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What Is A Wall Hugger Adjustable Bed?

Simply put, a wall hugger bed is an adjustable bed that has a WallHugger® feature.  This feature activates when the head is raised or lowered.  A wall hugger bed initiates a backwards motion as the head is raised.  Then, it moves the bed base forward as the head is let down.  The idea behind this system is to allow head movement without pushing the body forward, away from the bedside table.  When comparing adjustable beds, you may notice that not all have this advantageous capability.  It is increasingly common on modern adjustable bases, but is often not included on bargain models.

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History of Wall Hugger Adjustable Bed

The modern adjustable bed was originally designed by Legette & Platt, who have been in business since 1883. The designers in Legette and Platt often understood that sleepers sometimes need to watch TV, read a book, journal, or work in bed before sleeping. They created a base allowing users to sit comfortably without forcing the neck and head into awkward positions.

Legette & Platt understood that elevating the head and legs has some health benefits or help in sleeping disorders. However, the first sleepers noticed that the bed was moving far away from the wall and nightstand when they elevated the head. After that, they used the wall hugger technology, which corrected the issue.

Features vary from model to model; therefore, not all adjustable beds by Legette & Platt have wall hugger technology, while others have it but with a different name. Some beds come with extra features depending on the model, like voice control, lumbar support, pillow support and other features. Pick the best wall hugger according to your needs, and choose the adjustable bed.

Best Wall Hugger Adjustable Beds

Malouf S755 Adjustable Bed

Ergomotion Quest 4.0 Bed Base

Rize Contemporary III Adjustable Bed Base

Malouf S755 Adjustable Bed

Malouf S755 Split king adjustable bed

Size: Twin XL , Queen, Split King, Split California King
Wall Hugger Feature: ReachAssist™


Highlights

  • ReachAssist™
  • Pillow Tilt
  • Lumber Support
  • 2 Programmable Positions
  • 5 Preset Positions
  • Zero Gravity, Anti Snore
  • Dual Massage
  • Under Bed Lighting
  • USB Ports
  • Zero Clearance
  • Ships in 6 Business Days

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

Malouf S755 has one of the best wall huggers and adjustable beds. In Malouf, the wall hugger is referred to as reach assist because the wall hugger was from the company Legette & Platt. The bed slides backward when the head rises, but it gets closer to the walls than most wall-hugger adjustable beds on the market. The Malouf S755 has a built-in app that one can use to enable the reach to assist on their devices.

Notable features and compare

  • Reach Assist: The reach assist pulls the bed back towards the wall as it inclines for easy access to the nightstand. The reach assist is one of the best wall-hugger adjustable beds on the market.

Ergomotion Quest 4.0 Adjustable Bed

ergomotion quest 4.0 wall saver adjustable bed

Size: Twin XL, Queen, Split King
Wall Hugger Feature: Wall Saver


Highlights

  • Wall Saver
  • Pillow Head Tilt
  • Lumber Support
  • Voice Commands
  • 2 Programmable Positions
  • Zero Gravity
  • Dual Massage
  • Under Bed Lighting
  • USB Ports
  • Zero Clearance
  • Ships in 6 Days

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

The Ergomotion quest 4.0 wall hugger is called the wall saver. The wall-saver is the Ergomotion term for this feature. The wall-saver slides the whole bed backward when the head is lifted. Some of the top features of this adjustable bed are the voice command, dual massage, lumbar support and active head tilt with the wall saver feature.

Notable Features and Compare

Wall Saver: the wall saver does a similar feature of the wall hugger term, but the wall saver term is by Ergomotion. When the head rises, the bed slides backward to keep it closer to the nightstand. The wall saver is better because of the voice command that can be used instead of a remote.

Rize Contemporary III Adjustable Bed Base

rize contemporary iii wall glider adjustable bed

Size: Many Sizes
Wall Hugger Feature: Wall Glide


Highlights

  • Wall Glide
  • Lounge Feature
  • Lumbar Support
  • 3 Programmable Positions
  • Zero Gravity, Anti Snore
  • Therapeutic Massage
  • Under bed Lighting
  • USB Ports
  • Ships in 6 Business Days

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

Rize Contemporary III adjustable bed is also known as a wall glider. The term wall glider means the bed moves back to the wall when the head rises. Rize Contemporary III offers great lumbar support to the back.

Notable Features and Compare

Wall Glide: The wall glide slides the head back when the head is raised. This allows the feet to stay in the same area of the bed, but the head slides backward to keep it closer to the nightstand.

Progression of the Wall Hugger Bed

The wall hugger bed has been copied, altered and rebranded under other names.  The wall hugger was well received by customers and other manufacturers took notice.  They decided to add a similar program option to their adjustable beds.  Some began implementing the design in different ways and calling it by a different name.  For example, one name it is sometimes called by is a wall snuggler.  In any case, the fundamental purpose of the feature is the same.  It is to keep a beds occupant near the night stand as the bed goes through the motions.

 

Wall Hugger Different Names:

  • Leggett and Platt – The original Wall Hugger belongs to Leggett & Platt.  They refer to the Wallhugger™ to indicate that the full top of the base moves back, including the feet.
  • Rize – The comparable Wall Slider used by Rize is a different kind of Wall Hugger.  With this version, the legs are stationary as the head segment slides backward to provide a comfortable and roomy midsection.
  • Malouf– Wall Huggers on Malouf beds are termed Reach Assist.  Just like the one on Leggett & Platt models, it engages the entire upper base as it moves back.
  • Ergomotion– Ergomotion calls its Wall Hugger a Wallhugger and it is also a full base movement.  As the head is directed up or down, the complete top of the base skims back.

 

Not all Wall Huggers are Created Equal

A wall hugger adjustable bed is not all created equally because of the back travel of the wall hugger feature. The wall hugger means the whole base slides backward with the head rising. Some of the best wall huggers that go back further are the Malouf S755, the reach assist, and Ergomotion quest 4.0, the wall saver. Both of the bases go back further than other wall-hugger adjustable beds.

 

The Only Wall Hugger Adjustable Bed that Works Truly for Platform Beds

The Ergomotion quest 4.0 adjustable bed, is the bed that works well with a platform adjustable bed and a lower profile height. The bed has a pillow tilt and lumbar support too. This is the preferred adjustable bed for platform beds if one is looking for a wall hugger but has platform or storage beds.

 

How to Choose a Wall Hugger Adjustable Bed?

When you are selecting the wall hugger adjustable bed, there are some considerations that you should put in your mind. These considerations are the specific needs and preferences that you want. Wall huggers adjustable beds are designed to work better with the bedroom furniture and the room with the big space. Some considerations you should consider when choosing the wall hugger adjustable bed are discussed below.

  • Wall hugger Feature: The wall hugger feature is only sometimes as close to the wall for every model. The back travel of the wall adjustable bed can be designed to be up around 12 inches. The 12-inch back travel will help to keep closer to the nightstand than the 3-inch back travel.
  • Warranty: The warranties of the wall hugger adjustable beds can vary depending on the manufacturer. The range of warranty for the adjustable beds ranges from 10 to 25 years. Still, in most cases, the ten-year warranty is better than the 25-year warranty. Before buying the adjustable bed, it is essential to read the warranty.
  • Price: A wall hugger adjustable bed tends to be mid- to higher-level adjustable beds. The adjustable beds with the wall huggers are usually more expensive than those without the wall huggers. This is because factors that affect the price depend on the adjustable bed’s features.

 

Our Thoughts Based On Wall Hugger Adjustable Bed

Based on our experience and the feedback of the customers, back travel is the most essential factor you should consider when buying a wall hugger adjustable bed. This is because not all wall-hugger adjustable beds can slide back as far as the other. The best wall-hugger adjustable beds include the Ergomotion ergo Rio 6.0 Quest 4.0 and Malouf S755. Before buying the wall hugger adjustable bed, knowing how much the back travel costs is essential.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How to program the wall hugger feature?

We are frequently asked about how the wall hugger works.  It is an automatic motion that requires nothing on the part of the user.  When the head portion of the bed is upraised, the wall hugger automatically launches and a backward slide commences.  Likewise, when the head is let down, the wall hugger glides forward.  It is not necessary to have the bed pulled away from the wall with a wall hugger.  As the bed moves, it will remain flush and not move past its original position.

 

How to pick the right wall hugger adjustable bed?

To pick out which wall hugger adjustable bed is best, take a look at two things.  The first is fairly clear, as it directly involves the wall hugger.  Determine how far the wall hugger is able to move once it is set in motion.  The second is sometimes overlooked because at first thought it may not seem related.  It is to consider the angle to which the head can be adjusted.  This will influence the wall hugger travel distance necessary in order to stay as close to the wall as possible.  The best wall huggers will allow about ten inches of advancement or more on a 60-degree head raise.

What does “back travel” mean on a wall hugger adjustable bed?

Back travel refers to how far the bed slides back to the wall as you raise the head. Aside from back travel, there are other things you need to consider when figuring how close the bed gets to the wall. One of these considerations is the angle degree of the head. If the head does not rise as high as the other bases, then there is no need for as much back travel.