How to Set Up Your Spare Room or Guest Room With an Air Bed

It's a scenario that's all too familiar, especially with holidays approaching. You've got guests coming to stay and you're excited to have the company, but when you look around you realise you don't have anywhere to put them up so they can get a decent night's sleep. You can't exactly ask a loved one to just crash on the couch or snooze sitting up in an easy chair, so how can you set up a temporary bed that's convenient, comfy and budget friendly?

An air mattress is the perfect answer. Air mattresses make great guest beds because they're comfortable, versatile and affordable, and they're super easy to set up and take down too. Plus, with a few clever tricks you can make a simple guest bed air mattress seem just like a proper piece of furniture, so your company feels right at home.

Quick Links:

• Choosing an Air Mattress for Guests
• Guest Air Beds with Headboards
• Guest Room Air Bed Pumps
• Bedding for Guest Air Mattresses
• Tips for Making Guests Comfy on an Air Bed

Choosing an Air Mattress for Guests

When you're choosing the best air bed for a guest room, there are a few things to consider - some fairly obvious, some less so. Clearly, the number of guests you're expecting dictates the air bed size you'll need, with a single air mattress sufficing for most solo guests and a double or queen air mattress suiting couples. Also, bed height can make a big difference, especially for older guests or people with mobility issues that might make it difficult to get up from a lower level. Plus, a taller guest bed air mattress makes the sleeping set-up feel more like a 'real' bed in general.

Find Budget Friendly Air Mattresses That Don't Compromise on Comfort

Having guests over does not need to be super expensive, basic air mattresses are an affordable choice and instantly transform any room or floor space into a sleeping area. The Spinifex Dreamline II Air Mattress is the perfect option as it is very comfortable and compact, making storage easy.

Choose Deluxe Air Mattresses For Extra Comfort and Durability

A good example of a taller, larger air bed for guests is the Spinifex Dreamline Double High II Air Mattress Queen. This queen sized air mattress is as at home in a guest room as it is on a camping excursion, with a clever outer perimeter construction that both improves stability and firmness for a better night's sleep. It self-inflates in just a few minutes, thanks to an integrated 240V electric pump, and features a built-in pillow and handy carry bag.

Guest Air Beds with Headboards

Looking to take your hosting game to the next level? You can lavish your company with a luxury sleeping set-up by opting for a guest air mattress with an inbuilt headboard. Not only are they more appealing to the eye, these guest room air beds help keep pillows in place, provide extra back support and make it much more comfortable to sit up or read in bed.

For a premium guest air bed with an inbuilt headboard, look no further than the

Intex Queen Ultra Plush Headboard Airbed. This robust air mattress features a uniquely durable construction that lets it hold up to 272kg, and its 46cm height makes it feel like a standard bed. Plus, the dual-layer comfort top adds an impressive degree of comfort, and the integrated pump makes inflation and deflation a breeze.

Guest Room Air Bed Pumps For Easy Inflation

If you opt for a guest room air mattress that doesn't come with an integrated pump, you may want to save yourself the effort of manually inflating it and get an electric external pump. Unlike a foot bellows, an external pump lets you sit back while the pump does all the work, and it's a much faster option for inflating an air bed for your guest room.

An even better option is a rechargeable air pump like the Spinifex Power Touch Recharge 240 & 12V Air Pump. You can run this powerful little pump from either a USB outlet with the supplied cable, or from its rechargeable battery when you're away from a plug-in spot. It works with just about every type of guest air bed, and it inflates and deflates and deflates them quickly and easily.

Bedding for Guest Air Mattresses

Once you've chosen an air mattress for your guest room and ensured you've got a good way to inflate it, it's time to think about bedding. Sure, you could just grab some basic linens and blankets out of the closet, but after thoughtfully selecting the perfect air bed for your guests, why not complete the set with a comfy sleeping bag?

The Spinifex Moondance II Queen Sleeping Bag Slate is a roomy, toasty and ultra-comfortable sleeping bag that's specifically designed for serene sleep on a guest room air bed. It features a fleece-lined head area and comes with two cosy pillows and a fitted sheet that wraps around your guest bed air mattress to prevent things sliding during the night. Your visitors may never want to leave after a sound night's sleep in the Spinifex Moondance II Queen Sleeping Bag!

Tips for Making Guests Comfy on an Air Bed

Now that you've got the perfect air mattress for your guests and you're fully equipped with a pump and the right bedding, it's time to think about final touches. A few extras can transform their experience from comfy to sublime, and it doesn't take much effort to make all the difference.

• Creature comforts - A few bedside amenities make guests go from 'camping out' on your guest room air mattress to feeling right at home. In a pinch, placing a low stool or end table and a spare lamp by the bed is all it takes.
• Plenty of pillows - go beyond one-per-person when it comes to pillows, so your visitors can make themselves more comfortable on your guest room air mattress.
• Spare blankets - popping an extra blankie on the end of the bed not only staves off a chill, it also makes your guest bedroom air bed look more homey.
• Electrical extras - if it's going to be warm, a fan is a thoughtful thing to add to the guest bedroom setup, and it can't hurt to plug in a power board for charging devices.

Find the Right Air Beds At Anaconda and Make Hosting Your Guests A Breeze

So there you have it - you'll be a host extraordinaire with these great guest room air mattresses, accessories and hints! For everything from sleeping to adventuring, count on Anaconda. Shop air bed essentials and more online and in-store at Anaconda today.

For more tips and advice on getting the right equipment for you, check out more helpful articles such as:

• Camping Beds Buying Guide
• How To Repair An Air Mattress or Airbed
• Quilt Vs Sleeping Bag - Which Is Better

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