There are many types of folding beds and they have a wide variety of benefits; from cost savings to being must-have and practical space-saving home office furniture items. As I live in Sydney, which has just been discovered to be the second most unaffordable city in the world, saving money and space has become an imperative. This type of bed has hinges so that it can be folded and stored.

Here are some of the benefits I found from having two foldaway beds in my Sydney apartment, as well as doing research online:

– Perfect piece of furniture for visits or unexpected guests. Saves you buying a traditional bed if it is only going to be used infrequently

– Packs away in seconds and takes up much less space than your standard bed

– You don’t have to break the bank by buying a regular bed, which is more expensive just to be able to accommodate your guests comfortably overnight.

– In addition to saving money, you will save on storage and can also be used for other purposes.

– Handy for people who live in mobile homes where space is at a premium and also for families who have moved to their new place and don’t have the funds to buy the full set of furniture.

– Some types of folding beds will allow you to take them with you and it is sure to be a better solution than sleeping on the floor.

– Some more affordable portable beds will be able to be hidden behind closet doors or placed under the existing bed or stored in closets or a garage.

– There are many options available by searching online for one that suits any budget

– The models that are currently being manufactured with memory foam can recover their shape without affecting the comfort or the physical characteristics of the mattress. These same models are more pleasant to sleep in, since they practically envelop the body when sleeping.

– The advantages are obvious for folding beds that use air mattresses, as they fold or deflate to an even smaller shape

– Easy to move and place in different parts of the apartment and unfolds quickly

– Also called futons, guest beds, folding, folding, or hideaway beds, these are easily transported for the kids, for camping, or other outdoor events.

– They come in all sizes, making them an ideal solution for both adults and children.

– Some of them will have an adjustable function, such as those once found in hospitals or nursing homes.

– When buying a folding bed, look at the robustness and closing action of the mechanism, a good mattress that provides good support, ventilation and is possibly made of natural materials such as latex.

In general, folding beds are very underrated, but they are very compact and convenient, almost a necessity in every modern home today.