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Does a King Size Mattress Need a Boxspring?
How to Choose a King Size Mattress and Boxspring
As you shop for the perfect king size bed to create a bedroom oasis, how do you know when you need a king mattress and boxspring or when a mattress alone will do just fine? Thanks to the rise in popularity of new mattress materials, platform bed frame styles, and mattress-in-a-box options, it’s true that you don’t always need a boxspring. Let’s crack the code one when you need one and when you don’t.
In this guide to king size box spring mattress questions, we’ll break down when you need a boxspring and when you don’t. We’ll compare the pros and cons of using a box spring, advise on how to choose a king size mattress and boxspring, and recommend the 7 best king size mattresses from Walker Furniture.
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Shop King MattressesDoes a King Size Mattress Need a Boxspring?
Do you need a king size mattress and boxspring? The experts at Sleep Foundation weighed in and this is what they advise:
Yes, you need a king size mattress and boxspring…
☑ If you have a traditional metal rail bed frame
☑ If you have an innerspring mattress that is intended to be used with a boxspring
☑ If the manufacturer or your mattress recommends a boxspring (check your warranty)
☑ If you want to increase the height of your bed for aesthetic reasons (i.e., making your bed a dramatic focal point) or practical reasons (i.e., to get in and out of bed easily)
No, you don’t need a king size mattress and boxspring…
⌧ If your bed is made of memory foam or latex
⌧ If you have a hybrid mattress
⌧ If you like the minimalist look of a low-profile bed
⌧ If you have a platform bed frame
⌧ If you prefer to sleep with your mattress directly on the floor
When your only option was innerspring mattresses, boxsprings were essential, but today, the market is flooded with options from bed-in-a-box styles to memory foam, latex, and more. Most of these popular bed styles don’t require a boxspring and king mattress to function at their best.
Why Use a Boxspring?
If it’s not strictly necessary, when is it best to use a boxspring and when can you go without? A boxspring can give added support, elevate your mattress to a comfortable height, and improve airflow, which is helpful for hot sleepers. Examining the pros and cons of boxsprings can offer even more answers:
✅ Pros
- Enhanced Mattress Support: A boxspring provides additional support to your mattress, helping to evenly distribute your body weight and prevent sagging.
- Increased Mattress Height: Using a boxspring can raise the height of your bed, making it easier to get in and out of bed, especially for those with mobility issues.
- Improved Mattress Lifespan: By providing support and reducing wear and tear on your mattress, a boxspring can extend the lifespan of your mattress.
- Better Air Circulation: Some boxsprings are designed with slats or grid patterns that promote air circulation, reducing the potential for moisture buildup and mold growth.
- Noise Reduction: The use of a boxspring can help reduce noise or squeaking that can occur when a mattress is placed directly on a hard surface, such as a platform bed.
❎ Cons
- Added Expense: A box spring is an additional expense when setting up your bed, and higher-quality box springs can be relatively costly.
- Not Always Necessary: Some modern mattresses, such as memory foam or adjustable bases, do not require a box spring for support, making it an unnecessary purchase.
- Bulk and Weight: Box springs can be bulky and heavy, making them more challenging to move or transport, especially in homes with narrow doorways or staircases.
- Height Constraints: The added height from a box spring may not be suitable for individuals with mobility issues, as it can make getting in and out of bed more difficult.
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How to Choose a King Size Mattress and Boxspring
When it comes to choosing a king size mattress and king size boxspring, there are several factors you need to consider:
- Bed Frame Style: Traditional metal rail bedframes and panel beds require boxsprings while platform style beds do not.
- Mattress Material: The makeup of your mattress will help you determine whether or not you need a boxspring. Most hybrid, memory foam, and latex mattresses don’t require boxsprings, but if you choose an innerspring style, you’ll want to get a mattress and box spring king size.
- Sleeping Position and Mattress Comfort Level: When it comes to choosing a mattress king size, you’ll also want to consider your most common sleeping position. Do you typically sleep on your side, back, or stomach? Knowing this about yourself will help you choose the right mattress for you. It will also help you know what comfort or firmness level you need.
○ Side Sleepers: As a general rule, side sleepers enjoy softer mattresses that still offer support and aid spinal alignment.
○ Back Sleepers: Back sleepers require medium to firm mattresses to get the support they need.
○ Stomach Sleepers: Stomach sleepers require the most support and benefit from firm or extra firm mattresses.
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7 Best King Size Mattresses
Keep reading for the 7 best king size mattresses from Walker Furniture.
Beautyrest Black B-Class 13.5” Hybrid Extra Firm Tight Top King Mattress
Shop Beautyrest Black 13.5” Hybrid Extra Firm King Mattress
This king size mattress is an extra firm mattress perfect for stomach and back sleepers. It offers the support, comfort, and pressure relief you need along with plant-based cooling technology to keep you cool while you sleep. Its hybrid construction includes various types of foam to target comfort and support as well as pocketed coils. It is compatible with an adjustable bed frame and does not require a boxspring.
Beautyrest Black C-Class 16” Pocketed Coil Plush Pillow Top King Mattress
Shop Beautyrest Black 16” Pocketed Coil Plush Pillow Top King Mattress
This stylish and supportive mattress with its pocketed coil design is ideal for hot sleepers, side sleepers, and lighter weight individuals. Beautyrest’s mattresses are luxurious and elegant with over-the-top touches like the comfort upgrade that features cashmere, alpaca, and silk.
Beautyrest Harmony Lux Anchor Island 12.5” Pocketed Coil Firm Tight Top King Mattress
Shop Beautyrest Harmony Lux 12.5” Pocketed Coil King Mattress
If you pair this king size mattress with a panel bed, you’ll want to invest in a king size boxspring as well. This firm mattress with its pocketed coil design is ideal for back sleepers and also provides motion isolation, which makes it great if you have a partner who tosses and turns throughout the night.
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Hybrid Medium Smooth Top King Mattress
Shop Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Hybrid King Mattress
This medium Tempur-Pedic mattress is a dream for side sleepers. Its hybrid design combines the support of premium spring coils with layers of patented TEMPUR foam. It is only 11” tall, so it’s ideal for those who prefer a minimalistic, low-profile look.
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Serta Blissful Excellence Luna Vista Wrapped Coil Extra Firm Tight Top King Mattress
Shop Serta Luna Vista Wrapped Coil King Mattress
Serta’s luxurious wrapped coil mattress is ideal for stomach sleepers thanks to its extra firm comfort. The various layers are designed to provide targeted support, edge support, comfort, and motion isolation.
Purple Luxe RejuvenatePlus Grid Technology Medium Plush Pillow Top King Mattress in a Box
Shop Purple Luxe RejuvenatePlus Grid Technology King Mattress
This mattress-in-a-box is a convenient and comfortable king size mattress pick. Its medium plush comfort level is ideal for side sleepers and lighter weight back sleepers. This may be a good compromise for a couple with different sleep styles. Active Response Comfort Foam contours to the shape of your body, providing spinal support and pressure relief so that you can sleep well and wake up feeling great.
Walker Sleep Paradise Innerspring Plush King Pillow Top Mattress
Shop Walker Sleep Paradise Innerspring Plush King Pillow Top Mattress
If you have a panel bed and are looking for a quality innerspring option to go with your boxspring, this mattress from Walker Sleep is an excellent option. Its plush top is ideal for side sleepers and the top layer is designed with edge support in mind, making it a durable option.
Now you know whether you need a boxspring or not and you’ve hopefully found a king mattress that suits your bed frame and sleeping style. At Walker Furniture, you can find quality mattresses from top brands like Walker Sleep, Serta, and Beautyrest so that you can get a good night’s sleep.
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FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about king size mattresses and boxsprings:
Do I need a boxspring?
It depends on the material of your mattress, the ideal height for your bed, and several other factors. Check out our checklist at the beginning of this article to find out more.
What does a boxspring do?
A boxspring serves several purposes. It provides support, acts as a base for your bed, raises it higher, reduces motion transfer, and ideally makes your bed more comfortable.
Do you need a boxspring with a hybrid mattress?
No! Most hybrid mattresses don’t require an accompanying boxspring, but always make sure to check your mattress manufacturer’s suggestions.
Do you need a boxspring with a king mattress?
It depends! If you have an innerspring mattress, you need a boxspring, but if you have a memory foam or latex mattress, you should be good to go without one.
Where can I find a king mattress with boxspring near me?
If you live in the Las Vegas area, you can find a wide variety of quality mattresses from trusted brands at Walker Furniture.
Why Trust Walker Furniture & Mattress?
Walker Furniture and Mattress has been providing incredible customer service and top furniture expertise to the Las Vegas area for over 67 years. This locally owned furniture store has a humble beginning as a mattress builder in the Chicago area since the 1900’s which blossomed into a booming legacy of selling furniture and mattresses. in 1973, Deanne and Oscar Alterwitz purchased Walker Furniture from original owners, Ruth and George Walker.
Walker Furniture helps Las Vegas and Henderson homeowners and renters find the best living room, dining, and bedroom furniture selections to complete their homes. Complete with mattresses, living room furniture, dining room furniture, home office furniture, and more! We invite you to see all that Walker Furniture has to offer for yourself!
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