- Does this bed need a box spring?
- No. It is a platform bed with wooden slats, so a mattress sits directly on the frame. A box spring would only raise the mattress height.
- What mattress size fits it?
- It takes a standard queen mattress. The frame is about 64 inches wide and 86 inches long, so check your room clearance before ordering.
- Is the headboard comfortable for sitting up?
- The tufted fabric headboard is padded, so it gives some back support when you sit up to read or watch TV. It is not as firm as a dedicated reading pillow.
- How much assembly is required?
- Expect to build the frame, slats and headboard. Two people make it faster, and a screwdriver and the included hardware are usually enough.
- Is the fabric easy to clean?
- Upholstered fabric needs spot cleaning with a mild detergent. Vacuum the headboard regularly, and keep drinks and pets off it where possible.
- Where is the Rest Rite Queen Eggshell Tufted Platform Bed cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $210.84, 30% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Rest Rite Queen Eggshell Tufted Platform Bed?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Raymour & Flanigan.