Foundations & Box Springs

Shopping for Bed Frames & Box Frames

Choosing the right bed frame and quality box spring is important to keep your mattress in good shape.

Box Springs

Box springs are the mattress foundation. They support the mattress and are responsible for its overall comfort level. When purchasing a new mattress, it's best to buy the box spring at the same time as they are meant to work together. Try not to use old box springs with a new mattress, as they might not make a perfect fit, and you're comfort level might be affected. In addition to being the mattress foundation, box springs also add height to your bed. This high-profile setup can make it easier for some to get in and out of bed. There are box springs to fit every size of bed from twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and California King (Cal King).  

A newer box spring design is called low profile which means, as its name implies, that the box spring is lower to the floor and provides the look of a platform bed. Low profile box springs are about 4 - 6 inches tall while traditional box springs are 9 inches tall. Choosing a low profile or a traditional box spring is a matter of taste. Some decorators advise a low profile box spring if your room is small to keep the bed height low and thus your room will appear larger. Another innovation in box spring design is the bifold box spring. Unlike the traditional hard, heavy-duty box spring, a bifold box spring is flexible so it can be folded in half. This is very helpful when moving it into tight corners and small spaces. A third box spring type is a split box spring, which is essentially two smaller box springs placed side by side to support the mattress. They are easier to move, but require center support where the two split box springs meet so the mattress doesn't sag down the middle.

Are Box Springs Always Necessary?

There are certain times when a box spring foundation is not needed. Platform beds, for example, are designed with ample mattress support and so a box spring is not needed. Memory foam mattresses also do not need box springs to provide mattress support. Memory foam mattresses provide enough support themselves that you can eliminate the box spring and place the mattress on the floor, bed frame or bunkie board, which are typically a wooden slat design that serves as the mattress foundation for a bunk bed. What Are the Best Box Spring Brands? Sam's Club carries a variety of box springs from leading brands such as Beautyrest, Serta Zinus and more. Metal box springs are heavy-duty and designed to last. There are also wood box springs available. These are sold as a kit and are easy to assemble in the bedroom, avoiding hard-to-maneuver corners and doorways.

If I Use a Box Spring, Do I Need A Bed Frame?

The next important component of a bed set is the frames for the bed. Bed frames can not only help preserve you mattress, but also the box springs. The size of the bed frame will depend on your mattress. The height of the frame, however, will depend on how comfortable you are getting off and on the mattress. Choose a bed frame that will suit the interiors of your bedroom or living space; one trick is to choose a dark-colored frame if you want to make your bedroom appear smaller, and vice versa. Some bed frames come with headboards and some are adjustable so you can elevate a portion of your mattress to watch tv or read, for example. Like box springs, this final element in a mattress foundation comes in all sizes including twin, twin xl, full, queen and king bed frames.

Complete your bed foundation with a bed frame and box spring from Sam's Club. Shop online today and save. For the complete setup, we also offer bedrooom furniture, comforters, bedding sets and more.