Extra Long Adjustable Beds: Custom-Made for Taller Clients

When it comes to adjustable beds, one size certainly does not fit all, especially for taller individuals.

At Life Changing Beds, we understand that finding an adjustable bed that properly accommodates your height can be challenging. Most standard adjustable beds are manufactured in fixed sizes, leaving taller individuals with limited options, uncomfortable sleeping positions and inadequate support.

That's why we specialise in custom-made extra long adjustable beds and mattresses, designed to accommodate your height, body proportions and individual needs.

Whether you need an additional 150 mm of length or a completely customised adjustable bed, our team can help create a solution that fits you, rather than expecting you to fit the bed.

Why Standard Adjustable Beds Don't Always Suit Taller People

Most standard adjustable beds have a mattress length of approximately 2030 mm. While this may be suitable for many individuals, it can present significant challenges for taller people.

Unlike a traditional flat bed, an adjustable bed has multiple sections that move independently to raise and lower different parts of the body. These sections are designed around particular body proportions, meaning that the positioning of the adjustable sections is just as important as the overall length of the bed.

For taller individuals, a standard adjustable bed may result in:

• Incorrect backrest positioning: The backrest may begin adjusting too high up the person's back rather than aligning with their natural bending point.

• Inadequate leg support: Longer legs may not align correctly with the knee and leg adjustment sections.

• Feet hanging over the edge: A mattress that is too short can leave the feet unsupported, particularly when the bed is adjusted.

• Pressure from bedding: When feet extend beyond the mattress, the weight of a quilt draping over them can create uncomfortable pressure, particularly for individuals with sensitive feet or reduced mobility.

These issues can affect comfort, positioning and the overall benefits of an adjustable bed. At Life Changing Beds, we believe your bed should be designed around your body, not the other way around.

Introducing the Extra Long Medisleep Oxley Adjustable Bed

One of our specialised solutions for taller individuals is the Extra Long Medisleep Oxley Adjustable Bed, which can be customised to provide additional length without compromising its adjustable functionality.

Unlike many extra-long adjustable beds that simply add a fixed extension at the foot end, our Extra Long Oxley is lengthened through the adjustable backrest itself.

We extend the backrest platform by 150 mm, increasing the mattress length from 2030 mm to 2180 mm.

This means the additional length becomes part of the functional adjustable platform rather than simply being an extension beyond the moving sections. The upholstered bed surround is also extended and reupholstered to match the new dimensions, creating a seamless, fully finished appearance.

We then manufacture a full-length custom mattress to sit directly on the adjustable platform.

The result? A complete extra-long adjustable bed with no separate fixed foot section and no additional mattress bolster required.

And if 2180 mm still isn't long enough, we can discuss further customisation to suit your requirements.

Customising the Adjustable Sections to Suit Your Body

For individuals with particularly unique height or positioning requirements, our Alrick adjustable bed range offers even greater flexibility.

Rather than simply increasing the overall length, we can customise the dimensions of individual adjustable sections, including:

• Backrest section: Adjusted to accommodate a longer torso and support the upper body correctly.

• Seat section: Customised to help position the body correctly in relation to the adjustable hinge points.

• Leg section: Extended or modified to accommodate longer legs and improve lower-body support.

This level of customisation is particularly valuable for individuals who require precise positioning, including those with disabilities, mobility limitations or complex care needs.

For example, a very tall person lying on a standard adjustable bed may find that the backrest hinge point sits too high against their back. When the bed raises, it may bend at an uncomfortable position rather than supporting the body where it naturally needs to move.

By adjusting the lengths of the individual sections, we can better align the bed's movement with the person's body proportions.

It's not simply about making the bed longer. It's about ensuring the entire adjustable system works correctly for the person using it.

This is especially important for occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals who are recommending adjustable beds for clients with specific positioning and support requirements.

No More Feet Hanging Over the Edge!

One of the most common frustrations for taller individuals is simply not having enough room to stretch out comfortably.

When your mattress is too short, your feet may extend beyond the edge, leaving them unsupported.

This can become particularly uncomfortable when using a quilt or doona. As the bedding drapes over the end of the mattress, it can place additional downward pressure on the feet and toes.

For individuals experiencing foot sensitivity, pain or reduced mobility, this may be especially problematic.

By manufacturing an extra-long adjustable bed and mattress, we can provide sufficient space for the entire body, helping keep the feet comfortably supported within the mattress surface.

Custom-Made Mattresses to Match Your Extra Long Bed

An extra-long adjustable bed is only half the solution. You also need a mattress that fits properly.

At Life Changing Beds, we specialise in manufacturing custom-sized mattresses, meaning we can create a mattress to match the exact dimensions of your adjustable base.

Whether your bed measures 2180 mm or requires a different customised length, we can manufacture a mattress to suit.

This eliminates the need to source a separate mattress supplier or compromise with a standard-sized mattress that doesn't properly fit. Our team can help you select a suitable mattress based on your comfort preferences, support requirements and individual needs.

By supplying both the adjustable base and mattress, we can ensure the two products are designed to work together as a complete system.

Customise the Look of Your Bed Too!

Just because you need an extra-long adjustable bed doesn't mean you should have to compromise on style.

As part of our Extra Long Medisleep Oxley Adjustable Bed, we offer extensive upholstery customisation, allowing you to create a bed that complements your bedroom.

You can personalise your bed with:

• Custom upholstery fabrics: Choose from a wide range of fabrics, colours and textures to suit your personal style.

• Headboard options: Select a headboard design that complements your bedroom and preferred aesthetic.

• Footboard options: Add a matching footboard for a complete upholstered bed appearance.

• Customised bed surround: The upholstered surround is extended to accommodate the extra-long adjustable platform and finished to match your chosen fabric.

Whether you prefer a contemporary, minimalist appearance or a more traditional upholstered bed, we can help create a design that suits your home.

Our goal is to provide the functionality of a specialised adjustable bed while maintaining the appearance of a beautiful piece of bedroom furniture.

Why Choose Life Changing Beds for an Extra Long Adjustable Bed?

Many conventional bed retailers and distributors are limited to the standard sizes available from their manufacturers.

If you need something outside those dimensions, they may simply be unable to assist.

At Life Changing Beds, customisation is one of our specialties.

As a Melbourne-based, family-owned business, we take the time to understand your individual requirements and explore solutions that standard bed suppliers may not offer.

Whether you're a taller individual looking for more sleeping space, a family member searching for a suitable bed for a loved one, or an occupational therapist assisting a client with complex needs, we can help.

From extending the backrest on our Medisleep Oxley to customising individual sections of an Alrick base, we offer solutions designed around the person using the bed. And with our custom-made mattresses and upholstery options, we can supply the complete package.

How Life Changing Beds Can Help

Your Height Shouldn't Limit Your Comfort.

Being tall shouldn't mean having to settle for a bed that's too short, uncomfortable or incorrectly positioned.

With our custom extra-long adjustable beds, you can enjoy the benefits of adjustable positioning in a bed designed to accommodate your individual height and proportions.

Life Changing Beds
624 Burwood Road
Hawthorn East VIC 3123

Phone: (03) 9041 4765
Email: sales@lifechangingbeds.com.au

Website: www.lifechangingbeds.com.au