Which one would you choose?
A Box Spring or a Platform Bed?
A day can be the best when we can get a sound sleep. Sleep can make or break your day, After a busy, tiring day we all crave to go to our bedrooms to rest ourselves. Your bed can either help you get a fresh sleep or make your mood worse every morning. The time when we are on our bed spending ‘me time’ is the best time for many of us. But have you ever imagined, the right bed can increase this experience by 2–3 Times? Yes It can!
Today, let’s learn about a Box spring and a platform bed. And You choose what will be best for you!
Box Spring
A box-spring is consisted with a sturdy wooden frame covered in cloth and containing springs. Usually the box-spring is placed on top of a wooden or metal bed frame that sits on the floor and acts as a brace. It gives height and increases airflow.
Air circulation is necessary to keep your mattress fresh and mildew-free. With a box spring, you increase the breathability of your mattress, preventing the build-up of dust mites or other harmful allergens that can affect the quality of your sleep.
The box springs align with the coils in your mattress. This improves energy transfer, enhances movement isolation, and reduces bounce. The box springs can extend the life of your sprung mattress by reducing the load on the innerspring system. It provides a freestanding platform to your bed without needing to purchase a metal bed frame. But The Springs that are consisted here, can lose their bounce over time, making the bed less comfortable.
If you have been having sleeping issues at night, it could be that your box spring bed has worn out. The modern platform bed can provide support that your back needs to rest and recover after a long day.
In comparison to traditional bed setups that require both a mattress and a box spring, platform beds can be a more cost-effective option. The elimination of the box spring reduces the overall cost of setting up a bed.
Some individuals prefer the height of a Box spring, and platform beds, being lower to the ground, may not be suitable for everyone.
Getting in and out of a low-profile bed can be challenging for individuals with mobility issues.So, For fancy looking, traditional, bouncy, comfortable feel a Box spring can also be an option.
Now you decide, which one would be best for you. And let us know in the comment section which one you choose.
Platform Bed
The platform bed is made of a rectangular frame with cross-bed slats spaced a few inches apart to support the mattress. These beds sit slightly lower than other types of bed frames. They lift your bed about 5 to 12 inches off the ground. Platform beds are in demand nowadays because of their latest features, such as a solid surface that upholds the mattress. Here, no mattress foundation or box spring is needed.
Platform beds have an extra stiff bed frame which is put with a flat platform makes them more stable than other bed frames. Heavier people who need a safe, sturdy bed, this bed can be an option for them.
Most Platform beds come with some extra storage under the mattress platform, This storage can seem a small benefit, you can store extra bedding, out-off season clothing etc.
Because of contemporary aesthetic, These designs might not suit everyone’s taste. Those who prefer more ornate or traditional bed frames may find the simplicity of a platform bed less appealing.