What Is a Roll-Away?

Description

• Roll-aways, or roll-away beds, are designed to do specifically what their name suggests, to roll away. Roll-aways are generally very simple structures. They can be easily folded, rolled and stored in small areas, making them convenient for storage and access. Roll-aways are supported by metal frames with a spring platform as opposed to a bulky box spring. The frame of the bed is hinged in the middle so it can fold upward in half, concealing the mattress inside. The mattress is typically the size of a twin or full bed, depending on the model. The unit has wheels on the bottom, making it extremely easy to roll from space to space.

Hotel Use

• Roll-away beds became very popular through their hotel use. Many hotels have several roll-away beds stored away in case guests need to use them. This helps many families save money when booking a hotel, as they are able to book a standard room with one or two beds and ask for a roll-away bed to be brought in at night. Some hotels offer these beds for free, while others charge a small fee. Due to the compact size of a roll-away bed, they are easily able to fit into most hotel rooms.

Home Use

• Aside from their popularity in hotels, many people use roll-away beds in their homes as well. Many roll-aways, especially twin-size roll-aways, are compact enough to be stored away in a standard-size closet. There are also roll-away beds that are designed for apartment dwellers with limited space, and are able to fold into even more compact sizes, by having metal frames that fold in multiple places, instead of just in half. Having roll-away beds in the home allows individuals to house multiple guests without needing to have multiple guest rooms to accommodate visitors. Roll-away beds can be easily rolled into a living area for sleeping arrangements.

Types

• In addition to the traditional roll-away bed that is placed on a metal frame and folds in half, there are other forms and renditions of the roll-away. The folding ottoman guest bed has become a popular roll-away option, especially for those with extremely limited storage space. These roll-away ottomans allow for you to disguise your roll-away bed as a daily home furnishing. You can place the roll-away ottoman in front of a chair or couch as furniture and later roll it to the desired area and unfold it to reveal a single bed. The ottoman roll-away generally folds in three places and you can put a decorative cover on top of it to match your furniture. There are newer models of roll-away beds that are designed to fold up and roll underneath a standard bed. This allows for homeowners to have additional storage options for their roll-aways. These beds generally have thin mattresses that do not fold, but the wheels generally come off so you can easily push the roll-away under the bed.