An essential part of hosting overnight guests is providing a comfortable and supportive bed. In 2023 alone, stats showed that upwards of 59% of Brits either hosted or attended between 1 and 5 gatherings.
However, you may not want your spare room to feature a permanent fixture, and with this in mind, a folding bed could be the ideal investment. Our blog outlines why foldable beds for guests have proven so popular and their suitability for your household.
As the name suggests, a folding guest bed, often coined a collapsible guest bed, is essentially a portable mattress and bed frame that can easily be transported from room to room and stored away at a moment’s notice. These beds easily collapse into smaller shapes and, therefore, aren’t required to always be on display.
These portable beds are recognised for their convenience; however, many folding beds boast impressive features that ensure excellent comfort.
Our collection includes foldable beds with memory foam and pocket sprung mattresses for targeted support. Other impressive features include waterproof covers, robust yet lightweight frameworks, and more. With this in mind, a foldable bed frame is recognised as much more than just a convenient sleeping solution for your guests.
As mentioned above, a foldable mattress and bed frame combination is incredibly easy to transport from room to room and likely to fit in the boot of a car. Therefore, these beds are perfectly suited for camping trips, too. Similarly, if you often bring a sleeping bag to your friend’s home, for instance, a folding bed is similar in size but provides greater comfort.
If your home features a small spare room, your bed frame will likely occupy most of the space. This can pose quite the frustration, considering the bed isn’t always in use and, therefore, doesn’t need to be displayed at all times. Often considered the perfect guest bed for small spaces, a folding bed allows for greater floor space most of the time and conveniently can be set up whenever necessary.
Guest bedroom setup
As folding guest beds rely on flexibility and an easy-to-fold structure, they tend to be available only in small single, single, and small double sizes. With this in mind, consider how many people are likely to occupy your spare room at any given time.
For instance, if you’re looking to provide a comfier alternative to a sleeping bag for a friend or family member, a single foldable bed could be the perfect choice. Alternatively, for couples who regularly spend the night at your home, you may want to invest in a double or king guest bed.