What is the difference between a low profile bed and a standard bed?
A low profile bed commonly has a thin box spring mattress as support while a platform bed gets its mattress support from wooden slats or a solid piece of wood. Storage is another feature that differs between the two bed styles.
How many inches is a low profile bed?
A typical low profile bed will have a platform height of 6-8 inches. You can add a 14- to 18-inch mattress to achieve an overall bed height of 20-24 inches, which will be pretty easy to get in and out if you don’t have any orthopedic issues.
What does it mean if a bed is low profile?
The low profile bed usually refers to a bed frame and not the actual mattress. It can be of two different types. Some beds considered low profile are actually minimally designed. The frame may be extremely simple so as not to dominate a room. Another type of low profile bed is the bed frame that is low to the ground.
Can you put a regular mattress on a low profile bed?
Yes, you can use just about any mattress on a platform bed as long as the slats are close enough together to provide proper support. However, you should check your warranty to make sure it doesn’t require a box spring.
What is the difference between a low profile and standard box spring?
Low profile box springs offer the same strong support as a regular box spring, but with half the height. While a standard box spring is about nine inches thick, low profile box springs are between four and six inches thick.
Is sleeping on a low bed better for you?
“In terms of safety, a bed that is lower to the ground is easier to get in and out of,” says Hyde. The old days of starting your morning by hanging your legs over the side of your bed and standing up are over. Plus, getting in and out of your bed will really give your legs a good workout for free.
What is the perfect bed height?
While the average bed height sits around 25 inches, if you prefer a bed with a fuller look or are tall yourself, you may prefer a bed around 30 inches off the ground. However, if your own height is below average, a 30-inch bed may be too high for you.
Whats a good height for a bed?
about 25”
Standard bed frames usually require a box spring, which would reside between the bed frame and the mattress. This raises the overall height of the bed to about 25” from the ground. This tends to be a comfortable height for most, as it’s right around knee-level and is the most popular type of bed.
Why don’t they make box springs anymore?
All mattresses, no matter the material, have just gotten more comfortable over the years. Today’s mattresses are also just way thicker than their midcentury counterparts. We just don’t need the support and comfort a box spring would provide anymore.
Why are low beds better?
A lower bed is minimal in appearance and delivers a timeless style. Because it’s so low to the ground, it makes the room seem more spacious. Typically, a low bed is less bulky. Another aesthetically pleasing benefit to a lower bed is that you don’t need a bed skirt.
Why are lower beds more comfortable?
“When we are closer to the ground, we tend to feel more connected—not isolated—to our surroundings. This creates a calming, more serene environment that can help us fall asleep quicker and rest peacefully throughout the night,” says Hyde. “Therefore, a low-profile bed may feel cozier and promote more relaxation.”