This does a few things.
Mattress on the floor reddit.
Only way to make this work is to sleep flat on your back with your legs raised under some pillows.
It gives a little space underneath the bed for storage.
The floor does provide proper support for the mattress so there s nothing structurally wrong with it but most people use a frame or a platform bed anyway.
I just finally ordered a bed frame and put it together i have to admit it feels nice being higher up and it s easier to make my bed now as well.
These are similar benefits reported by people who don t sleep with a pillow people who sleep on a mattress directly on the floor also have a significantly lower risk of scoliosis a medical condition where the.
Just remember to prop it up against a wall to air it out from time to time if you are in a humid area or else depending on how cheap your mattress is it may grow mold.
You might also try a firm topper but in my experience layering a firm topper over soft materials creates an odd feeling that i don t like.
I ve been sleeping on a mattress on the floor for the past year for the same reason you re considering.
Been selling mattresses for 10 years and have thousands of happy clients.
The method i recommend most is to take the mattress off of your current foundation and put it on the floor.
The flat firm surface of the floor can make a bed slightly firmer.
They often buy a headboard to pretty it up.
Plenty of health benefits include less neck and back pain.
But really you should just have a quality mattress that fits you properly.
The main pro for ditching your raised bed and sleeping on the ground is improved overall blood circulation in your entire body.
It makes it easier to get in and out of bed for most people.