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5 Reasons Why Everyone Wants to Can’t Get Enough of Low Profile Box Springs
Top Low Profile Box Springs From Idler’s Home
Low profile box springs are more popular than ever before. With mattress technology advancing rapidly, the need for box springs seems to be disappearing. Although many mattresses are designed to rest on a platform or solid foundation, there are still situations in which you might need a box spring.
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Shop Low Profile Box SpringsA box spring low profile has many advantages, but it’s not for everyone. Here are the top 5 reasons low profile box springs are so trendy today, with three of the best low profile box springs from the Idler’s Home catalog.
5 Reasons Why Everyone Wants to Can’t Get Enough of Low Profile Box Springs
Low profile box springs have steadily grown in popularity, and people just can’t resist! Let’s find out why these foundations are flying off the showroom floors.
1. Today’s mattresses are thicker than ever.
While you can still get mattresses as thin as six inches, most of today’s mattresses are 10 to 12 inches. Traditional box springs are about nine inches thick, and the average bed frame is 7.5 inches off the floor. This means that a standard mattress, standard box spring, and standard bed frame would lead to a sleeping surface over 28 inches off the floor.
This is much too high for most people to get into bed or rise in the morning comfortably. An ultra-low profile box spring is just four inches, which reduces that bed height to a much more comfortable 23 inches.
2. Low profile beds are perfect for the popular minimalist design trends.
Interior design is becoming increasingly minimalist in nature, regardless of other design elements. Modern minimalism is gaining popularity as living spaces become smaller. Tenants also move more frequently, making a lightweight, low profile box spring ideal.
In this example minimalist bedroom featured in Elle Decor magazine, a queen mattress is paired with a low profile king box spring rather than a bed frame. It creates the lowest profile bed that still has some style and is cheaper than buying a bed frame.
Particularly, young professionals and couples just starting out in life are finding themselves in smaller apartments. A low profile bed can help make a bedroom seem bigger, especially if it has low ceilings like a loft. Meanwhile, a bed that sits lower to the floor is no issue for young, healthy bodies.
3. Most of today’s mattresses don’t need a box spring.
Box spring mattresses were developed for use with innerspring mattresses, but this doesn’t describe most of today’s mattresses. As Consumer Reports noted back in 2015, mattresses have evolved considerably in a very short time. Mattress technology continues to evolve every year, with “bed in a box” fading in and out of favor and mattresses designed to be used with foundations rather than box springs.
Few of today’s mattresses have only innerspring construction, although some are hybrid mattresses with pocketed coils within memory foam. Gel memory foam mattresses are much more common, which use a gel core that supports innersprings in a more durable and comfortable mattress. These gel memory foam mattresses are not for everyone, though, and some people may still prefer the hybrid memory foam with coils that work best with a box spring.
4. Low profile box springs extend the useful life of older beds.
Older beds with a metal bed frame are not suited for use without a box spring, but many people aren’t willing to part with their older beds. Simply adding slats to older metal bed frames adds a lot of support for the mattress, but you’ll still need a box spring to prevent memory foam from sagging. However, the standard box spring might lower the overall bed height with newer mattresses.
Whether you love antiques or you are preserving an heirloom quality bed, using a low profile box spring is an alternative to buying a newer platform bed. It is still important to remember that not all mattresses are suited to such use, and using a box spring rather than a platform could void the warranty on some mattresses.
5. Low profile box spring queen ideal for the ADA accessible bed.
People with mobility issues require a specific height and support to make sitting on and rising from the bed less difficult. People with arthritis or other joint issues should have their knees level with their hips when seated, and most require a bed height of about 23 inches. Too high and it becomes too difficult to get into the bed and too low makes it impossible to rise without assistance. In addition, the 23-inch bed height is ideal for individuals shifting from bed to chair.
Low-profile box springs are ideal for ADA bedrooms when looking at how the bed frame, mattress, and box spring work together to create overall bed height.
As mentioned above, the average bed frame sits about 7 inches off the floor. When subtracted from the overall 23 inch desired height, that leaves a required mattress thickness of 16 inches. While luxury mattresses are available at this height, they are a hefty investment and require more expensive deep-pocket bed linens. The most common mattress height is 12 inches.
Using a standard mattress and bed frame with an ultra-low profile box spring of four inches creates that perfect 23 inch bed height. Low profile box springs often have a height of about six inches and are appropriate for mattresses in the eight- to 10-inch thick range.
Top Low Profile Box Springs From Idler’s Home
Today’s box springs are actually not box springs at all. Instead, they are a more solid foundation that either doesn’t have traditional springs or uses them in conjunction with a more solid frame. Traditional box springs were constructed of wood, but today’s low profile box spring foundations are made with a metal frame that is every bit as sturdy and supportive as a newer platform bed.
Tempur-Pedic manufactures a low profile box spring designed to be used with their mattresses, but it is useful for similar mattresses. Meanwhile, the Sierra Sleep by Ashley low profile foundation is designed to be used with any bed or mattress that is compatible with a box spring. Here is a look at these two low profile foundations.
Sierra Sleep® By Ashley Low Profile Foundation
The Sierra Sleep by Ashley low profile foundation is available as a low profile box spring king, queen, or full sizes. This foundation comes in a charcoal gray that blends well with most beds. This is important because low profile foundations don’t work with most bed skirts.
Specs and features:
- Five inch thickness for a low profile box spring suitable for use with most beds
- Light 50-pound weight
- Rounded corners for safety are important for those with mobility issues
- Metal foundation suitable for mattresses that recommend a platform
- Removable fabric cover for cleaning
You could get even more versatility in design out of this low profile box spring by getting or making fabric covers of different colors. You can use the design and size of the charcoal fabric cover of the Sierra Sleep foundation as a template for finding or making additional fabric covers.
Tempur-Pedic® TEMPUR-Flat™ Queen Low Profile Foundation
Tempur-Pedic offers box springs in traditional seven-inch, low profile five-inch, or ultra-low two-inch profile foundations for use with their mattresses. Tempur-Pedic wants consumers to be able to keep using their favorite beds even though newer mattresses don’t work with traditional box springs or slats.
Specs and features:
- Available in charcoal or grey
- Lightweight 68 pounds
- 10-year limited warranty from trusted Tempur-Pedic
This low profile box spring queen is also available in full and king sizes.
FAQs About Low Profile Box Springs
Here are frequently asked questions about low profile box springs.
What is the difference between low and ultra low box springs?
Low profile box springs are typically four to five inches in height, with ultra low box springs two to four inches in height. It depends on the manufacturer and brand.
Do I need a box spring?
Most mattresses do not need a box spring, but there are other reasons to use one. Raising the height of the bed or using old beds with new mattresses are the most common reasons to use a box spring today.
What kinds of beds don’t need a box spring?
Platform beds are becoming very popular because they work best with mattresses designed for use without a box spring. Some newer wood beds have slats very close together with unique technologies that also eliminate the need for a box spring with the appropriate mattress.
Will using a box spring hurt my new mattress?
Today’s mattresses are not designed to be used with traditional box springs, but box springs today are actually more solid metal foundations. However, even these can cause damage to some mattresses. Mattress brands aren’t likely to honor a manufacturer warranty if the mattress is not supported as recommended. It is best to check the manufacturer’s warranty details or ask the experts at Idler’s about the best foundation for your new mattress.
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Envision the possibilities for your home and shop low profile foundations online at Idler’s. Our friendly team is always happy to help you find the right foundation or box spring for your new bed — whether you call us, email us, or use our online chat feature. Or better yet, stop by any of our five Central Coast locations to experience the quality of our products yourself. Visit us today!
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