Your mattress foundation plays an important role in the performance and longevity of your mattress. The right base can provide proper support, help prevent sagging, and create a more comfortable sleep experience.
Different foundations serve different needs. Adjustable bases offer customizable comfort, box springs add height and support, while bunkie boards and platform-friendly foundations provide a low-profile solution for maximizing mattress support.
Who doesn't love coming home to recharge after a long day? Building the perfect sleep sanctuary equipped for your needs can help you do just that, and the right sleep environment is the best way to get a good night's sleep. One way to maximize your mattress is by adding a base. It's an easy way to give any bed an upgrade.
From your health to your home, the benefits of adding a mattress foundation to your bed are big. Before you begin shopping, where's the best place to start? Take a look at the mattress base options available for your bedroom:
Metal Bed Frame
If you're on the hunt for a mattress base that will provide your mattress with the support it needs, a metal bed frame may be the foundation for you. A traditional metal bed frame is designed to prevent mattress sagging and increase mattress longevity with the use of a box spring or bunkie board. A platform bed frame is a great bed frame alternative for those who don't want a box spring or want to maximize storage.
The Plus Bed Frame adjust from 38 to 76 inches to you can use it even if you someday buy a different mattress. Made from sturdy recycled railroad steel, the bed frame includes a center rail for extra support, while the Insta-Lock feature secures your box spring for added stability. No tools are required for assembly, making the bed frame quick and easy to put together.
Box Spring
If you're in search of a traditional mattress base, you should consider supporting your mattress with a box spring. A box spring is a base layer that adds height and even support to your mattress. With wood or metal models on the market, the sturdy material gives your bed an upgrade. While the foundation doesn't actually have springs, a box spring can bring a bounce to your mornings.
A box spring guaranteed to give you a good night's rest? The Sleepy's Universal Box Spring. This box spring* can raise the bar for any bedroom. Solid and built to last, the metal design is often quieter than many all-wood options on the market. Shop all box springs.
Adjustable Beds
An adjustable bed, also known as an adjustable base, is a movable mattress foundation that lets you adjust your head, feet or both. For sleepers who enjoy resting and relaxing in bed, an adjustable bed base might make a perfect addition to the bedroom. The adjustable bed is often a good option for sleepers with issues like sleep apnea, acid reflux, chronic back pain or those that just like to chill in bed.
In addition to keeping you cool all night long, the TEMPUR-Ergo® ProSmart® Air Base includes our most advanced smart base functionality to help you stay asleep all night. It also comes with enhanced lumbar support and nearly unlimited ergonomic positions, including Zero Gravity. And the TEMPUR-Ergo® ProSmart® Air detects snoring*—raising your head to reduce it for deep, uninterrupted sleep. Set this base underneath the TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze® Medium Hybrid mattress to enjoy ultimate cool comfort while you sleep. This sleep system includes a compatible water-resistant cover. The mattress and base must be purchased together.
*Bed raises once approximately 12 degrees in response to snoring. This may reduce snoring in otherwise healthy individuals who snore due to body positioning.
In search of low-profile support? A bunkie board might be exactly what you are looking for. If you're wondering, "what is a bunkie board?" we've got your answers! It's a slimmer, wooden foundation that can be used to support mattresses of all size. Ideal for trundle beds, bunk beds and platform beds, bunkie boards are great options for mattresses in smaller spaces. A bunkie board can also make a great memory foam mattress base and help reinforce beds with lateral slats.
Ready to take your sleep space the next level? You deserve to find the perfect mattress foundation to support your sleep needs. Visit a Mattress Firm location near you or shop online at MattressFirm.com to make sure your mattress base is covered.
Happy sleeping!
*Some manufacturer warranties require a specific box spring. Please check your mattress manufacturer's warranty for more information.
