What Are The Pros & Cons For Adjustable Bed Bases In 2024?

If you’ve been in the market for a mattress recently, you may have heard a bit about adjustable bases and how they are an exciting addition to your bedroom furniture. Perhaps you are a bit curious about what exactly makes them unique.

You might be thinking, “What are the benefits or drawbacks of a power base? Is an adjustable base right for me? Who would an adjustable base not be right for?” If you are curious about answers to these questions, this article is for you.

At Furniture Fair, we’ve been helping people in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, get a better night’s sleep for over 55 years, and we want to make sure that you have the information you need to help you find your perfect sleep setup.

This article will cover the pros and cons of adjustable bases to understand better what is suitable for your needs. Read on to find out if an adjustable base is right for you.

Here are some of the pros that you can benefit from when you get an adjustable base for your bedroom. If you would like to know more about each topic, check out our article on the features and benefits of adjustable bases.

Adjustable beds were initially used in the medical field to help patients recover faster. In your home, a power base is much more than a medical bed. An adjustable base can help relieve both back and joint pains as well as snoring and sleep apnea so you can still use your favorite sleeping positions.

If you have trouble with blood flow, you can adjust the base to elevate your legs. If you suffer from sleep apnea but enjoy sleeping on your back, you can adjust the headrest to help prevent snoring while helping your sleeping partner get a full night’s sleep.

Adjustable bases are particularly great for older sleepers or individuals with limited mobility. In many cases, an adjustable base can help people gain back some of their independence and freedom by allowing them to help themselves get in and out of bed.

Rather than merely being a reclining bed, power bases come with adjustable headrests, leg support, lumbar support, and USB charging ports built right into the base. In addition, some even feature power heat and massage features which allow the user to relax even more.

Motion bases also help you relax after a long day or on a long weekend. Sometimes you need the health benefits that an adjustable base can offer, and sometimes you just want to feel relaxed.

With features like massage and USB ports, you can spend a Saturday morning creating your private spa day while watching your favorite show, or you can catch up on that novel while keeping your back properly supported.

Combined with a cooling mattress and new pillows or mattress protectors, an adjustable bed frame could be part of a complete overhaul to your sleep experience and a relaxing part of your new weekend routine.

If you don’t want to buy both a bed frame and an adjustable base, the good news is that your adjustable base can replace your traditional bed frame completely. Adjustable bases have a minimal design that can also be concealed easily if necessary.

Replacing that old traditional bed frame and that old mattress could be a boost in both styles for your bedroom and a better night’s sleep. Many people choose to combine a new mattress in their price range with an adjustable base for a completely new bedroom setup.

If you still want that traditional bed look with all the bells and whistles of an adjustable base, don’t worry; most adjustable bases fit into modern bed frame designs effortlessly, meaning you can have any bed style you want while not sacrificing your power reclining and headrest.

Here are a few potential drawbacks that you should consider before getting an adjustable base for your mattress. While adjustable bases are a great product, they may not be for everyone, and everyone will have their own personal pros and cons to consider.

Power bases are built to fit around many bed frames if necessary, but not all beds will Fit an adjustable base. If you have a storage bed or captain’s bed, most traditional power bases will not fit with that frame, although a few power bases do fit this bed type.

Many people have tall beds and tall mattresses, and when an adjustable base is added to that mix, the resulting bed can be too tall for some people to access quickly. Consider the height your bed might be if you are considering adding an adjustable base to your setup.

Power bases use electricity and motors to raise and lower the various support systems built into the base. Any mechanical component comes with the potential to break down over time or due to a mechanical malfunction.

Repairing an adjustable base can be time-consuming and annoying. If you don’t have the knowledge to fix it yourself or the warranty or protection plan in place, you may be stuck with a broken bed left in whatever position it broke in.

Some of the features in power bases are considered unnecessary by many. You might be thinking, “when I go to bed, I just want to sleep, not sit up or get a back massage.” Sometimes people who have adjustable bases say they do not use them.

Many people who are blessed with the luxury of good health and do not need the beneficial parts of an adjustable base might not see the value in a power base other than as a fancy toy. If your priority is sleep and you have no issues with health, you might see an adjustable base as more of a distraction than anything else.

If you are working within a set budget, or if you weren’t quite planning on upgrading to a power bed base when you purchased your mattress, cost may be a potential drawback. If you decide you want to combine a bedframe and a power base, you will have more cost than if you purchased the bed alone.

In addition, an adjustable bed base is going to be more expensive than a traditional box spring, and while offering a replacement with many more bells and whistles, it is not as affordable as a standard box spring.

After learning the pros and cons of an adjustable base bed, you should have a better idea of whether or not one is right for you. A better sleep experience could be one step closer with an adjustable power base.

Elevate your sleep with benefits like USB, power headrest, lumbar, and massage while also getting the full advantage of health benefits such as relief of sleep apnea and poor circulation.

Keep in mind that not all bed frames are compatible with power bases, you may not use many of the functions, and the potential for broken machinery is always there.

If you are thinking about getting more information on adjustable bases, check out Furniture Fair in-store or online. We have been in business for over 55 years, and we have a wide variety of adjustable bases available.

We have over 11 locations throughout the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Louisville areas. Visit us today for an in-depth look at our collection of adjustable bed bases.