Slatted Bed Bases Made from Solid Wood – Sustainable, Ergonomic and Durable

A good slatted bed base is the foundation for restful sleep. It supports your mattress, distributes pressure evenly and ensures a comfortable lying feeling – whether you're looking for a roll-up slatted base, an adjustable slatted base or an electric slatted base. At ekomia you'll find high-quality models made from certified wood in all standard sizes.

What are Slatted Bed Bases?

A slatted bed base forms the supporting foundation of your bed. It usually consists of a frame with wooden slats running across that elastically support your mattress. This optimally relieves pressure on your body and improves air circulation under the mattress. This keeps the sleeping climate pleasantly dry and hygienic. Depending on the model, a slatted base can be rigid, flexible or even electrically adjustable.

What Types of Slatted Bed Bases are Available?

Slatted bed bases differ in construction, material and functionality. While simple roll-up slatted bases consist of solid wooden slats and offer a firm foundation, sprung slatted bases feature elastically mounted spring wood slats that individually adapt to your body. Particularly comfortable are adjustable slatted bases where the head and foot sections can be adjusted manually or electrically – ideal for reading, relaxing or elevating your legs.

How High are Slatted Bed Bases?

Roll-up slatted bases are typically about 2 cm high, while sprung slatted bases usually range between 5 and 10 cm. With electric slatted bases, the total height can be up to 12 cm depending on the motorization. Make sure your bed frame has sufficient insertion depth so that the mattress and frame align harmoniously.

What Makes a Good Slatted Bed Base?

A high-quality slatted bed base not only provides ergonomic support but is also durable and quiet. Quality shows in the details – from the mounting of the slats to the wood processing.

Which Slatted Bed Bases Don't Squeak?

A good slatted bed base should remain quiet even during movement. In our sprung models, the slats are mounted on rubber caps. These prevent friction between wood and frame, ensuring a peaceful night – completely squeak-free.

With roll-up slatted bases, you should ensure that the slats don't rub against the bed frame by properly securing them to the bed frame.

How Long Do Good Slatted Bed Bases Last?

Roll-up slatted bases made from solid wood are virtually indestructible, but individual slats can break more easily under heavy point loads. Sprung slatted bases offer more comfort and point stability but lose some elasticity after many years. Replacement every 8–10 years is generally advisable – similar to mattresses.

Number and Width of Slats

The number and width of slats influence stability and elasticity. We recommend models with at least 28 spring slats that aren't too wide, to support the mattress evenly while providing good ventilation. The denser the slats, the more precisely the slatted base can adapt to your body.

Zones and Central Zone Adjustment

A high-quality slatted bed base is divided into several ergonomic zones – often seven. These so-called 7-zone slatted bases specifically adapt to different body areas: Softer zones in the shoulder area allow deeper sinking, while firmer zones in the lumbar and pelvic area provide stable support for the spine. This keeps the spine straight and relaxed even when lying on your side.

Particularly practical is the central zone adjustment, which allows you to individually adjust the firmness in the middle part of the slatted base. Through sliding adjusters or regulators on the double slats, the suspension can be precisely tuned to your body weight and sleeping habits – the further you push the regulators outward, the firmer the lying surface becomes. This allows you to change the lying comfort at any time without having to replace the mattress.

This flexible adjustment not only provides better sleeping comfort but also extends the lifespan of your mattress, as the load is distributed evenly. Zones and central zone adjustment are therefore a crucial feature if you value ergonomic and long-term healthy sleep.

What Should You Consider Before Buying?

What Size Do I Need?

The slatted bed base should match the mattress size exactly. Common dimensions are 90x200 cm for single beds and 140x200 cm or larger for double beds. From 160x200 cm, usually two individual slatted bases are used to maintain stability and elasticity.

Will the Slatted Base Fit in My Bed?

Most beds are manufactured to internal dimensions – exactly 140x200 cm for example. Slatted bases are produced slightly smaller so they fit easily. According to European Standard EN 1334:1996, they can be manufactured up to 20mm less in length and width than the bed's internal dimensions to fit easily into the bed.

For roll-up slatted bases, ensure your bed has lateral support rails. Roll-up bases need these on the sides because they don't have a frame. Sprung slatted bases usually rest on a surrounding frame.

Which Slatted Base for Which Mattress?

The choice of the right slatted base is closely related to your mattress. Innerspring mattresses are only partially suitable for adjustable slatted bases, as their springs cannot flexibly move along – here a stable, firm foundation is recommended. For cold foam or latex mattresses, however, you can use both rigid and adjustable models. These mattress types are elastic enough to optimally adapt to the movements of the slatted base.

With partner mattresses that have a continuous cover, you should avoid electrically or manually adjustable slatted bases. If only one side is adjusted, uneven tension occurs in the cover, which can damage the material over time. In this case, two separate mattresses are usually the better solution.

How Do You Properly Adjust Slatted Bases?

Many high-quality slatted bases feature so-called central zone regulators or firmness sliders in the pelvic and lumbar area. With these, you can individually adjust the firmness of your slatted base and specifically accommodate your sleeping habits and body build.

The sliders are usually located on double-mounted spring slats in the middle of the base. When you push the regulators outward, the two slats lie closer together – the suspension becomes firmer and gives less. If you push them inward, more space is created between the slats, making the area softer and more elastic. This way you can optimally adjust the slatted base to your preferred sleeping position: somewhat firmer for back and stomach sleepers, somewhat softer for side sleepers, so that shoulders and hips can sink in comfortably.

It's best to test different settings over several nights to find out which firmness offers you the best long-term sleeping comfort. Make sure your spine runs as straight as possible when lying on your side and that you don't feel any pressure points when lying down. Correct adjustment not only supports your back but also extends the lifespan of both slatted base and mattress.

When Should You Replace Slatted Bases?

If your mattress sags, noises occur, or you frequently have back pain in the morning, the slatted base could be the cause. After ten years at the latest, replacement is worthwhile – especially for sprung models whose elasticity decreases over time.

Slatted Bases at ekomia

Which Models and Sizes Does ekomia Offer?

At ekomia you'll find slatted bases made from certified wood for every requirement – from simple roll-up bases to electrically adjustable premium models. All variants are manufactured in Europe and convince with durable materials, ergonomic support and sustainable processing.

• Slatted Base Rigid – The Rigid is a classic, stable roll-up slatted base made from FSC®-certified pine. It offers a particularly firm lying surface and is ideal for those who like to sleep hard or already own a high-quality mattress. Thanks to its simple construction, it's durable, affordable and can be transported in a space-saving manner.
• Slatted Base Elastique – The Elastique is a sprung frame base made from solid beech wood with elastically mounted spring slats made from beech plywood. In the central zone, you can individually adjust the firmness via sliders to optimally support your back and hips. The slats are mounted on rubber caps – ensuring noise-free operation and even pressure distribution.
• Slatted Base Float – The Float is a high-quality 7-zone slatted base with continuous slats extending to the edge. This eliminates any annoying gap in the middle of the bed when two bases are placed side by side. The ergonomic zones precisely adapt to different body areas – from shoulder to hip – and promote a healthy lying position.
• Slatted Base Float Vari – The Float Vari offers all the advantages of the Float but is additionally manually adjustable. Head and foot sections can be raised independently for more comfortable reading or elevating your legs. Ideal for those who value comfort and flexibility.
• Slatted Base Float Electric – The Float Electric is the comfort variant with electric motor and wireless remote control. Head and foot sections can be adjusted continuously, so you can reach your favorite position at the touch of a button. Despite the technology, the slatted base remains quiet, durable and completely made from sustainable beech wood. The motor is flat-mounted in the frame and doesn't protrude below the slatted base – so Float fits into most beds without problems.

All models are available in standard sizes 80x200, 90x200, 100x200, 120x200, 140x200, 160x200, 180x200 and 200x200 cm. For beds from 160 cm width, usually two individual slatted bases are combined – this maintains stability and each side of the bed can be individually adjusted. For particularly large beds, models with 220 cm length are also available.

Regardless of the model, at ekomia you benefit from high-quality craftsmanship, certified materials and a well-thought-out, ergonomic construction that offers you many years of healthy sleeping comfort.

How Sustainable are ekomia Slatted Bases?

At ekomia, we rely on certified wood from sustainable forestry. Our roll-up slatted bases are made from FSC-certified pine, while sprung models are crafted from PEFC-certified beech wood. All materials are low in pollutants & durable.

Conclusion

A high-quality slatted bed base is the perfect foundation for healthy sleep. Whether firm roll-up slatted base or flexible, adjustable slatted base – at ekomia you'll find sustainable models that match your bed, your mattress and your sleeping style. Discover our slatted bases made from certified wood now and experience natural comfort night after night.