Choosing the best slat beds for your bedrooms
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Slat beds are affordable, versatile and can be good for backs.
Why use a slat bed?
Slat beds are great for people who like to sleep on a firm surface. They're also a more affordable bedding option, with plenty of bedhead styles available.
Have a brace for the slats
When buying a slat bed, look for one that has a reinforcing beam down the middle - if it doesn't, the slats will sag towards the middle over time.
Wood versus metal
Wooden slats are preferable to metal because, while both materials will bow over time, wooden slats can be easily replaced in a quick trip to the hardware store - metal slats tend to be welded onto the bed frame.
Flexible slat beds
Flexible slat beds are more expensive, but they are totally adjustable, making them the perfect bed for people with particular needs. They also work well when one person likes a soft bed while the other prefers a firmer sleep.
What type of flexible slat beds are best?
Cheaper slat beds are made from cheap materials and tend to lose their spring quickly. Find an adjustable bed with slats made from layers of beech. Once you buy a quality adjustable slat, the spring in the slats should last longer than springs in a spring mattress.
The best mattress for slat beds
Spring mattresses are the best for rigid slat beds. Foam is best for flexible slats because their spring is individually adjusted. You may also need a pillow-top mattress for rigid slats.
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