Understanding Adjustable Beds and Adjustable Bed Frames

An adjustable bed is one that can take up a number of different positions, which allied with an appropriate mattress can transform your bed into a piece of bedroom furniture and your bedroom from a place for sleeping to a place of relaxation at any time of the day or night. It should be on your wish list because it will transform not only the way you live, but also how well you sleep.

An adjustable bed frame can look like an ordinary bed when it is flat, but there are a number of positions it can move to. It can have what is known as two point articulation which means the bed frame has the ability to fold in two different places, so there are three distinct sections, the head, foot and middle. So not only can you elevate your upper body, you can have a huge number of positions for optimum comfort. Allowing you to adjust the frame three ways means each part can be angled to achieve the position of maximum comfort, whether that be for sleeping, reading, watching television. These almost countless positions can be achieved using a remote control with preset.

The more luxurious adjustable electric bed frame should include dual adjustment, which means each side of the bed can be independently adjusted for comfort.

Any quality remote control especially for a dual adjustable bed frame needs to have dual whisper quiet  motors so you don't wake your partner in the middle of the night if you want to use another of your position options. You will want a back up power supply in case of power failure, and wireless remote control is also ideal with programmable settings and timer options.

Look out for Wall Hugger models so you stay in line with your bedside table when you elevate your upper body

Some adjustable bed frames will also work with your existing headboard, and you will find that adjustable beds come in the normal size bed, a king adjustable bed, queen size adjustable, twin size etc.

It is important you ensure that the mattresses you purchase whether they be foam, latex or spring, fit with the bed, and the sheets are suitable for the dual control twin bed.

The Leggett Platt Adjustable Bed is the original and you can be sure of their quality as any customer review will confirm. They remain the best or very close.