Help me decide between a 5 inch or 2.5 inch box spring?

5 years ago

I have a 4 poster bed and it’s time to get a new mattress set. The bed sits high naturally. One of my main goals is to lower the height of my mattress so I don’t have quite as big of a hop/climb to get into bed.

Currently I have a 5 inch box spring and a 14 inch mattress. I’m looking at a 12 inch mattress and i have the option of a 5 inch or a 2.5 inch box spring (or maybe they call it a platform, but it’s what goes with the mattress).

My dilemma is that with the 2.5 inch box spring, my mattress would sit a couple of inches below my side rails. I’m thinking this would make it difficult to make the bed? Tucking in sheets and blankets in a tight spot below the rails with a heavy mattress?

Wondering if anyone has this set up and if they have any pearls of wisdom for me. Maybe it’s not a big deal. I’d sure like to lower it a couple more inches.

On the up side, I wouldn’t have to put a cover on my box spring because you wouldn’t see it.

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Mrs. S
5 years ago
I'd want it to be easy to make the bed. If getting in and out of bed is becoming difficult, perhaps it's time for a new bed, or some kind of small platform on the side of the bed, 2" high.
Jane G
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks. That’s the way I’m leaning. I was paying more attention when I made my bed the past few days and it would be difficult.
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Helen
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I had a vintage bed that had a footboard and it was quite difficult to make the bed because I couldn't get my hands between the bed and the footboard.

I empathize because my current bed is a bit high for me. Have you considered getting an attractive stool of some kind. Since you have a four poster, is it a traditional style. I ask because I have often seen vintage beds with miniature step stools in wood next to them. My bed is upholstered and I am considering having a stool made to complement the upholstery. When I sit on the edge of the bed my feet don't reach the floor so there is no way for me to push my way onto the bed.