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Bunky Board
$79.00 - $179.00
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Choose ItemsMake the most of your platform bed or specialty mattress with this slender and supportive under-mattress pallet. Perfect for a "specialty" mattress that requires a solid surface foundation. Wrapped wood frame is covered in fire-retardant, quilted damask. Dust cover protects the underside. Raises a mattress 2" without changing the look of the bed.
- Premium stud-grade pine wood frame wrapped in heavy-duty cardboard
- Fire-retardant fabric top cover, bottom dust cover
- Made in USA
Bunky Board
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Gives solid, supportive feel to bed
I ordered the Colette bed (also from C&B) and tried sleeping on it with and without the bunky board. I really like the extra support of the bunky board. It makes my bed feel more solid and stable underneath my mattress. If I never tried the bunky board, I don't think I would've complained that the bed frame wasn't supportive enough (it's fine), but now that I've tried sleeping with the bunky board I wouldn't want to go without! The 2" height also makes the sheets easier to change (and an added bonus is that the subtle increase in height makes the bed look more elegant!) If you're on the fence, and you can afford it, I would highly recommend it.
February 7, 2012
Bunky board does change appearance of bed
I ordered bunky boards to ensure a proper foundation for my twin mattresses. The bunky boards are slightly larger than the standard twin mattress and therefore can be seen sitting under the mattress. They could be hidden using bed skirts, but skirts do not suit the contemporary design of the room. We had to purchase fitted sheets that fit snugly over both the mattress and the bunky board to achieve a clean look.
September 22, 2011
Worth the money
I purchased these because my daughter has a platform bed and it is always such a challenge to change the sheets. I use these along with the Tate bet and C&B mattress. I have never tried the bed without them so I can't speak to their impact on comfort but they certainly life the mattress just the right amount.
August 29, 2011
Great buy
This is just the right amount of support needed between my mattress and the slats of my bed to give the unit a solid, firm feel.
After just a few nights on my new bunkie board my back feels great. The bed has also stopped its loud squeaking when I turn over of get up in the night with this addition. The board also gives a 2+ inch lift to the mattress making it look more grand and easier to change the bedding.
Love it!
August 23, 2011
The Solution to my Problem Solved!
I was hesitant to purchase this item after reading a few negative reviews. However, I really had no other options so I thought I'd try it and see for myself.
I have a California King Size bed which uses wooden slats but requires a solid supportive foundation. A regular box spring would make the bed too high. So originally I purchased a set of 6inch low profile box springs. Still my bed looked undesirably high. I searched the net for a resolution but couldn't find anything here in the US. I thought I would just have to live with it or get a new bed. Then while browsing Crate and Barrel for household items, I found the Bunky Board.
After debating if I should buy, I made up my mind and made the purchase. The shipment was quick and simple! I don't know how anyone could complain about this product, unless they're not using them properly. I found them to be made with quality and I know quality when I see it and feel it. They're strong, sturdy, and solid. They are ideal for beds that sit too high with box springs. They are useful if your bed uses "slats", and requires mattress support. Bunky Boards create a solid foundation for your mattress. They don't make your mattress feel hard or less comfortable. Now my bed looks great. I don't have to run and hop to get get in bed anymore Lol.
This product is worth the money and I recommend them. I would buy them again and again. You're reading this review trying to make a decision just like I did. My advice, first do your measurements and then go from there. I'm very satisfied with my purchase. It was the solution to my problem, and it just might be the solution to yours also.
August 16, 2011
Nice Addition to My New Bed
I just purchased the king-size white Ledge bed, along with a king-size Crate and Barrel Beautyrest Special-Edition mattress. My husband and I put the bed together yesterday and slept on it for the first time last night.
The BUNKY BOARDS are a great addition! The king-size bed frame requires two bunky boards which fit easily on top of the wood slats of the frame. For a large bed, we wanted the additional stability and support that box springs normally provide, and the bunky board pallets fulfill that purpose. They provide a nice firm, non-slip foundation.
They also fill in the small gaps between the frame and the mattress so that there is no open space to the floor. In the long run, I think that having the bunky boards between the mattress and the floor will keep the mattress cleaner and less likely to accumulate dust from underneath the bed.
They are 2" high and do not interfere with the look of the contemporary low bed frame. They are made of light-weight pine slats wrapped in a thin damask padding. They are an updated version of the solid plywood planks that used to come with larger beds.
I don't think that a heavier, more substantial frame or thicker padding would provide any more support. It would just add to the weight of the bed. As with a regular box spring, the goal is to absorb movement and add stability, and it certainly feels like the bunky boards are doing that.
Imho, the bunky boards are worth getting because they help to distribute the weight, and they add strength to the bed. I was really tired of feeling all of the movement from box springs. These neat pallets add to the overall comfort of sleeping on a mattress without box springs.
July 24, 2011
Well-rested
I bought this bunky board to replace a box spring --after several tries with other options that left me unable to sleep well.
It is FANTASTIC! The bed is now exactly the right firmness. This is the best purchase I have made in a long time.
June 19, 2011
Worst bunky boards ever
These bunky boards are of such inferior quality that I am shocked Crate and Barrel carries them. The "heavy-duty cardboard" which wraps around the sturdy pine frame offers NO support whatsoever. There are great swales of about 20 inches between the frame supports that dip down at least one inch. There is no way that a mattress placed on top of these would not begin to sag. Also, I am returning them to the warehouse myself or else I would have been charged for the delivery truck to pick them back up.
April 23, 2011
king set bunkie board
this is a great product, i recently went to a platform bed and needed just a small platfrom to raise my matress above the wood lip on the platform, this was perfect and fits perfect.
April 22, 2011
Does its job well.
I have a bed with slats, making box springs unnecessary. But my 9" mattress sat too low for my taste. This bunky board should measure 2" but seems a bit thicker, which is fine with me. Now my mattress no longer looks like it is sinking out of sight into the frame of the bed. And it is much easier to get my hands under the edges of the mattress when changing the sheets. My mattress is made of latex and subsequently is heavy, so the bunky board has been of great assistance during linen changes. C&B had my bunky board delivered even earlier than promised during the ordering process. The delivery team was courteous and efficient. I couldn't be more pleased.
October 26, 2010
Raises the mattress, nice foundation
Having never tried a platform bed without this bunky board, I can't say anything for comparison. But it seems to be a great product. I like that it raises the mattress so you can get your hands in there to change the sheets easier. I also feel like it has to be a better foundation than just the slats on a platform bed, which is why I purchased it. Does it's job for a reasonable price.
June 16, 2010
Very thin cardboard base on not enough slots
We got a new mattress that comes with a recommendation for a solid base for our slatted base platform bed. Since my daughter has a bunk bed and the boards are very solid, we decided to get one. We couldn't find it locally, so we were excited when we found a queen size one at Crate and Barrel. What a disappointment when we got the delivery and noticed that it is just a very thin cardboard on just five horizontal and one vertical 2 1/2 inch slats. My daughter's full size boards have nine horizontal and one vertical 3 inch slats. Since we couldn't find the bunky board locally, we'll keep it, but I was expecting higher quality from Crate and Barrel.
June 5, 2010
Lifesaver
Why doesn't every store sell these? I bought this to go with the Jackson bed and my memory foam mattress, and it works perfectly. I was looking everywhere trying to find a platform bed that had more than just slats, but this was a much cheaper solution. Worth every cent. I was ready to give up and go out and buy a boxspring.
April 26, 2010
Good stabilizer
Well worth the extra expense for a bed that does not require a box spring. We tried our new bed and mattress for about a month, and noticed a big difference after we added the bunky board. Before we used the board, our mattress, while comfortable, shifted around when we got in and out of bed and when we moved around at night, to the point where the corner of our fitted sheet began to stretch and rip. The bunky board really helped to stabilize our mattress (and save our sheets!).
April 18, 2010
Best money I've spent in a long time!
Never knew these even existed! Our bed and the bed in one of our guest bedrooms were unbelievably high. They both have pillow top mattresses that are about 18 inches deep. We never thought about how these would work out in 'real life' till after we bought them. We almost had to take a running leap to get into our's each night and I had actually bought a little set of steps for the one in the guest bedroom. Then my husband had hip surgery and it got even harder for him to get into our bed. Found these wonderful bunky boards from C & B and we LOVE them. They solved the problem. Our beds are at a nice, normal height now and it's easy to get in and out of bed. I was also very happy at the reasonable price. A great item!
January 12, 2010
Great Addition
So glad we purchased this for our new bed and mattress. It added a couple of inches of height that we needed, and it distributes weight very well.
December 20, 2009
queen size bunky board
I ordered this because I recently had
knee surgery and had trouble climbing
into my bed. I replaced the box spring
with the bunky board and lowered my
bed by about 6 inches. wonderful
and great delivery.
November 14, 2009
Just what I needed
Box springs are a scam. When I finally came to that realization, I was happy to buy the queen sized bunky board. It works wonderfully and I couldn't be more pleased.
And the delivery was excellent.
July 30, 2009
Provides Great Support
Although the Bunky Board is a bit pricey for what it is, it's well worth it and provides the support you need for platform beds. I have a temperpedic-like mattress, and I needed something to help support it on my platform bed. This works perfectly because it isn't bulky like other mattress support systems.
June 20, 2009
Perfect when you need more than just slats
This bunky board was the perfect solution to allow me to place my individually-pocketed coil queen mattress on a platform bed. Slats alone did not provide a firm enough surface for this kind of mattress and the bunky board was the answer! I was able to place the board right over the slats and the mattress does not slide due to the nicely padded bunky board surface. Highly recommended.
May 28, 2009
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