I just bought a house and am looking for an inexpensive bed. I've been looking around and finding lots of platform beds for around $200. Apparently they use a futon mattress, which I've never slept on.
2007-03-28 05:58:37 · 9 answers · asked by replicant21 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Platform beds don't necessarily have to have a futon-type mattress--and if you do use one, they're likely to be rather hard. Also futon mattresses generally have a shorter lifespan than a regular mattress--they tend to compact quickly.
You can use a regular mattress with a platform bed, and if so, the bed should be as comfortable as a regular bed with a box spring, although the appearance would not be quite as low and sleek as a bed would with the futon-style mattress.
2007-03-28 06:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you buy a platform bed - DON'T use a futon mattress, they're awful to sleep on. Buy a good quality pillow-top mattress, they're are made so well now days that you really don't need a box-spring.
2007-03-28 07:35:45 · answer #2 · answered by Aunt Bee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most modern mattresses don't use box springs. When I bought my new bed, there was no box spring, just a "platform" that fit under the matress so it would be the right height.. You can use a good quality regular mattress on a platform bed.
2007-03-28 06:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by bluehog88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two platform beds and I love them. One of them has a conventional mattress on top and the other has an eight inch memory foam mattress. I wouldn't do a futon mattress. They are not all that comfortable.
2007-03-28 06:18:19 · answer #4 · answered by Lin s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleeping on a mattress and box springs will benefit your back in the long run. Futons are ok for small,light weight people or kids, but the older u get the more you need the support. A mattress and box springs a like an investment. You need to shop around till u find one you like and then watch for a sale Good luck
2007-03-28 06:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
we have a couple of platform beds that use a twin mattess minus the box springs. i prefer those beds to a regular set of mattress and box springs.
but the futon my son has in his room.............that mattress is definitely not meant to be slept on, on a regular basis. ouch.
hope that helps!
blessings!!!!
2007-03-28 06:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by that girl! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've had a platform bed for years and we don't miss the box spring at all
2007-03-28 06:06:47 · answer #7 · answered by shermisme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider firm talalay latex with a wool fleece pad.
http://www.foambymail.com/LatexMattress.html
http://www.mattresspaddirect.com/
2007-03-28 07:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you get a little more pocket change....try a Select Comfort bed....we have one and it is the best sleep we have ever had!!
2007-03-28 08:12:10 · answer #9 · answered by toothacres 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋