If you are in the market for a new bed, you may have considered investing in an electronically adjustable bed base. Once reserved only for hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare settings, adjustable bed bases are now making a leap into the domestic home. Like many other consumers, you may be unsure about the pros and cons of owning an adjustable bed base and left wondering whether it is a worthwhile investment or not. In this article, we will help to make up your mind by summarising the positives and negatives of owning an adjustable base. Read on to discover whether an adjustable bed base will make a welcome addition to your bedroom furniture.
Adjustable Bed Pros
Comfort
Everybody wants a comfortable bed that allows them to have a decent night's sleep and to wake up feeling well-rested and refreshed. Adjustable beds offer greater comfort than conventional beds by enabling users to find their optimal sleep position.
Some adjustable bed bases also boast additional features, such as a massage function. What could be more comfortable than settling into your nice cosy bed and enjoying a relaxing massage before drifting off to sleep?
Combine your new adjustable bed base with some fresh new bed sheets and pillows and a cooling mattress, and enjoy the comfiest night's sleep of your life!
Pain Relief
If you have tired, achy, and painful joints, then an adjustable bed base is just what you need. Providing support in all the right places, an adjustable bed can improve the quality of life of people suffering from chronic conditions, such as sciatica and rheumatoid arthritis. An adjustable bed base can tailor your sleeping position to support your most painful joints.
Improve Sleep Quality
Undisturbed sleep is one of the greatest gifts your new adjustable bed will provide you with. A conventional bed restricts you to a static horizontal position which can be uncomfortable, particularly for those with specific muscular and joint problems. On the other hand, an adjustable bed base allows you to raise the upper or lower half of your body as needed to support your problematic areas. This means you can lie back and enjoy a restful night’s kip!
Improve Circulation
One of the key advantages that an adjustable bed base offers you is improved circulation. By elevating your head and legs into what’s known as a “zero-gravity position,” you decrease the amount of work that your body has to put in to pump blood all around your body. Improved circulation alleviates symptoms such as swollen feet and legs, reduced blood flow to feet and high blood pressure.
Ease Acid Reflux Symptoms
An electronically adjustable bed base could be your biggest ally if you suffer from painful acid reflux symptoms. With the simple touch of a button, you can raise the top half of your body, allowing gravity to work with you to keep stomach acid in your stomach exactly where it should be!
Improve Snoring
A final but equally important benefit of an adjustable bed base is the potential to reduce snoring and sleep apnoea dramatically. Elevating your head improves the flow of air through your airways and reduces the noisy upper airway vibrations, which result in that characteristic snoring sound. This will help you and your partner get a better night’s sleep!
Adjustable Bed Cons
Clearly, there are plenty of benefits to owning an adjustable bed base, but are there any cons?
Expensive
It's no secret. Given the advanced technology and features offered by an electronically adjustable bed base, they are expensive. A conventional bed may be cheaper, but it will not offer any of the benefits mentioned above. Can you really put a price on a decent and comfortable night’s sleep? If you are looking for high quality at an affordable price, check out Flexispot’s adjustable bed base. We don’t believe cost should be a barrier to a comfortable night’s sleep!
Heaviness
Compared to the average traditional bed, an adjustable bed base is heavy; there’s no doubt about it. The advanced technology required to power an adjustable bed makes this inevitable. Unfortunately, this means that it is difficult to move and position an adjustable bed, so try and avoid relocating it too often!
Noisy
Finally, you may be surprised at how noisy some adjustable beds are! Depending on the model, operating the motor to adjust the position of your bed may cause enough noise to wake up your partner! Some adjustable beds offer “whisper technology” to limit the noise during use. Shop around and make sure you try out the adjustable mechanisms to know exactly how loud they are before purchasing your bed! Flexispot’s motorised base quietly delivers a max thrust of 6000N (600kg) at a sound level of <50db, helping to avoid any unnecessary awakenings.
Closing Thoughts
Hopefully, this article has shown you that there are many good reasons why investing in an adjustable bed base is a good idea. Do your research and think about the features that are important to you before choosing a suitable adjustable bed base.
