Dayton Idea Book February 2023

BASE-ICS
Your mattress is key to a transformative
sleep experience. But it doesn’t
act alone. It rests, of course, on a
base. Here are three basic types:
A box spring is a network of steel
coils framed in wood. They are the
base of choice for an innerspring mattress.
On the plus side, they tend to
be more lightweight than a platform,
and thanks to the springs, they have a
little bit of give. The springs, however,
may weaken over time.
Canopy: Vanguard
A foundation uses wooden slats
which are spaced two to three inches
apart—the closer together, the more
supportive. On the plus side, this
base is compatible with multiple mattress
types, it provides even support
and is fairly durable. However, this
base has no give and tends to be on
the heavier side.
Metal: Liberty Furniture
An adjustable base allows the
sleeper to move the mattress to
support the curvature of the spine.
Adjustable beds tend to cost more
and are considerably heavier—up to
three times the weight of a traditional
mattress, box spring, and frame combination.
Images courtesy of Bowles Mattress Co.
Poster: Hickory White
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