Bed base

A bed base

A bed base, sometimes called a foundation, is the part of a bed that supports the mattress. The bed base is itself held in place and framed by the bedstead (bed frame). In the United States, box spring bed bases are very common (to the point where 'bed base' and 'box spring' may be used synonymously). In Europe, sprung slats are much more common.

There are three main types:

Typically the measurements of a foundation will be about 1-2" shorter than the measurement of a mattress.

References

  1. Nelles, Barbara (February 2012). "New features rev up steel frames & support systems". BedTimes Magazine. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
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