Can you use slats instead of a box spring with this kit? I'd like to keep the bed lower to the ground.
1965080
I'm not sure. You'd have to build/buy them yourself and possibly nail them on to the frame. No predetermined spot for them. We bought a low rise box spring which I believe is 7 in as opposed to 10.
1965081
The kit comes with three metal slats (horizantal bars) and it makes it sturdy. It will be possible to put more wooden slats if required. There is no beam in the center that would come in your way. The two "X" bars in the center connects to the horizontal bars at the bottom of the horizontal bars and so they also wont cause issues.
113527
No box spring is necessary if you have enough bed slates. My bed frame has about 20 wooden curved slats so I do not use a box spring. On a typical bed frame that only has 3 or 4 supports, you most definitely would need something. There is also the option of using a platform bed frame which is a solid board.
2098001
Nope. The wooden slats are only a few inches apart so a box spring isn't necessary
2163528
It does not have slats you will need a box spring. You cannot use the frame without a box spring
1709620
Yes, you need a foundation or box spring. It's not a real platform bed, though it looks like one. I had to return it. They have a similar looking one at Walmart.com that is an actual platform with slats.
1709621
This definitely needs a box spring. The slats are few and far-between. You absolutely need a box spring.
1924907
You could use a box spring but it isn't necessary. I will make the bed pretty tall.
607104
no, i have a futon mattress on top of the slats. you cant use a box spring ,it would be taller than the headboard. plus with all that weight the slats will break
1030730
it depends. if you have a regular spring mattress you're good to go. the slats are about as far apart as they are wide. i have a memory foam mattress and would have needed a box spring but opted instead to buy a large plywood slab the size of the bed.
1976008
Wood slats could certainly be used....we did, however use two twin box springs and it works great! Because the feet on the 9 legs are quite small, we bought square rubber pads to protect the carpet.
1988323
That should work, although this mattress doesn't need the box springs. A platform, such as plywood, works fine.
798205
It is a really tall bed, so no, I wouldn't use a box spring, or you'll have to literally climb into bed.. It's not necessary, either, as there are wood support slats to hold up the mattress.
1808277
I says somewhere... I think on the instructions that come with it that it should not be used with a box spring. It should be used with a platform bed or slats like IKEA beds have.
670986
You can add a box spring but you bed will be very tall. You will need a step stool. I only use a mattress.
1124717
I have a sleigh bed also and was concerned that it would work within the headboard, footboard and thick side rails. Mine also has three wooden slats to support the box spring. It worked fine with mine because you adjust it as you put it together. It's very sturdy.
219938
Yes you will need a box spring it only comes with the slats to place the box spring and mattress on.
859417
Nope! Mine is on 1x4 wooden slats. It's quite a bit cheaper than a box spring. Also stronger. Hope that helps.