The popularity of box spring beds is increasing. Austrian retailers sold 55,800 units in 2019. By comparison, in 2014 there were 24,700 upholstered beds (Statista.de April 2020). What advantages over a regular bed led to these purchasing decisions, and what disadvantages do the sought-after box spring beds have? What is the difference compared to a bed with a slatted frame?
Bed with slatted frame and box spring bed compared
Box spring beds differ from classic beds in their construction. Regular beds consist of a frame and a slatted frame, which sits loosely in the bed’s base. It is made of metal, plastic, or wood. Individual wooden slats are located in the rectangular frame. In a regular bed, a foam or innerspring mattress lies on the slatted frame.
A box spring bed, on the other hand, contains an innerspring unit in its lower box, called a box spring. Its features also include an innerspring mattress. Such a Scandinavian-style bed has an additional topper. In the American version of these beds, this part is missing.
The advantages of a box spring bed
Hygiene through good ventilation
Customers praise the good ventilation of box spring beds. This is created by the breathability of the fabric that covers the entire bed. The construction of the furniture allows air to circulate well. The moisture that the sleeper loses during the night does not remain in the bed, but is released into the air.
Cozy warmth thanks to good insulation
Cold from below has no chance with a box spring bed due to the double mattress. If you buy one, you benefit from cozy warmth thanks to the good insulation.
Well suited for older people thanks to comfortable access
The box spring bed is senior-friendly, as, unlike a regular bed, it has a minimum height of 50 centimeters. This makes it easier for both older and younger people to get in and out.
Excellent sleeping comfort when the bed components are well coordinated
If the topper, mattress, and box spring are well coordinated to meet the sleeper’s needs, they benefit from an excellent lying experience. If this is the case, the comfort is significantly higher than with a classic bed with a slatted frame.
Less back pain with an optimal configuration
For back problems, especially in the lumbar region or issues with the intervertebral discs, buying a box spring bed is recommended for comfortable sleep. It can be precisely adapted to individual needs. It relieves the back to the extent required by the user’s health. In box spring beds with pocket springs, heavier areas of the body can sink in. At the same time, they support the lighter parts of the body.
Box spring bed – an investment for many years
The lifespan of a box spring bed is long due to its robust base. Compared to mattresses resting on slatted frames, that of a box spring bed sags less quickly. Its durability comes from the fact that the box spring bed optimally distributes the pressure caused by body weight. As a result, the bed retains its stability for longer.
An impressive look
A box spring bed is also visually convincing. Whether designed in a Swedish or Dutch style, it presents itself with a special elegance that is very popular with customers.
Disadvantages of a box spring bed compared to a regular bed
No storage space under the bed
In small apartments or large families, consumers appreciate plenty of storage space. Accordingly, with a regular bed they use the space under the bed. Under a box spring bed, there is not enough room to store anything there.
Elegance and comfort have their price
Anyone who purchases a dreamlike, elegant, and comfortable box spring bed that also protects the back will have to dig deeper into their pockets than when buying a regular bed.
Buy beds at Boxspring Welt
Modernly designed box spring beds are available at tightly calculated prices at https://www.boxspring-welt.at. The provider is one of the largest specialist retailers for bedding and beds in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.
Boxspring Welt offers an all-round service that begins with consultation on request and ends with after-sales service.
