A split king adjustable bed set up as one bed in a warm home bedroom

Adjustable Beds for Couples: Split King & Split Queen

In short: If one or both of you would benefit from an adjustable bed but you still want to sleep side by side, you can. The most popular option is two adjustable beds placed together as a split king or split queen, so each of you can raise or lower your own side independently. A box-on-box design lets the two beds sit flush with no gap down the middle, and a single queen or king headboard over the top makes them look like one normal bed. Once the doona is on, you honestly cannot tell it is two beds. We measure, deliver and set it all up in your home. Call 1300 225 203.

You do not have to give up sharing a bed

A lot of couples worry that needing an adjustable bed means separate rooms, or a clinical, hospital-looking bed in the bedroom. It does not have to be either. Side-by-side adjustable beds let you keep sleeping together, keep the room looking like your room, and still give each person exactly the support and positioning they need. For many couples it is the difference between staying in the same bed and not.

The most popular choice: two adjustable beds side by side

By far the most popular setup is two adjustable beds placed together, either as a split king (two long single beds making up a king width) or a split queen. Each bed adjusts on its own, so one of you can raise the head to read while the other lies flat, and each side has its own comfort. We set this up with the Aspire ComfiMotion Activ Care Bed as a split king, and the Avante Ergo Adjust Lolo Bed as a split queen option.

In most cases we recommend two adjustable beds rather than one adjustable and one standard, because:

  • It is future-proofed. Even if only one of you needs the adjustment now, the other bed is ready the day that changes, with nothing more to buy.
  • You each keep independent control. No compromise on positioning, and no disturbing each other when one of you moves.
  • It is far easier to make. Each bed takes its own fitted sheet, so you are not wrestling a sheet across one enormous mattress. This is a bigger deal day to day than most people expect.
  • It stays flexible. The two beds can be separated later if you ever need to.

How we make two beds look like one

This is the part people are surprised by. The bases use a box-on-box design, so the two beds sit flush against each other with no gap in the middle to roll into. We then fit a single queen or king headboard across both beds, so from the front it reads as one bed, not two. Put your usual doona or quilt over the top and it looks and feels like a normal double bed. No gap, no clinical look, just your bedroom as it should be.

A side by side adjustable bed with the head raised on one side, showing each side adjusts independently
Each side adjusts on its own. Here one side is raised while the other stays flat, all under the one headboard.

One adjustable bed with a companion bed

If only one of you needs the adjustment and you would like to keep the cost down, we can pair a single adjustable bed with a matching, non-adjustable companion bed at the same height, side by side under one headboard. It works well and looks the same from the outside. In practice, most couples still end up preferring two adjustable beds for the future-proofing and the easier bed-making, but the companion option is there if it suits you better, and we will talk you through both honestly.

Choosing the mattresses

Split king and split queen come with a choice of mattresses, and comfort is personal, so we help you match the right feel for each of you. Because the two sides are separate, you can even choose a slightly different mattress on each side if your preferences differ. Our adjustable beds guide covers the basics of choosing.

We set it all up in your home

We come out, measure the room so we get the width right, then deliver and install the beds, fit the headboard, and take the packaging away. You are welcome to try the beds first in our Cheltenham showroom or with a free in-home demonstration, and there is a free assessment and a personalised suitability test so we get the choice right for both of you. Funding through the NDIS, Support at Home or DVA may apply, and we can work with your occupational therapist and provide compliant quotes. See our funding guide.

Visit us: Unit 2/136 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192. Call 1300 225 203. Free in-home demonstrations across bayside Melbourne, the south-east and the Mornington Peninsula.

Common questions

What is a split king adjustable bed?

A split king is two long single adjustable beds placed together to make up a king width. Each side adjusts independently, so you each control your own head and leg positions, while a box-on-box design and a single headboard make it look like one bed.

Can you make two adjustable beds look like one normal bed?

Yes. The bases sit flush against each other with a box-on-box design so there is no gap in the middle, and we fit one queen or king headboard across both. With a doona over the top, you cannot tell it is two beds.

Can we have one adjustable bed and one normal bed?

Yes. We can pair a single adjustable bed with a matching non-adjustable companion bed at the same height, side by side under one headboard. It is a good way to keep costs down if only one of you needs the adjustment, though most couples prefer two adjustable beds for the future-proofing and easier bed-making.

Is a split king or split queen better?

It comes down to your room size and preference. A split king gives more width and space, while a split queen suits a smaller room. We measure the room with you and help you choose, and you can try both.

Can adjustable beds for couples be funded?

The person who needs it clinically may be able to fund their bed through the NDIS, the Support at Home AT-HM scheme or DVA, usually with an occupational therapist assessment. The second bed is often self-funded. See our funding guide, and we can provide compliant quotes.

What our customers say

Visit our Cheltenham showroom

The best way to choose is to come and try. Sit in the chairs, lie back on the beds, and let us help you find what actually fits. Walk-ins are always welcome, and for the larger items like lift chairs, adjustable beds and mobility scooters we do suggest booking a time so we can give you our full attention. Prefer to stay home? We also do free in-home demonstrations, and the kettle is always on.

Mobility Co
Unit 2/136 Keys Road
Cheltenham VIC 3192

Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: by appointment
Walk-ins welcome, appointments encouraged for larger items

Call us: 1300 225 203