With box springs, air circulates in between the coils or slats, while platform beds featuring well-spaced slats (or a solid foundation with holes) will enable air to flow freely. Adequate ...

Hence the modern iteration of the box spring: the mattress foundation. Generally made with wood or metal, these foundations are framelike with support slats across the top where the mattress rests ...

However, some manufacturers suggest using a box spring to give the mattress a solid foundation and help it last longer. This ...