If I use a 8 inch thick mattress (without a box spring), would there be a gap between the headboard and mattress? If so, what would be the best size?
573183
The slats included are curved (the ones that support bed) we don't have a box spring on ours but it is a thick matress with no problems. If yours is 8", that is really a thin bed, I would prob ably get a box
573184
That's what I had to do, the frame is sturdy enough to support the mattress without the box spring. Plus you get your head board back.
573185
If I understand the question, you are concern about the vertical gap between the leather front of the headboard and the mattress. The leather material of the front face of the headboard is going all the way down to the top edge frame of the bed's platform - right to where the bottom part of the mattress meets the platform. Hope it is clear enough.
573834
Our mattress and box springs combined is 18 inches. The top of the mattress is 25 inches off the floor. The headboard is attached at the bottom of the slot on the headboard leaving one inch clearance between the top of the mattress and the bottom of the headboard, allowing room to make the bed (you cannot see this space when the bed is made). If your mattress and box is thicker than 18 inches, you may have part of the bed above the bottom of the headboard. If your mattress and box are less than 18 inches, you can adjust the headboard. Hope this helps!!
1950991
I have the same bed and bought a 16" memory foam mattress and fits perfect. The lower build in pillows are covered by 1 inch but either way you use a regular pillow which covers that.Since this bed doesn't need spring box, memory foam mattress is the best for it and don't have to worry if you jump in the bed that you'll brake the support rails.
1626136
Use an 8 inch minimum because of the wooden slots , A 10 inch wood be better.I would not recommend a foam mattress which is too soft, rather one with a sturdy filling.
369900
I have owned this bed for over a year now and it is very sturdy. I love this bed. We put a box under the mattress and there is no gap from the headboard to the mattress. Go for it! You won't regret it!
1286538
You wouldn't want to place a box spring on top of the frame. The frame has slats that connect from the middle board to the frame which strengthens the frame all over. Also, the slats are purposely bowed upward just a little to allow for flex. My mattress comes up out of the frame and it's 8". With a box spring it would be super high. I got the queen and got a memory foam mattress. A regular mattress would suffice as well. Hope this helps!
1368865
I tried it with my queen regular height split box spring, i found it was to tall off the ground and it covers to much of the headboard. A low profile headboard would be better or a mattress atleast 10 inches high/pillow type works the best:-) just bought a new 14 pillowtop today. Looks great
145729
Yes. There would be a gap between the headboard and the mattress because of the height of the headboard if you didn't use a box spring with it.
1051168
The bed is the frame. If you are asking about a box spring, yes, this bed requires a box spring. We bought a low-profile box spring but you can easily use a regular one and it still won't cover up the headboard. There is only a 5 inch difference in a regular box spring and a low-profile.
1882314
Personally, I think that combination will be too high. We use the mattress only.I don't know about the headboard because I installed my own.
1516673
I have a cal king that fits, there is still room on the sides to fit a wider mattress...If they even make wider mattresses. Yes you need a box spring. I love this bed! I put it together by myself...but it really takes two ppl...I just couldn't wait to get it up :) get compliments on it all the time!
2191065
I have a Queen mattress on my frame - so it seems if you used two for a king, there would be a gap remaining.
2147955
Yes i used a box spring with this bed. It sits a bit high and covers more headboard but i like it
2081907
I would use the thinnest mattress you can. I have an 8" Bed in a Box. Thicker mattresses will work but don't bend as easily. If you like your feet pretty high you can feel sort of jammed in the bend. There is a retainer bar at the foot to keep the mattress from sliding down.
1801615
I'm not sure how your bed is made but I would think it would still fit between the mattress and either the box spring mattress and the top mattress. If your mattress sits on top of something flat, it should work. Mine slips between the mattress and the box springs. If yours is the same, when you raise the bed, it should raise with the mattress -- Good luck!
2177766
I put a six inch mattress and it fits great with some room left to spare. I would not go bigger than 8 inches and that may be a forced fit to slide it under the main bed.
1966595
Yes, I think you would have to use a box spring unless you add extra slats for support. If you used just a mattress you would need a really thick mattress to reach the base of the headboard or else there would be a gap. I currently have mine with a box spring and mattress and it works well.