Sleep technology has come a long way from simple wooden frames and coil mattresses. Today, recliner beds, which are also known as adjustable beds, motorised beds, or electric beds, are transforming at-home bedrooms into sanctuaries of personal comfort.
Designed with both relaxation and health in mind, these beds allow you to raise or lower different sections at the touch of a button. They offer the perfect position for sleep, reading, watching TV, or simply putting your feet up after a long day.
What are recliner beds?
A recliner bed is a bed base with a mechanism that allows you to adjust the angle of your head, legs, or both. This means you can move from a completely flat sleeping surface to a gently elevated position, or even a zero-gravity setting that reduces pressure on the spine and joints.
Most leading modern recliner beds are motorised and controlled using remote controls or apps, putting your favourite resting position right at your fingertips. While features vary between models, adjustable recliner beds usually include some of the following:
- Motorised head and foot adjustments for personalised positioning
- Preset modes such as flat, reading, TV viewing, or zero gravity
- Dual control options for shared beds, allowing each person to adjust their side independently
- Available in frame-only or with an upholstered bed base
- Added luxuries like massage settings, USB charging ports, and under-bed lighting
Health and comfort benefits of an adjustable bed
The popularity of motorised recliner beds extends further than pure luxury – here are some of the very real lifestyle and health benefits of an adjustable bed:
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Enjoy better spinal alignment
Adjusting the head and foot positions can help relieve back and neck tension by helping you find the perfect position for optimal spinal alignment.
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Improve circulation
Elevating the legs reduces swelling and encourages blood flow. As a result, your body heals better while you sleep, and you wake up feeling energised and fresh.
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Breathe easier (and quieter)
A slight head elevation can help with snoring and mild sleep apnea symptoms. By sleeping at a gentle incline, the soft tissues around your neck and throat relax into gravity, allowing you to breathe easier and snore less.
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Reduce acid reflux
Motorised adjustable recliner beds offer relief to people who suffer from nighttime heartburn or acid reflux. Raising the oesophagus higher than the stomach prevents stomach acid from seeping into the throat, which helps to ease discomfort.
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Enhance your relaxation
Whether you’re binge-watching a series, reading your next sci-fi fantasy, or enjoying breakfast in bed, you can find the ideal angle without having to prop yourself up with piles and piles of pillows.
Who should consider a recliner bed?
Recliner beds can improve anyone’s sleep and relaxation experience, and there’s nothing to stop you from such a personal indulgence. However, motorised recliner beds have proven helpful to many people who face various physical challenges.
- People with chronic pain, joint stiffness and poor circulation
- Wellness-conscious sleepers who value customised comfort for near-flawless sleep hygiene
- Expectant mothers looking for comfortable resting positions
- Luxury home and hospitality settings, where premium guest comfort is a priority
- Elderly people who may struggle to get in and out of bed, or suffer from body aches while sleeping
- People who experience regular digestive discomfort and acid reflux
What to look for when shopping for recliner beds
So, you’re ready for an upgrade! Shopping for adjustable recliner beds can be overwhelming. To avoid buying a glorified hospital bed for your master bedroom, be sure to ask the following questions:
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What’s the motor quality like?
Adjustable beds come in a variety of brands, prices, and promises. Spend time choosing a bed with a reliable motor system, an excellent reputation, and a solid warranty.
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What position range does the bed have?
To ensure that the bed you buy meets your precise needs, check the bed’s overall range of motion and whether there are preset modes for added convenience.
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Is my mattress compatible with a recliner bed?
If you have a traditional innerspring mattress at home, be prepared to invest in a new one. Recliner beds require full-foam mattresses, such as memory foam, latex, or hybrid foams, that can flex without damage.
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Does the build quality look robust?
Pay special attention to the build integrity of every adjustable bed you try. Recliner beds take more strain than regular beds, through constant movement and weight balance changes, so look for durable frames and high-quality, hardy materials.
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Does my bedroom have enough space?
A split or dual bed option can be a game-changer for couples who want to share a bed in peace, but these usually only come in queen or king-size beds. Be sure to measure carefully before you buy!
Find comfort the Fit for Bed way – with Swissway
When you invest in a motorised recliner bed, you’re investing in better rest, improved health, and everyday comfort. Fit for Bed’s Swissway adjustable beds are designed to deliver exactly that, combining German-engineered precision with features that adapt to your lifestyle.
- Smooth, reliable motor systems for quiet, effortless position changes
- A 10-year warranty for your complete peace of mind
- Multiple settings, including zero gravity and precise head and foot positioning
- Comfort-zone slats and disc pads systems that allow tension adjustments for perfect, personalised support.
- Dual control options on king models, allowing each side to be operated independently
- Premium build quality, with durable frames and exquisite customisable upholstery finishes
- Thoughtful details such as battery backup and adjustable leg height
- Each recliner bed purchase includes a mattress of your choice – perfectly compatible with the adjustable bed and suited to your support needs
A high-quality adjustable bed is more than a gimmicky bed base. By tailoring your sleep position to your body’s needs, you can enjoy more restful nights and a greater sense of well-being all day.
Fit for Bed’s carefully curated range of motorised recliner beds combines premium build quality with thoughtful features, helping you create a sleep experience that’s as supportive as it is indulgent. Explore our collection online or visit us in-store to discover how the right bed can transform the way you rest.
