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lynbrown | 15:33 Sun 19th Jan 2025 | Shopping & Style
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I'm getting older and have various aches and pains. I'd like a single bed,  so I don't waken my poor husband with my tossing and turning to get comfy. Are these beds that lift up and down worth the expense?

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Do you mean an ottoman bed that lifts up so you can use the whole space under the mattress for storage, or an electric bed that raises the head and foot with you in it?

We looked at these but the reviews were mixed.

My parents went to stay with friends who had one of these in their spare bedroom. The reason it was in their spare room was because although they had bought it for the main bedroom initially, they had found it uncomfortable, awkward to use and of no benefit to them and so relegated it.

My parents found it to be exactly the same and shelved their ideas about buying one; their review swung it for us and we decided to invest in a new mattress and a separate topper.

It's much better, less costly and less bulky, the electric beds are big and heavy, too.

Can I recommend you don't buy a single (3'6) if you have room for a small double (4')?

Those extra six inches really do count for a lot and make a big difference to your sleep quality 

^A small single bed is 75cm (2ft6in)and a standard single is 90cm (3ft).

Thank you, ginge

Morning Lyn

Had a single electric bed for years and loved it but they are very heavy. Changed to an ordinary double ( couldn't afford an electric double !) and I do miss the advantage of being able to raise/lower the bed. I would say that if you don't mind the weight and the cost give it a whirl !!

Best of luck

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Thanks very much everyone.

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