Tight Spaces vs. Box Springs Go Collapsible!

Tight Spaces vs. Box Springs
Go Collapsible!

Not all spaces allow for a box spring, whether you love them or hate them, it's not something you think about until you try to weasel one around a doorway built in the 50's. Sometimes, no matter how many colorful words are used, it just won't budge that extra inch. We ran across a great tutorial that fixes this problem and makes your box spring... wait for it... collapsible!

We must admit, the first thing that came across our mind when we saw this tutorial for making a collapsible box spring on Instructables, was that there are some things that shouldn't be hacked. It would seem that living without a box spring might be an easier alternative, but we were persuaded by the number of people who had tried it themselves with great (and quick success).

Would you go through the hassle of modding your bedframe? Or would you rather make your own platform bed instead? Many of you have! Or just keep your mattress on the floor? Leave us a comment and let us know below!

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Comments (12)

People still buy boxsprings?

posted by bepsf on April 22nd 2009 at 12:34pm
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i wish i knew this BEFORE we spent $300 on a custom two piece queen size boxspring and got rid of the one that came with our mattress!

posted by my*life*in*a*box on April 22nd 2009 at 12:39pm
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You can also purchase split box springs for full and queen sized mattresses.

posted by caliloud on April 22nd 2009 at 12:40pm
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I've had a split boxspring for years that is easy to move.

posted by suzy8track on April 22nd 2009 at 12:43pm
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@bepsf: Why would people stop buying them? Did you come up with a new, improved, cheaper, ubiquitous solution for everyone to switch to?

posted by Jose A on April 22nd 2009 at 12:52pm
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I prefer sleeping more than four inches from the floor, so I will do whatever it takes to get my boxspring in the room.

posted by hmr on April 22nd 2009 at 1:07pm
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i wish i had seen this a month ago! we tried everything we could think of to get our boxspring into our bedroom and ended up just ditching it. thank goodness for our slatted bed.

posted by lizziepeony on April 22nd 2009 at 1:26pm
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We have a wonderful new (less than a year) mattress and box springs. It was easy enough to get into our house. The only problem is that she has to practically jump to get up on it. The mattress sits so high and she's only 5'2". We're considering getting rid of the bedframe and build a shorter platform (under 4") and design our own headboard.

posted by NavySeabee on April 22nd 2009 at 1:26pm
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Make sure that this doesn't void your warranty, if you have a nice newish box spring.

posted by Palmetto on April 22nd 2009 at 2:18pm
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Jose A --

No, but slatted bed frames have been around for ages...
...and there are plenty that are higher than 4" off the floor, HMR.

posted by bepsf on April 22nd 2009 at 6:18pm
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I must say, that first time I saw box spring was only about two years ago, when I came to the US. For almost 30 years of my life I lived in blessed ignorance :D and I still don't have one - it is such a weird thing to me... I am not sure if it's common for whole Europe not to use box spring or is it only my depraved of luxuries eastern block - but I am grateful that IKEA has many options for slatted beds :)

posted by Offtza on April 22nd 2009 at 7:21pm
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Split box springs are the way to go. Usually you can get one with your mattress, so the warranty isn't voided.

posted by Nolann on April 22nd 2009 at 7:44pm
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