the local company delivered, set-up, and hauled away the old set.

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Sooner — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:31:24 GMT

I have had platform beds and to me no matter how comfy the mattress, I miss the gentle give and movement of a box spring set.

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millieshops — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:58:56 GMT

@Bhvbum My mattress is more than 20 years old, but I used it for 6 months or less for most of those years so it's still fine. I do have a box spring, but the sales woman I originally worked with recommended I buy a compressed box spring. It was initially a pain because I had to shorten the skirt I wanted to use, but I'm so glad I took her advice. Even now that I've lost more height, that bed is the easiest for me to use.

To me, the platform bed is a style choice that works well in a simple modern setting. I've passed the time when I want to refurnish my home.

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TurnerGal — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:12:03 GMT

As many posters noted above it really depends on the mattress. If you have a high quality mattress on both you won't notice the difference. At our home we have a mattress and box spring and at our cabin we have a platform bed. They both have high quality mattresses and we can not tell the difference. I do like the lower hight of the platform bed as I get older it's easier to get in and out of,

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Kachina624 — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:01:05 GMT

Did you ever sit or lie on box springs? They're hard as a rock. I think they mostly serve to raise the mattress to sitting height.

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sarahpanda — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:54:58 GMT

@Kachina624 Yes, I have sat down on box springs before - but you make a very good point about it's purpose....never thought of it like that.

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cindyNC — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:54:40 GMT

I have something similar to this..........I wanted to be able to store items under the frame. I use a futon mattress on top of it.

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cantdrive55 — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:06:07 GMT

@Ainhisg @I was so relieved to read your post. Like you, I've purchased a hybrid mattress & adjustable frame, which are being delivered Monday.

I was getting a little worried reading these posts! It's very good to read how well your new sleep set up is working.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:23:11 GMT

Platform is my choice. I have the original Tempur-pedic on their platform, on a metal frame.

Until I had a hip replaced we just slept on the floor, on the mattress on the platform. I don't see the need for a squeaky box spring!

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Catiele — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 03:13:02 GMT

Box spring mattress for me. Stearns and Foster is what I have.