Low Profile Box Spring
(Sizes: California King, King, Queen, Full, Twin)
What is a low-profile box spring?
A low-profile box spring is a slimmer foundation to use under a mattress for support. Normal box bases will range from about 7-9 inches in thickness. In most cases, a low-profile box spring will have a height of seven inches or less. Basically, “low-profile” is just another way to express that the height of the foundation is shorter than the standard options. Though products differ in the way they are constructed, typically narrow height box springs are made similarly to others. Thus, they can provide good quality support for the mattress with the added benefit of reduced size.
Ghost Bed All in One Foundation
A durable low-profile box spring is the Ghost Bed All-in-One Foundation. This single product is a replacement for the foundation and the frame. It is essentially a fabric-wrapped metal box spring with legs. A nice thing about this option that we offer is it has headboard brackets as an optional accessory. These can be used to add almost any standard headboard to the foundation for a nice look. This box foundation with legs can be used with a headboard, a footboard, or both. This choice basically eliminates the need for a bed frame so it can save money.
Nature’s Sleep Box Spring
For a nine-inch box spring, we offer the Nature’s Sleep KD box spring foundation. This is a standard foundation with a solid wood build. Though it is not a low-profile box spring, it provides a high level of strength, able to support up to 2000 pounds. This box spring is made in the USA and uses a stretch-fit cotton blend cover. The Nature’s Sleep KD box spring foundation can be used with a plain metal bed frame or a designer bed frame. It can even be used on the floor if need be.
Low Profile vs Standard
Height is the key difference between a low-profile box spring and the standard box spring. If the foundation is thinner than seven inches, it is considered to be low-profile and advertised as such. The traditional sized box will be thicker than that but still generally less than nine inches. Just like the regular box spring, a low-profile box spring can be built using different types of materials. What exactly is used varies between manufacturers. Sometimes they are created from wood wrapped in a fabric cover. Other times a box spring is constructed from metal and surrounded by a cover.
Alternatives
If bed height is an issue, there are other alternatives to using a low-profile box spring. One option is choosing an adjustable bed base instead. These offer shorter legs and add some nice features to your sleep system. Though many have a higher cost than a box spring, some simple adjustable bed frames have comparable prices. Another alternative to the box spring is to set a mattress directly on top of a platform bed. These do not need a foundation and they come in heights that keep the bed low to the ground.
Types
Low profile box springs can be fashioned in several different ways. The materials used are the main difference. The different kinds of components used are usually dependent on manufacturer preference. Below are a few of the material types that can be used in building some low-profile box spring models.
- Metal: Metal is used to form the box. Then, a cloth cover is draped around it, encasing the box frame. These often require some minimal assembly at the home.
- Wood: For the wooden box spring, there is usually no assembly required. These are commonly shipped in one piece. The outside is a fabric cover and inside is a box constructed of all-wood.
- Metal with legs: A metal box spring that has legs can be used without a separate bed frame. These are constructed the same as other metal box springs but with legs built right in.
Considerations
There are different things to consider before buying a low profile box spring. The first thing to consider is the material. There are low profile box springs that are made of metal or wood. Another thing to consider is height. The height ranges from 2 to 10 inches. The height is a factor in getting in and out of bed. You want the height to neither be too high nor too low. Lastly, consider the built and cost. The built is important so you don’t have to buy a new box spring often. You may save more money if you buy a pricier box spring that lasts for a long time.
Questions and Answers
How thick or high is a low profile box spring?
The height of a low profile box spring varies per model and brand. The height can range from 2 inches to 10 inches. In general, the height of a low profile box spring is lower than 7 inches. A box springs that are 7 to 9 inches tall are considered as a standard box spring size.
What is a low profile box spring used for?
A box foundation is used to support the mattress.
