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What makes box spring beds different
21.1.2020
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You asked, the experts answer: Find out what the advantages and disadvantages of a box spring bed are from Swiss interior designer Michael Sollberger from "Moomii".
Surely you have already heard one or two discussions in the Community. I forwarded a question on the topic of box spring beds to the specialist: Michael Sollberger is co-founder of the nationally and internationally orientated interior design firm "Moomii". He explains what distinguishes box-spring beds from slatted frame beds.
Do any of you use a box spring bed? If so, do you notice a big difference in terms of sleep quality?
Michael: Although the box spring bed originated in America, it is now also a tradition in Scandinavia. The American version usually has one mattress, while the Scandinavian version has two. The name "box-spring" describes the bed's typical base, which consists of a box with a spring core. This can be 20 to 30 centimetres high. In most cases, a mattress with a height of 5 to 8 centimetres is placed on top. At the very top is the so-called topper, which is also at least 8 to 10 centimetres thick.
Comfort
Box spring beds are comfortable to get into because they are over half a metre high. They are therefore suitable for older people. Due to the high mattress and topper, they are said to be particularly beneficial for back problems. This assumes that the mattress is not too soft and that you choose the right spring strength for your weight, which adapts to your body contours. The different layers - especially the topper - allow you to sink deeper into the bed than with a model with a slatted frame. This relieves pressure on your bones and promises comfort. For a good night's sleep, I recommend the Scandinavian box spring bed, where the two mattresses can be selected individually.
Aesthetics and material
In small rooms, the fact that box spring beds are bulkier than conventional bed frames can be a disadvantage. They take up a lot of floor space. Therefore, not only the budget, but also the necessary space should be available to show them off to their best advantage in the room.
Room climate
Box spring beds are often said to have poorer air circulation than a bed with a standard slatted base. Due to the box shape and the proximity to the floor, the exchange of air on the underside of the mattress is reduced, allowing moisture to accumulate. In the worst case scenario, this can lead to mould growth. Make sure that the model of your choice has small bed legs to prevent this from happening.
The many layers of the classic box spring bed give off more heat. If you tend to sweat, you should balance out your feeling of warmth with linen bed linen and a molton that can be replaced and cleaned. Although the mattress of a box-spring bed sags less than a slatted frame, you should still turn it regularly to avoid hollows.
If you have any further questions for Michael, please feel free to ask them in the comments column.
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Pia Seidel
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Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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