You might not have thought long and hard about the differences between a platform bed vs box spring when buying your last mattress – and that’s okay. (It gives us happy sleep nerds something else to dive into.) Based on our research and experience, knowing the specific ways each one can enhance the feel of your mattress will go a long way in sleeping better.
Having a knowledge on the various types of bed frames is just as important as researching the best mattresses. A platform bed can be used as a standalone piece of furniture since it has mattress support already built-in, but most other bed frames will have to rely on a box spring for that. Of course, as with all things, both platform beds and box springs have their pros and cons.
