Do you dread climbing into bed at the end of the day because you know you’ll be tossing and turning for the next eight hours? Do you wake up every morning with your entire body aching? If you answered yes to either question, it might be time to consider an adjustable bed.
At Garner Appliance & Mattress, we want you to get the best night’s sleep every night, so we’ve summarized the most important things to keep in mind when you’re looking for an adjustable bed.
Adjustable Beds for Any Budget
Many people assume that adjustable beds are prohibitively expensive, but in reality, adjustable beds have become more affordable in recent years.
You don’t have to buy a custom mattress for most adjustable bed frames. Modern adjustable bed frames are compatible with most—but not all—memory foam, latex, and hybrid mattresses, but make sure to check compatibility before you purchase a mattress.
Stylish Comfort
Adjustable beds are designed to look sleek and stylish alongside your existing bedroom furniture. Most adjustable beds include headboard brackets, so you can make your adjustable bed part of your matching bedroom set.
Advantages of Adjustable Beds
- Relieve Pain and Discomfort: Adjustable beds can alleviate neck, shoulder, and back issues that are often exacerbated by traditional flat beds.
- Reduce Snoring and Mouth Breathing: Elevating your head just a few inches with an adjustable bed can open your airways and reduce snoring and mouth breathing.
- Improve Acid Reflux and Heartburn: Elevating your head while you sleep will encourage healthier digestion and prevent painful stomach acids from creeping into your throat and causing heartburn and acid reflux.
- Improve Circulation: Adjustable beds are ideal for sleepers with poor circulation who need to elevate their legs and feet to promote blood flow and reduce swelling. Many high-end models include a zero-gravity option that lifts your head and feet above your heart to enhance blood flow, improve circulation, and reduce strain on the heart.
- Promote Independence: Adjustable beds can make it easier for people with mobility issues to get into and out of bed. Some adjustable beds can even incorporate handrails into the frame for added stability.
- Customize Comfort: If your bed partner has different elevation or comfort needs, look for models with dual controls and a split base, so each partner can adjust one side of the bed.
Disadvantages of Adjustable Beds
- Movement Limitations: Active sleepers might feel restricted by their limited choice of sleeping positions when portions of the bed are elevated.
- Relocation Complications: Adjustable beds tend to be heavy and difficult to move from one place to another, so they are best for those who don’t plan to relocate anytime soon.
- Noise Potential: Since adjustable beds contain motors and moving parts, the frame or motor might make noise as you adjust positions. If you’re concerned about the noise level, look for models that prioritize quiet operation.
- Electronic Complications: The electronics in adjustable beds offer many advantages (such as USB charging ports, massage options, and the ability to change positions via remote control or smart home connections), but those conveniences come with one potential disadvantage: Any item that contains electronic mechanisms has the potential to fail.
If you’re looking for ways to improve the quality of your sleep, come talk to our mattress experts at Garner Appliance & Mattress. We have showrooms conveniently located in Garner, Raleigh, and Clayton, so stop by the location closest to you and check out our selection of adjustable beds.