Choosing good bedding is essential for optimal sleep comfort. In terms of box spring, several models exist and it is often difficult to disentangle the true from the false. Tips to find the box spring you need.
A good mattress is worth nothing without a box spring adapted. The latter indeed represents a third of comfort. It must guarantee homogeneous support of the body, in particular at the level of the pelvis and shoulders, and offer more flexibility on the neck and the lumbar. The box spring also plays a shock absorber role which allows the mattress not to sag too quickly, and must ensure good ventilation, essential to keep it for a long time in optimal hygiene conditions. THE Choice of box spring is therefore essential.
Consisting of springs (biconic or puffy), this type of box spring offers Flexible support But does not allow you to modulate it. Those who appreciate a firmer sleeping will therefore prefer a slatted box spring. A spring box spring nevertheless guarantees Very great comfort (The more springs there are, the more comfortable), but displays a limited lifespan: the springs tend to sag after ten years. Also pay attention to the choice of mattress, A spring box spring can only be associated with a spring mattress.
It is today the most common on the bedding market. He assures Excellent support to the mattress, and also guarantees it Optimal ventilation thanks to excellent air circulation. It is therefore recommended for people with allergies. There are several types of slats.
Without suspensions
We are talking about Fixed slatted box spring. It is a frame on which wooden slats, more or less wide, are fixed, more or less spaced. This type of box spring provides firm support, but offers no elasticity. We can associate a foam mattressbut it is better to reserve it for punctual use.
Suspended
The box spring here consists of articulated slats that allow support to be adapted according to body movements On the mattress. This type of box spring also exists with a firmness which makes it possible to modulate the support, in particular at the level of the pelvis and the shoulders, for a tailor -made sleeping. He Suitable for all types of mattressesin springs, foam, latex …
It is the most flexible box spring. Appreciated for its lift qualities and the comfort it provides, it is particularly recommended for people with back pain. It is made up of small multidirectional mobile studs that follow each movement of the body, the position is therefore ideal at every moment. A stud base can be associated with a latex or foam mattresswith or without memory of form.
We hardly find it anymore. Consisting of a wooden board, the floor box spring brings a Extra-Ferme sleepingthis is why he is strongly not recommended for people with back problems, as well as people with allergies. Condensation due to perspiration, molds, mites … Very badly ventilated, the mattress quickly turns here into bacteria nest. The floors were therefore gradually replaced by the slats, more hygienic and more comfortable.
A upholsterer is made up of a frame surrounded by fabric which serves as protection. It can be mounted on feet or embedded in a bedroom. The circulation of air being limited, we tend to favor an apparent slatted box spring, because it offers better ventilation of the mattress. A upholstery is also often higher (up to 30 cm, to which must be added the height of the feet), a parameter to take into account when choosing your bedding: be careful if you opt for a thick mattress, because A bed too high can lead Lumbar tensionss If you have to “climb” to put yourself in bed.
Opt for the right dimensions. It all depends on the size of the person and the number of people in the bed. And not the size of the room!
- If you sleep alone And that your morphology is normal, a bedding of 90 x 200 cm is enough. Most beds are 190 cm long, but it is more comfortable for an adult to sleep in a 2 m bed.
- If you sleep twothe rule is to add 20 cm to the size of the largest occupant. Prefer two independent beds if there is a large difference in weight in your couple: two individual mattresses on the same box spring, or two box springs and two adjoining mattresses (connected if necessary by a zipper or velcro). In addition, the option of the two mattresses allows you to have a bedding if necessary with a firmer side than the other. If one of the people tends to move more than the other, it is advisable to choose a pierced sprinkler mattress which allows a good individuality of comfort because it has different more or less firm and independent areas. If there is a significant difference in weight between sleepers, the latex mattress is ideal. For a woman who has blood circulation problems, it is better to orient herself towards bedding that sucks her legs. The spring mattresses are well ventilated and are therefore suitable for people who sweat a lot. For someone with a sensitive back, a latex mattress associated with a slatted box spring brings the firmness necessary for good support of the spine.
Do you know the cache ? This clever accessory brings a touch of finish to the decoration of your room. It hides slats and springs, and it is mostly granted with the mattress or the bed frame. It also prevents dust and sheep from piling up under the bed. Many brands offer it: in cotton for a Zen room, in linen for a natural atmosphere, with ruffles for the romantic side, or even stripes or in a pied pattern, it’s up to you to find the Sommier cache that will best adapt to your room.
You can also invest in a drinker : placed at the end of the bed, the drawers offer a real space to store clothes or accessories, and give style and a chic and sober touch to your bed.
