If you’ve been looking into buying a new bed frame, you’ll probably have come across box springs in your travels. But do you need a box spring for your mattress? Most of 2024's best mattresses can be used with a wide selection of bed frames, but this won’t always include box springs. Why? Because some mattresses are too heavy for a box spring or may be made of materials that can be damaged by a box spring.
Box springs are often seen as a more traditional option than other bed frames and they do have both their pros and cons. In this guide, we’ll run you through everything you need to know about box springs and help you decide whether they’re the right choice for your mattress. With this year's Memorial Day mattress sales on the horizon, you could pick up an early bargain.
