Question from Cynthia
I like the “give” of a box spring under my matress, but would like to eliminate metal from my sleeping environment.
Does anyone know of a substitute?
Debra’s Answer
The alternative is a wood slat frame. It’s not a “box” like a box spring, but rather slats of flexible wood placed across a wood frame. It offers support and much-needed air circulation, while also having some “give”. It makes sleeping on a natural fiber mattress more comfortable than placing it on a hard surface like a floor. You can buy wood slat frames from most places that sell natural fiber mattresses, such as those listed at Debra’s List: Textiles: Beds & Bedding.
