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1. The magnetised bed
2. The Gold Bed. 
3. The Fairytale Coach. 
We know there’s plenty more of these beds to be found so no doubt this topic will come up again in the future, in the meantime let us know in the comments below if you find any note worthy beds dotted around the web.
The Sleep Council recommends that a bed should be 6-8in longer than the sleeper.
A standard double bed (135cm/4ft 6in) gives each person just 2ft 3in of space, less than a baby in a cot.
The average adult grows in the night by as much as two centimetres. During the day the spine is compressed; at night it is given the chance to straighten and recover.
Ergonomic studies show that couples sleep better in a bigger bed. Before trials only 15% said they would buy a larger than standard bed. After the trial 50% said they would.
By the time we are 50 we’ll each have spent some 16 years in bed. 16 other countries have bigger average bed sizes than Britain. Top of the league are Belgium, Greece, Holland, Iceland, Finland and Switzerland where most people sleep in a roomy 160cm by 200cm bed. By contrast we Brits still have to put up with an average bed size of 135cm by 190cm.
The average person tosses and turns some 60 to 70 times a night so you want to put as much space between you and your partner as possible to reduce the disturbance factor.
For all those long-suffering spouses who have spent entire marriages wishing they could humanely silence their snoring partners, Prodigy provides the answer: the anti-snore button.
The one-touch, anti-snore technology allows the user to articulate the sleep position of a snoring partner by seven degrees to open the nasal passages, which can alleviate mild to moderate snoring. After thirty minutes, the bed gently returns the sleeper to the original sleep position, whatever it may be.
Another feature sure to curb bedroom battles is a gentle-wake alarm system that softly massages the sleeper awake. Because Prodigy can work on dual twin mattresses, each sleeper can be awakened individually, perfect for couples who can’t agree on a common wake time or a unified snooze-button strategy.
And for the millions of Americans who awaken at 2 a.m. to find they’ve fallen asleep in the recliner (once again), Prodigy provides a spouse-approved solution. A built-in sleep timer automatically sets the bed from an active position to a sleeping position, so users can recline in bed and skip the early morning, toe-stubbing walk from recliner to bedroom.
Couples losing sleep over stolen covers can benefit from Prodigy’s dual temperature-controlled surface. Using liquid-based Peltier technology, the mattress can be set to “pre-heat” or “pre-cool” both sides of the bed from 68 degrees to 117 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s a boon to both menopausal women suffering from hot flashes and to couples who can never agree on the same temperature.
An Apple a Day
Outside of its advanced sleep features, Prodigy’s operation also takes it to a Jetsonian era with a WiFi remote control featuring LED screen. But if WiFi isn’t hi-fi enough for users, they can command multiple bedroom electronics including television, lighting and the bed itself using an iPhone or iPod Touch application, which acts as universal remote.
On the Horizon
Alongside Prodigy, Leggett will debut two additional concept models, complete with a series of undisclosed features never before seen in adjustable beds. Leggett will use feedback and insights from retailers to further develop these high-tech adjustables.
Considering that everything from home entertainment options to car settings are moving towards personal customization, perhaps it’s time to re-evaluate the more modern applications of the adjustable bed.
“Prodigy’s features only touch the surface of what adjustable beds can do,” said Quinn. “Leggett is leading the initiative to bring technology, comfort and personal customization to adjustable beds in an entirely new way. We’re creating an experience for the consumer that’s completely unexpected.”
From: mattresszine.com
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