For anyone wanting to accommodate guests in their home, you have quite a few choices. You can set up a room as; a dedicated guest room, a room that converts to a guest room, say with a Murphy bed, or, less expensive options include buying a convertible sofa and probably cheapest of all is the ubiquitous air mattress. Air mattresses, have certainly improved quite a bit in recent years and with a price range of $30-$200, on average, there is surely an air mattress to fit anyone’s budget. Here are some things to think about when shopping for an air mattress.
The first thing you need to consider, when looking for an inflatable bed, is ease-of-use. This relates to things like how easy it is to inflate/deflate, how easy it is to get in and out. For example, better beds are likely to have a built-in pump for inflation and a large removable plug for deflation. Other beds however require you to use a hair dryer on its cool setting. As for getting in and out, the stiffer the side walls of the bed, the easier it will be to get in and out of the bed. Similarly, models come in heights that range from just a few inches off the floor, to the same height as a regular bed. Napping, a velvet texture applied to the mattress, will help ensure that sheets don’t slide off the bed. Finally, many of the better beds, come with an inflatable headrest, which is useful for keeping your pillows from falling off the bed.
Another consideration is the size and weight of the bed. This is especially important, if you’ll be doing any traveling, and will be bringing the bed with you —- say if you’re camping. Larger beds, those with an elevated sleeping height, which might seem compact in the home, are simply impractical when traveling.
When I was a kid, and would go camping, my family would often sleep on the same air mattresses that we floated around the lake on and I can tell you from experience that the sleep quality was terrible. In contrast, today’s inflatable mattresses, have a sleep quality that rivals a regular bed. Even the cheapest models, are a huge step up from the poolside toys and because of their compactness, they are an ideal solution for guest accommodations in any small home, or apartment, and especially on a tight budget.
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Smart Air Beds Queen Raised Memory Foam Air Bed with Remote Control, Brown List Price: Sale Price: $158.21  |
DescriptionComfort, durability, affordability, portability, and efficiency -- these are some of the conveniences built into this Smart Air Beds Memory Foam Air Bed - one of the most comfortable air beds on the market! The secret to the plush soft comfort is the memory foam top, which sits under the zippered dark brown cover... |
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Smart Air Beds King Raised Pillowtop Air Bed with Remote Control, Gray List Price: Sale Price: $199.99 |
DescriptionComfort, durability, affordability, portability, and efficiency -- these are some of the conveniences built into this Smart Air Beds Pillowtop air bed -- the largest and highest air bed on the market! Complete with a velvet top sleep surface, this bed sits a full 26 inches off the ground, perfect for guests who prefer to sleep in a regular bed rather than your typical air mattress... |
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Intex Pillow Rest Queen Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump List Price: Sale Price: $38.99 |
DescriptionOffering all the benefits of the Intex Raised Downy airbed but with the added advantage of lighter weight and mid-rise height, the Intex Pillow Rest queen inflatable airbed is ideal for travelers who want the comforts of a bed but the convenience of a blow-up mattress... |
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SimplySleeper SS-47T Premium Twin Air bed (airbed / air mattress) with Built-in Electric Pump (Puncture & Stretch Resistant!). Best material in the market! List Price: Sale Price: $88.88 |
DescriptionFEATURES Full Air Bed Built-in AC Pump Sure Grip Bottom Inflated to 75.50" X 40" X 8.5" Fold dimension: 12.50" x 5.50"x15.25" Item weight: 15.4lb Supported Weight: 400 lb Color: Beige Construction: X Coil Material: 100% 150D Polyester ... |
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Smart Air Beds Queen Raised Deluxe Flock Top Air Bed, Blue List Price: Sale Price: $79.99 |
DescriptionRaised 22" off the ground, the Smart Air Beds Deluxe Flock Top Queen Size Inflatable Mattress is exactly what you're looking for if you have overnight guests coming or you plan on doing some traveling yourself... |
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