Foundations
A mattress on a matching foundation looks like any other mattress set. But there are no springs inside a foundation. (Most box springs will sag under the weight of a foam mattress, so we do not make them.) Under its fabric cover, a foundation is a rigid wooden box with strong, closely spaced slats across the top. A foam or latex mattress is designed to function best on a rigid surface, such as a foundation or a platform bed.
A new or nearly new box spring can support a latex mattress for a time, but if it is poor quality or more than five years old, we don’t recommend using one. The springs in a box spring will weaken. This causes the mattress to sag and not support your spine properly.
Savvy Rest foundations are made with untreated pine and covered with the same material our mattress is encased in—certified organic wool fiber quilted between two layers of certified organic cotton fabric. The wool fiber is a natural flame retardant. The slats are ¾-inch thick and 2¾ inches wide, and spaced 2 1⁄2 to 3 inches apart. These are probably the strongest foundations on the market. Foundations are available in a standard (9-inch) height or low profile (5-inch).
If you have a bed frame that normally accommodates a box spring, a Savvy Rest foundation simply fits in where a box spring would. They come in all standard sizes, and we can customize any length or width, or any height between 3 and 12 inches.
If you have a platform bed with flat slats, you don't need a foundation at all. A latex mattress is placed directly onto a platform bed's slats.
If you order a foundation without a mattress, there will be an additional shipping charge. Savvy Rest will quote you this charge AFTER you place your order.
Twin or Twin Long: $300
Full or Queen: $500
King: $600 CA King: $650
*Split queens are also available. $600 for two pieces.
The Savvy Rest organic mattress wants to go on a rigid surface. Sometimes we are asked if our mattress can be put on the floor. Structurally speaking, the answer could be "yes," but we advise against it. It is important for the mattress to "breathe" and for this air circulation is required. So, it is best to set the mattress on a slatted platform bed or on a Savvy Rest Foundation.
