It is not always easy to choose a box spring for your mattress. There are different types, different prices and different sizes. Many consumers also wonder if the quality of the box spring is really essential. In terms of bedding accessories, the bed base is essential and contributes to a third of the comfort. Find out which box spring to buy for your mattress.
0September 28, 2021 at 1:43 p.m.The editorial staff of Le Parisien did not participate in the production of this article.
The positive effects of a bed base on sleep are well established. The latter is almost as important as the mattress since it absorbs the efforts, participates in the optimization of the comfort, the ventilation of the mattress and therefore, in the increase of its life expectancy. However, most users do not know which box spring to turn to. In question: the offer is multiple: exposed slatted bed base, box spring, studded bed base, electric bed base... Each model has its advantages (good quality/price ratio, ventilation, ease of installation, adjustable firmness, elimination of pressure, weight, etc.). Find our selection of the best box springs for your mattress. Note that the ideal is to buy your bed base and your mattress at the same time.
Our selection
Which base should I buy for my mattress?
It is advisable to choose a slatted base if you have a polyurethane foam, memory foam or latex mattress. This model is also recommended in case of allergies. However, it is the most common. You must therefore consider the quality of the materials used and the reliability of the suspension. Some bed bases are equipped with adjustment sliders, in order to personalize the support according to the morphology of the occupants of the bed: a real plus! Box springs are less popular, particularly because of their below-average ventilation capabilities. Nevertheless, they can be very suitable if you have a pocket spring mattress. Their advantages: they offer excellent sleeping independence, as well as good morphological support. Pedestal bases, for their part, go perfectly with mattresses with precise support, such as those made of latex or memory foam. Box springs have slats or springs on their side, but are also covered with fabric. Many users find them more aesthetic and more resistant. Ventilation is however reduced, compared to a bed base with exposed slats.
Which size bed base should you choose?
It goes without saying, but you must choose a bed base of the same size as your mattress. We come back to basics: the ideal is to change all your bedding accessories at the same time. In terms of comfort, the bigger you think, the better you will feel. For example, if you are around 1.80 meters tall, you should opt for a length of 200 cm. The width is also important, especially if you sleep as a couple. By changing from a 140 x 190 cm box spring and mattress to a 160 x 200 cm bedding, you will feel more comfortable and in better shape in the morning. Of course, there must be enough space in the room. If you opt for a large bed base, also remember to check that it fits in your elevator or stairwell. Some models are designed in 2 parts. They can be worth the detour, especially since they guarantee very good sleeping independence.
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