I'm no stranger to cutting costs when it's time to buy furniture. But, when a recent CNET survey found out that roughly six in 10 US adults are willing to invest in their bed setup , as a sleep expert, I knew what I had to recommend: buy a bed frame .
Now, if you're wondering why? There are many reasons why a bed frame is a key part of your bedding setup. A bed frame's purpose is to protect you and your mattress from the downsides of sleeping on the floor. Not only that, but mattresses are expensive. Storing yours on the floor is like leaving your watch or phone on the floor. You could , but you can't be surprised when something inevitably goes wrong.
Below, I explain what can happen if you leave your mattress on the ground and offer affordable bed frame options you won't have to