How To Choose The Best Guest Bed

Whether you have family coming for an overnight stay, a kid’s sleepover, or a friend needing a place to crash, a guest bed is a handy addition to any home.

But which type of guest bed is right for your needs?

Aspire will help you navigate your way to the best guest bed – and give you tips on the right mattress type for your guest bed.

What types of guest beds are there?

There really is a guest bed for every need – sofa beds, folding bed chairs, storage beds, blow-up mattresses, single beds... There is enough choice to spoil you. The important thing is to find the right guest bed for your needs.

How to choose the right guest bed for your home?

The first thing to consider is how often are you likely to need a guest bed. Are overnight visitors limited to Christmas or do you find yourself setting bed sheets on a sofa on most weekends?

Let the need for a spare bed guide you to finding the right guest bed type. Different types of guest beds are designed for either short-term or long-term use.

Secondly, consider the space available. Do you have a spare room? Can you fit a guest bed into another bedroom? Is finding a foldable or a pull-out bed a must? Also, if you have a designated guest room, measure the space. There are plenty of guest bed size options from a small single bed to a double bed and more.

Third, think about your overnight guests. Are you likely to have a family with children stay over? Are most of your sleepover guests your teenage children’s friends? Do your frequent family visitors have any special needs?

Lastly, set a budget for your guest bed and then weigh up your options.

The best guest beds

We all want our guests to be comfortable but the need for a practical guest bed is also important, if not essential.

Guest beds for guest rooms

If you have a designated guest room, there are several bed choices available. If the room is large enough to house a double bed or even a king, you will instantly have space for a couple!

Wooden bed frames are a simple and more affordable choice. Ottomans and storage beds are great for storing all that extra bedding. If you have visitors with a child, keeping a spare children’s mattress stored in an Ottoman solves your problem.

For frequent visitors staying for longer periods, a guest bed with a headboard will make them feel at home. With an ottoman bed and an upholstered headboard, you won’t even need to invest much else into the bedroom décor. An ottoman bed provides plenty of storage for your guests’ needs while a beautiful headboard brings instant luxury.

Guest beds for multifunctional spare rooms

Most of us lucky enough to have a spare room want to make the most of it. You can use your home office as a guest room by adding a single bed or a sofa bed to the decor. Ottomans and divan beds are great choices if you need extra storage. Small single beds, on the other hand, are perfect for rooms with limited space.

Single bed frames in spare rooms are excellent for grandchildren, single grandparents, or that mate always in need of a place to stay!

Sofa beds and foldable beds

When space is an issue, a sofa bed or a folding bed chair might be the only option. Folding chair beds are particularly good for kids’ rooms for sleepovers and a comfortable choice for children, if not adults for shorter stays.

Sofa beds come in various designs and usually turn into the size of a double bed, ideal for couples.

Aspire’s Footstool Sofa Bed with Mattress is space-saving with a spring suspension base. This stylish footstool folds out into a single bed.

Which mattress type for a guest bed?

As a guest mattress is only for occasional use, it is reasonable to go for a more affordable mattress. Traditional spring mattresses are often more budget-friendly. In terms of comfort for all your guests, settle on a mattress that is not too soft but not too firm either.

Aspire offers a range of affordable yet superbly comfortable mattresses that are ideal for guest beds.

Find the best guest mattress for your overnight visitors from our selection of comfy mattresses!