Adjustable Bed Sizes and Dimensions Guide

One of the best adjustable bed frames on the market today in terms of extra features, cost, and style is the Amerisleep Adjustable Bed+. This sleek, modern-looking adjustable bed offers tons of perks above what every adjustable bed includes.

One of the best features of the Adjustable Bed+ is the rolling wave massage feature. The Adjustable Bed+ has two different massage motors for a relaxing full-body massage. The three intensity settings also allow you to choose how light or firm you want your massage to be.

The Adjustable Bed+ also features under-bed lighting to allow you to get in and out of bed without worrying about turning on the lights. It also has a wall glide design that shifts you back as it lifts you up to keep your nightstand in reach.

The Adjustable Bed+ is as smart as it is adjustable. It comes with a wireless remote control that allows you to adjust the settings, start and modify the massager, and control the lights at the touch of a button. If you don’t want to deal with the remote, the bed also connects to a mobile app and can obey smart assistant voice commands. It even has USB ports for your devices.

The Adjustable Bed+ also clocks in at a reasonable price. While some companies can charge well over $3,000 for a split king bed with all these features, the Adjustable Bed+ is just $2,100 for the largest sizes.

Budget shoppers may also want to consider the lower-priced Amerisleep Adjustable Bed. It has fewer features than the Adjustable Bed+ but offers what most sleepers need in an adjustable bed.

Other Factors to Consider

The size of your adjustable bed isn’t the only thing you have to worry about when shopping or redecorating. There are lots of other things to consider when you’re looking to purchase an adjustable base.

Bed Weight

Adjustable beds are not light. Even a twin can weigh around 150 pounds. And a king or California king will likely exceed 300. Adjustable hospital beds might even go up to 500 or 600 pounds. Most people won’t be springing for a hospital bed. But any adjustable bed setup is going to weigh a lot more than just a simple bed frame.

That means you’ll have to plan accordingly. If you move, it might take multiple people to take the bed apart and relocate it. Even if you only want to slide your adjustable bed frame around the room, that could be a lot harder than you anticipated.

Max Weight Capacity

All adjustable beds have a maximum weight that they can support before breaking. This weight includes the mattress and all sleepers who will be using it. You’ll want to get a good idea of what your mattress will weigh and be aware of the combined weight of all the sleepers using the bed.

Once you add all that up, try to get an adjustable bed with a max capacity well above the final number. That will give you some wiggle room in case you want to change your mattress, or your kids like to share your bed sometimes.

Ease of Setup

Some adjustable beds come with a lot of hardware and require some serious handyman skills to set up. Some don’t require any tools and very little skill.

You can often check out your potential new adjustable bed’s setup instructions online to see if it’s something you can handle. Customer reviews can also give you an idea of how simple it is to assemble a bed base and potential issues you might encounter, like an adjustable bed beeping before you connect a remote control.

Mattress Type

You can’t just toss any old mattress on an adjustable base. If you have an innerspring mattress, you’ll have to get rid of it. Innerspring mattress’s open coil networks are too stiff to move with an adjustable base. That means coil mattresses will either “float” because they remain straight while the bed moves. Or they’ll just break the first time you adjust the base.

That means for your adjustable base, you need a:

• Memory foam mattress
• Latex mattress
• Hybrid mattress

These mattress types are all flexible enough to move with your bed. They’re also heavy enough to stay firmly seated on the adjustable surface even as the bed moves.

Shopping can be made easier with an adjustable bed and mattress combo, but that’s not always an option. So it’s good to know what mattresses pair with an adjustable frame.

Mattress Thickness

When it comes to adjustable beds, you want a mattress thickness that’s neither too thick nor too thin, as both can inhibit easy movements of the base.

Budget

Adjustable bases are often more expensive than a simple platform bed or an average bed frame. However, there are lots of more affordable options on the market now than there were in the past. Even so, expect to pay between $1,000 to $3,500 for one.

Keep in mind that you might be able to get insurance or HSA to cover the cost. If you have a medical reason to need an adjustable bed (such as sleep apnea or spinal problems), you might be able to get a prescription for it. This can help you cover the cost. So talk to your doctor if you think you qualify.

Bed Features

Many people want more than just the basic benefits of an adjustable bed. While most beds can relieve symptoms of a medical condition, more upscale features such as massagers and under-bed lighting are less common.

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More Mattress and Accessory Size Guides

Adjustable beds are relatively straightforward when it comes to sizes, while other parts of your bed can be trickier when it comes to what the right size for you is. We have a number of guides discussing the potential dimensions of your mattress and its accessories.

• RV Mattress Sizes and Types
• Mattress Sizes and Dimensions in Canada
• Bunk Bed Mattress Size Guide
• Hospital Bed Mattress Sizes and Dimensions
• Bed Sheet Sizes and Dimensions Guide
• Bed Frame Sizes and Dimensions Guide
• Mattress Protector Sizes and Dimensions Guide
• Blanket Sizes and Dimensions Guide
• Murphy Bed Sizes and Dimensions Guide
• Bed Pillow Sizes Guide
• Headboard Sizes Chart and Dimensions Guide
• Pillowcase Sizes and Dimensions
• Mattress Foundation Sizes and Dimensions Guide
• Duvet Sizes and Dimensions Guide
• Comforter Sizes and Bedding Chart

We also have compare-and-contrast guides for popular mattress sizes:

• Twin vs Twin XL Mattresses
• Full vs Queen Mattresses
• Twin XL vs Full Mattresses
• King vs Queen Mattresses

FAQs

What sizes do adjustable beds come in?

Adjustable beds come in all the standard sizes. You can get an adjustable bed in any size from twin through California king.

One of the most popular adjustable bed sizes is the split king. In this setup, each partner in a couple gets one twin XL size adjustable base and mattress. This allows each partner to control their own adjustment settings. It also gives them the option to choose their own firmness and material preferences.

Can I use my existing bed frame with an adjustable bed?

That depends on the adjustable bed. Some adjustable beds are set up to give you the option to either stand them on their own or set them inside your existing bed frame. You might have to remove the rails and just attach the headboard and footboard to the adjustable base. Or you might be able to set the base right inside the rails. It just depends.

However, keep in mind that some adjustable beds can only stand on their own. This is especially true if they come with their own attachable headboards, storage drawers, or other features.

Those who want to put an adjustable base in their existing bed frame should pay special attention to the label and instructions on any adjustable base they look at to ensure it is manufactured to go inside a frame.

How do I know the weight capacity of my adjustable base?

Most adjustable bases are made to take the weight of a heavy foam mattress and possibly multiple sleepers. That means just about every adjustable base is going to have a pretty high max capacity.

However, it’s important to never assume a base can just hold your weight and the mattress’s weight. The only way to know for sure is to look at the label and actually see each individual bed’s capacity.

Do I need box springs on an adjustable bed?

No. You should never put box springs on an adjustable bed. You should also never put a mattress foundation on an adjustable bed. There should be nothing between the surface of your adjustable base and your mattress.

The reason is that box springs and mattress foundations are rigid. They’re made to support a flat mattress, not to move with an adjustable bed. If you change your adjustable bed’s settings, it could break the box spring set or bed foundation or even the adjustable bed itself.

Are adjustable bases really all that great for your health?

Yes. Sleeping in the zero-gravity position takes the pressure off the spine and the joints. This can relieve back pain and joint pain and improve your sleep. Sleeping with the head and feet elevated can also help improve your circulation by making it easier for blood to get back to your heart. This can, in turn, reduce inflammation.

One of the biggest benefits of adjustable bases is that they reduce snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. When you sleep with your head elevated, gravity pulls down on your throat tissues. This prevents the soft tissues in the throat from collapsing into the airways and blocking airflow. That can not only reduce annoying snoring but also help alleviate more dangerous sleep apnea symptoms.

Bottom Line

Adjustable bases are a wonderful solution to a wide variety of sleep issues and even general health problems. And with the fact that they come in any size and a range of style options, there’s no reason not to hop on the adjustable base train! You can find ones that complete master bedroom and models suitable for a studio bedroom apartment.