Stacking 2 mattresses (floor, futon, design, bedroom)

[kelly237]

I am going to be in a temporary apartment while I house shop.
I will need to store one full boxsprings & mattress unless I
set up the extra bedroom in the apartment with a bed made up of a box spring & 2 mattresses.

My college age kids could also use it as a futon on the floor during the holidays.

Is there anything wrong with having a higher bed & double stacked mattresses?

[chet everett]

Mattress manufacturers do not recommend this -- they design the mattress to lay atop a box spring (which has pretty firm top) or a platform, which is generally plywood. You will introduce a lot more instability.

[nuts2uiam]

Generally agree with Chet Everetts' comments with a few questions. What is the time frame for this arrangement and how long will the kids be sleeping on it? If it is short term ( a week) then I think you should be ok but I would not make this a long term solution for the reason Chet stated. If it will not be used then you should be ok for a longer period of time.

[kelly237]

I have a 6 month lease and will be house shopping during this time..

It will be in a spare bedroom and adult kids, grandkids & guest will be using that bed occasionally..

[silibran]

Can you put the extra mattress in the closet? I am thinking of perhaps standing it up on its end?

If the mattress is an expensive one in quite good condition, then I think I'd pay to store it. If it isn't that great, then I think I'd get rid of it.

[irman]

My grand mother slept like that most of her life ...
Box spring on top of box spring, then two mattresses !

[kelly237]

Originally Posted by irman

My grand mother slept like that most of her life ...
Box spring on top of box spring, then two mattresses !

Well now you have me thinking !!!

Instead of bedframe, box spring & 2 mattresses
Do 2 box springs & 2 mattresses..

[nuts2uiam]

And don't forget the ladder to get into bed.