But if you have an older metal bed frame that requires a box spring or mattress foundation ... [Editor’s note: All prices below are listed for a queen size.] Update on October 22, 2024: Updated ...

All prices listed are for queen-size ... than a platform bed frame that is, at its most basic, simply a base for your mattress supported by wooden slats — no box spring required.

“I went with the queen bed frame with the optional 41-inch headboard,” says ... Today’s consideration is whether you want a more traditional setup with a box spring or the popular platform bed, which ...