Slatted Base selection for a Latex Matress - which of two choices. (yeah, I saw the sticky post)

[phoenix]

Hi Minok,

Well Sovn is like ordering a couch… they don’t have any solutions in stock… its 4-6 wks to get the unit into Dallas, but they say I can order in a 4" height and may be able to specify that it not have the cotton cover… so it stays bare wood, which I’d prefer for easier maintenance, cleaning and airflow.

I would also be aware that Sovn may charge higher prices than the other Berkeley Ergonomics retailers listed here.

For the Ikea Sultan Laxeby solution, the slat system is complete, I’d just need to build a basic pair of boxes from lumber from the home store to set them 4" higher than the existing bed frame base (I already have a bed frame, its just a matter of supporting the Laxeby a big higher). As the Laxeby is 2" high, I’d only need a 2-3" high box w/ center rail below, which should be easy to buy lumber for and build at home. I can probably do that for WAY less than $200.

This sounds like a great solution to me for a because I do like the Ikea Laxeby and it’s good value IMO as long as you have something to put it on securely.

Building your own solid slatted system would also be a good option and you could control the build quality and design yourself. I don’t have any links saved but I have seen some good designs in various internet searches or websites I’ve come across from time to time.

Phoenix