Single vs dual adjustable beds
How single and dual adjustable beds differ, and which configuration suits couples, carers and solo sleepers.
The terminology trips people up. In the UK, a dual adjustable bed usually means two adjustable single beds joined together under one headboard, each with its own motor and handset.
Single adjustable bed
One frame, one motor set, one handset. The whole sleeping surface moves together. Simple, less expensive, and ideal if you sleep alone.
Dual adjustable bed
Two independent halves. One partner can raise their head to read while the other lies flat. Both sides can also be locked together for a conventional feel.
Which is right for you?
- You sleep alone: a single adjustable bed is usually the sensible choice
- You share a bed and only one of you needs positioning: dual
- You share and both want positioning: dual
- A carer needs access from one side: consider bed height and side access carefully
A practical note on bedding
Dual beds normally take two single mattresses, so you will need two sets of fitted sheets and either two duvets or one large duvet across both halves.