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Building your perfect sleep oasis often begins with an exceptional, hand-crafted Stearns & Foster® mattress. Like Jack and Rose, peanut butter and jelly, and all of the other perfect pairings in life, your dream mattress is never complete without the right foundation. When you think about the ultimate night’s sleep, the first thing that comes to mind is typically the mattress itself (and rightfully so). While this may be true, the star of the show would be nothing without an exceptional supporting cast. Adding a foundation or power base to your Stearns & Foster® mattress can enhance your sleep quality while delivering the best comfort and design to your home. But how do you create the perfect match?

After selecting your mattress, we recommend pairing it with a flat foundation or a power base.

Shoppers are often surprised to learn that we design Stearns & Foster® mattresses to be supported by a solid foundation — whether a flat foundation or a power base — to provide adequate support and indulgent comfort. A flat surface with sufficient center support is required to ensure complete warranty protection for all Stearns & Foster® mattresses. When considering which support system is best for your space, it’s essential to understand the features and benefits. We asked our product development experts to provide a deep dive into the differences, so you can decide which option best fits your lifestyle.

Why Should You Pick a Flat Foundation?

Pair a flat foundation with your mattress to create a simple, traditional feel in your space. Stearns & Foster® flat foundations are made from high-grade wood, containing a high-gauge steel wire support structure. The flat foundation will provide a solid, supportive base for your mattress to enhance comfort — all while maintaining the integrity and lifespan of the mattress. A flat foundation replaces a box spring and can be placed directly on your bed frame. We offer flat foundations in two heights: low profile (5") and high profile (9") — both include a 10-year limited warranty.

What’s a Power Base?

If you want to add adjustability and extra features to create a more personalized, luxurious sleep experience, a power base may be better for you. A power base allows you to customize the position of your mattress by adjusting the head and foot lifts. Some power base models include additional features like massage, automatic snore detection, and more!

All Stearns & Foster® mattresses can pair with a power base. Power bases should be used without any other foundation or box spring — place your mattress directly on top of the base. While the bases can stand alone, you may also pair them with most modern bed frames to add the finishing touch to your space. However, please note that they may not fit inside antique bed frames or other non-standard furniture; we always recommend measuring the inside of your existing frame before you place your order.

Which Power Base Should You Pick?

Power bases offer a variety of features that vary by model. While you can find the Ease® Power Base on our website, our sister company Tempur-Pedic® has additional options with enhanced features to complete your sleep experience.

Ease® Power Base: A simple option with the classic functions of an adjustable base.

• Head and Foot Lift: Gives you control of your sleeping space, with nearly unlimited head and foot lift positions, for reading, watching TV, or working.
• Zero Gravity Preset: Elevates your head and feet to simulate weightlessness and helps take the pressure off your back while you sleep.
• Adjustable/Removable Legs: Customizes your bed to the ideal height when you shorten or lengthen the segmented legs.

TEMPUR-Ergo® Power Base: Includes the features above, plus the addition of technologies like adjustable lumbar support and the pressure-relieving power of unlimited head and foot ergonomic positions, including Zero Gravity, to help you reach ultimate relaxation.

• QuietMode™: Gently tilts your mattress to an anti-snore position.
• 1-Zone Massage: A soothing massage for the lower back area that includes three intensity levels.
• Lumbar Support: A 6" range of adjustable support for your lower back, perfect whether sitting up or lying down.

TEMPUR-Ergo® Smart Base: All the same features as the Ergo® Power Base, plus all-night insights to monitor and adjust the base depending on how you sleep. The addition of Sleep Coaching powered by Sleeptracker-AI® allows you to view sleep metrics in an easy-to-use app.

• Snore Response™: Automatically senses snoring and raises your head to a position that may help reduce it.^
• Two-Zone Massage: Unwind with a soothing two-zone massage — one zone at the head and one at the feet — with three intensity levels.
• Smart Alarm: Triggers an alarm when it identifies your lightest phase of sleep; choose wake-up music or vibrations you can set to a specific time.
• Sleep Coaching powered by Sleeptracker-AI®: Get custom coaching and tips to improve your sleep and simplify your sleep routine.

TEMPUR-Ergo® ProSmart® Base: Our most advanced model includes everything you enjoy with the Ergo® Smart Base — plus, this innovative base uses integrated sound vibrations and immersive relaxation technology to help you prepare your mind and body for sleep.

• SoundScape™ Mode: Connect your smartphone or other devices using Bluetooth® wireless technology to play sounds or songs that help relax.
• Wind Down ™ Program: An exclusive preset program that cycles through multiple base positions and massage types, so you can comfortably drift off to sleep.
• Wave Form ™ Massage: A unique massage experience that transmits vibrations from the base throughout the mattress, allowing you to hear and feel sound.

Whether you choose a flat foundation or a power base, an Estate or a Reserve, you have the power to customize your sleep oasis. Learn more about how to find your perfect fit and complete your perfect night’s sleep here.

^Bed raises once approximately 12 degrees in response to snoring. This may reduce snoring in otherwise healthy individuals who snore due to body positioning.