Box Spring vs. Motion Mattress Foundations

Once you've chosen your Mattress, it's so important to get the matching foundation. Foundations can be broken down into two separate categories. You have box springs and there's also motion bases. Let's first discuss box springs. Box Springs are available in two different profiles. You have a standard height box spring, which is 9 inches in height. There's also a low profile box spring, this is only five inches in height. I recommend that you take the overall measurement of the box spring and the mattress to see exactly how high it would sit on your existing bed frame. Now for those of you that are looking to buy a Queen Size Mattress, you must always be aware that queen size box springs are difficult to get into most homes. If you're going up the stairs, or down a set of stairs, or down a hallway, making a tight turn into a bedroom, a one piece box spring may not make it into your home. Therefore, all queen box springs are also available as a split box spring. So you're getting two pieces, making it much easier to fit in doorways, entryways, hallways, and stairways. Then there are full motion bases. This can be broken down into two separate categories. First is the up base. An up base features a wired remote control that will allow you to elevate your head up or down. Second is a full motion base. Not only will this elevate your head, but will also elevate your legs, taking all of the pressure off your lower back and your hip joints. This full motion base features a wireless remote control, and some you can even control from an app. For more information on mattresses and foundations, go to PCrichard.com/learningcenter or visit our YouTube channel.