Adjustable Bed Center

Hastens prevalent in the luxury bed market in Whittier.

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown, Shakespeare wrote, but King Henry IV didn’t have a Hastens bed.

King Carl Gustav XVI and other members of the Royal Court of Sweden, on the other hand, meanwhile, by contrast have enjoyed peaceful sleep for more than half a century, thanks to the country’s oldest and most elite bed manufacturer.

The luxury bed market has gained steady ground in recent years and now some of the most exclusive — and most environmentally friendly — bedrooms in the world are outfitted with Hastens beds. Luxury hotels in Sweden, Denmark and Spain and USA are among those who furnish their rooms with Hastens beds. Hasten’s A-list customers include Tom Cruise, David Geffen, Donna Karan, Donatella Versace and furniture designer Jonathan Adler, who recently acquired five of the beds. Read more »

Adjustable beds continue to grow in popularity and prices now rival those of standard beds. The growth of the retail adjustable bed industry has also sparked a burgeoning second-hand market for adjustable bed bases and mattresses.

In recent years, the adjustable bed has transitioned from the healthcare industry to the home and millions of users are reaping the benefits. Prices for high quality adjustable beds rival those of their traditional counterparts and offer many more benefits.

There are a variety of reasons to purchase an adjustable bed. The ability to independently raise the legs into a 30-45 degree angle, also known as the semi-fowler position, can often reduce stress in the lower back and improve circulation in the extremities. Many people just appreciate the ability to raise the mattress into a reclining position for watching T.V. or reading.

Sizes

Adjustable beds are available in the same sizes as traditional beds with the exception of the king sizes. Rather than a single king size mattress, adjustable beds utilize two twin mattresses side by side to allow independent control for each of the users.

Features

There are many features available to choose from. Some, such as battery backup and wired hand control, should be standard. Added features such as wireless controls and heat and massage can typically added for an additional charge. Read more »

So you are browsing the market for a new bed. Super, but remember that during the average 10-year lifespan of a bed you will spend about 29,000 hours in it. So it pays to be cautious while purchasing one, especially when it comes to choosing bed frames. Here are some commonsense tips to make you a happy owner of the bed which will give you sweet dreams.

First, you’ll want a bed that’s big enough for you and your partner. But how big is big enough – king size, queen size or normal sized bed? There is only one way to find out: Lie on the prospective bed with arms stretched on your sides. Now that will give you an idea on how much space you require (plus your partner’s).

Of course you need to consider your height, too. The idea is that you need as much space to be comfy as you sleep without falling off or waking your partner up. And, yeah, you need to make sure it fits comfortably in your bedroom, leaving enough space around. Read more »

An adjustable bed is a bed that allows for the head and foot sections to be raised and lowered. Modern adjustable beds use electrical motors to control movement, and often include extras such as heat and massage. Adjustable beds have in some shape or form been available for many years. They have their roots in the hospital industry, which long ago discovered the many advantages of adjustable beds. It was not until the 1960’s that these devices became popular for the general consumer, and since the price has dropped while the quality has risen.

There are many medicinal advantages that are associated with adjustable beds. Adjustable beds have been shown to improve circulation, help to ease lower back pain and tension, improve breathing conditions, help with acid reflux, and have many other benefits. Many of these advantages come from the ability to easily put yourself in the semi-fowler position. The semi-fowler position is when the head is elevated to 30 - 45 degrees, and is largely accepted in the hospital industry as providing many advantages for patients who have undergone surgery. Read more »

Because of their medical advantages, adjustable beds have popularly been used in hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical institutions.

But in the recent years, the industry of adjustable beds has extended from health care facilities into residential homes. You need not  be hospitalized to experience the comforts brought on by an adjustable bed, you can actually reap its benefits by purchasing one for your own home.

An adjustable bed, as the name literally implies, is simply a bed, which could be adjusted. Such a bed can be modified to several various positions according to the needs of the occupant or user. Individuals who experience medical conditions such as spinal problems usually need to assume certain positions when sleeping. For these people, adjustable beds provide them a more comfortable sleep by relieving strains and ensuring correct spinal alignment. Read more »