For many of us, our beds are an important part of life. It's where we relax and recharge after a long day, so it stands to reason that having a comfortable bed plays an essential role in getting the restful sleep needed for optimal performance during our waking hours. But when it comes to improving our sleeping arrangements, we only consider replacing the mattress, overlooking one of the essential components–the bed base
Many people still remain unaware of just how much difference an adjustable bed base can make to their sleeping experience, often mistakenly associating them with hospital beds.
In reality, electric beds open up a world of possibilities, allowing users to tailor their beds to their individual sleep needs. Ultimately, choosing the right bed is about finding a balance between comfort and practicality - something that might cost a little bit extra but could potentially make all the difference when it comes to having an enjoyable night's rest.
But what exactly do adjustable beds bring to the table? In this blog post, we'll discuss the different features of electric beds and dive into the benefits of each feature in contributing to the comfort and convenience of these beds.
Are Adjustable Beds More Comfortable than Traditional Beds?
Adjustable beds may not be the right fit for everyone, but their advantages over traditional beds cannot be denied.
Whether you are looking to customize your sleep position or experience luxury amenities, adjustable beds offer a variety of features that provide an unmatched level of comfort and convenience that can take the sleeping experience to a whole new level.
Let's look at these features that make adjustable bed bases better than traditional ones.
Adjust to Your Sleep Position
This is the whole idea behind adjustable bed frames: they offer the ability to adjust your sleeping position for maximum comfort and support; no more searching for that "just right" spot when lying down for the night. By raising or lowering the head, upper body, and lower extremities individually, you can find a position that meets your specific needs for viewing TV, reading, napping, or lounging around.
What are the Benefits of this Adjustability?
Adjusting your electric bed can help in many ways, such as relieving stress on key areas of your body, improving posture, reducing snoring due to blocked airways, reducing joint pain, and swelling in the lower extremities, among other benefits.
You can easily adjust the height and angle of your bed to align with your spine and neck while maintaining maximum support for your body. This firm support helps alleviate aches and pains associated with certain medical conditions, such as arthritis or fibromyalgia.
Moreover, adjustable bed bases have been shown to improve blood circulation, relieve breathing issues such as sleep apnea, and even reduce acid reflux.
Memory Presets
With memory presets, you can instantly set up your adjustable bed frame to a pre-programmed setting/ position you specified previously. Just press a button, and voilà! You can recall the exact position you need for maximum comfort, saving time and hassle night after night. Even better - preset your favorite positions for different activities such as watching television or even reading a book.
Built-in Massage Functions
If you enjoy the feeling of a good massage, adjustable bed frames now come with built-in massage functions that allow you to enjoy this sensation while you lay in bed. These features help alleviate sore muscles and relax the body with rippling, vibrating sensations targeting your upper and lower body. All this can be done conveniently, as you can also adjust the mode and intensity of the massage based on your preference.
Built-in Speakers
With some high end models of electric beds, you can turn your bedroom into a virtual spa-like sanctuary thanks to built-in speakers that allow you to listen to calming music, audio books, classical piano, meditation tapes, nature sounds or any other form of sound that helps set the mood for sleep.
Dual Adjustment
If you share a bed with someone, then this will be a feature that you will greatly appreciate. Dual adjustment allows both partners to make independent adjustments to their side of the bed so that neither of your sleep habits or preferences has to match or be compromised. Although this function is incredibly useful, keep in mind that you'll need two separate mattresses or a split king mattress so each side of the bed can be adjusted separately.
USB Charging
Many adjustable bed frames come with convenient USB charging ports to the sides that make it easy to charge your devices while you recharge during the night. But that can be a double-edged sword. Sure, it's great not to have to leave your warm and cozy bed in order to plug your phone in, but just make sure to resist the temptation of using your phone right before going to sleep, as studies show that the blue light emitted from phones can disrupt your sleep patterns.
Under Bed Lighting
As most of us have experienced at one time or another, bumping into things in the dark is never fun; however, with an under bed light, you no longer have to worry about stubbing your toe or running into things when heading to the washroom in the middle of the night. Plus, this feature places a dim glow of light at the edge of the bed, creating a peaceful, cozy mood lighting for when you're winding down for bedtime.
You can easily turn on the lights from your mobile device or through the remote control; some can even let you alter the brightness according to your preference.
Height Customization
Some adjustable bed frames offer a unique advantage with their height customization feature: you can change the height of your electric bed at the push of a button-something traditional beds can't do! Not only is this an incredibly convenient way to customize your sleeping experience, but it can be immensely helpful to those with physical impairments or age-related issues that make getting in and out of bed more difficult.
Remote control, Apps, and Bluetooth Connectivity
Many models offer the convenience of wireless remotes that give you precise control over the frame's functions. You can also find beds that have phone compatibility for even greater convenience.
And for tech-savvy individuals interested in voice activation, advanced adjustable bed models offer Alexa and Google connectivity so that you can manage your frame with just a few simple commands.
Timed Adjustments Based on Your Sleeping Habbits and Patterns
The adjustable bed frame can be programmed to make subtle changes periodically while you sleep to ensure that your body position remains comfortable. Such adjustments may include raising or lowering your head and feet at pre-set intervals. Plus, if you snore or tend to shift around during the night, certain models come equipped with sensors that detect it and make appropriate adjustments. Features like anti-snoring presets will elevate your head slightly, reducing snoring.
Alarm Clock Function
Waking up in the morning is often one of the most difficult tasks, and it can be even more challenging if you're not used to loud alarms. An adjustable bed frame with an alarm clock feature can make your mornings a bit easier by offering you a silent alarm option.
This silent alarm option offers a convenient way to wake up that is much kinder on your body and mind than those dreaded blaring alarms that jolt us from our sleep. This feature allows you to set the time of the alarm; then, when it goes off, instead of a loud sound, you are greeted with gentle ripples and vibrations that massage your body and help you naturally ease into consciousness. Some models may not have this alarm function; instead, they will automatically raise your adjustable bed base to an upright position at the set time of the alarm.
Are Adjustable Bed Frames That Expensive?
One of the cons of adjustable beds is that they are pretty expensive. Fortunately, some models are more affordable. They may not have all the high-end features, but they offer the most important basics. A great option to start your journey without breaking the bank is the Adjustable Bed Base S1, which has a basic head and upper body adjustment/recline option. This can significantly improve your sleep quality by relieving symptoms such as snoring, breathing difficulties, acid reflux, and back pain. What's even better is that it can be placed directly on your existing bed frame, so no additional work or installations are needed! And it's even remote-controlled for added convenience.
Grander features come at a slight additional cost, as with the Adjustable Bed Base S5. This powerful bed frame offers upper and lower body adjustability, zero gravity function, memory presets, height adjustability, zero clearance, under-bed lighting, and a side pocket to store the remote and other small devices. And if two people sleep in the same bed, you could even get the Split King design, allowing each person to adjust their half of the bed individually.
So sure, the sticker prices can seem high, but when you consider all the health benefits and features they come with, they become much more attractive! You don't need all the bells and whistles to experience comfort; basic adjustments like "head up" or "foot up" are often enough. Plus, it's just plain nice to be able to tailor your sleeping position to what feels best for you.
So why not give one a try today?
