Comments on: Stay at My Home

By: Jake

Jake — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:15:20 +0000

Anyone know where to buy a mattress like that? Aerobed is NOT for me. Rollable foam would be so great.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:12:16 +0000

Did this creation actualy get by this guy’s Thesis Committee? Did they graduate him or did they ask him to go back and design something better?

By: Joe NewYorker

Joe NewYorker — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:00:06 +0000

It seems like the comments here have become an ad for aerobed

By: Tania

Tania — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:43:09 +0000

Lori was thinking what I was (sort of). I think it’s a good design, and yes, some places are actually that small. (or as in the case of my brother’s house it’s normal sized, but he doesn’t have a designated Guest Room). Instead of a sleeping bag, however, it would be very easy to roll an aerobed into the compartment. Might even fit the aerobed and the bedding rolled together. And aerobeds are hecka comfy, let me tell ya. Just spent a week on one in my brother’s house for Christmas holiday. Then the guest has a bed, nightstand and lamp that all fits into a corner. That’s pretty tight

By: Lori Paximadis

Lori Paximadis — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:34:51 +0000

I don’t get it. Our queen-sized Aerobed takes up less space and can be easily and unobtrusively stored in the far reaches of a closet until it is needed, and I’ll bet it’s a whole lot more comfortable than that thin mattress. If you have so little space that it can’t accomodate a sofa or even a fold-out sleeper chair, both of which can be used for everyday sitting, why clutter up your living space with a rolled-up futon?

And I think that thing on the top is the lamp mentioned in the description.

By: N.

N. — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:26:08 +0000

Right now we use an aero bed but I’ve had horrible luck with air mattresses. We also have a foam mattress topper that we don’t use. If the another air mattress dies I’m going to offer guest the foam mattress or the number for a nearby hotel.

By: Bess

Bess — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:52:55 +0000

So would you announce if any of the hypothetical designs you have mentioned in the blog became available for purchase, when and if they do?

By: Tabitha (From Single to Married)

Tabitha (From Single to Married) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:44:10 +0000

we have a similar situation with only one guest room it makes it hard for multiple people to visit. We have one of those aerobeds and it’s great – it’s a dual layer mattress with a power motor so it blows up in a manner of minutes and looks like a real bed. Guests love it! We just stick it downstairs in storage when we’re not using it.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:07:23 +0000

Many years ago my sister-in-law lived in an apartment with her two boys. She had a couple of pieces of one inch thick foam rubber (not egg-crate)cut to sleeping bag size. She kept these in her car trunk for the boys to use when they were visiting other folks. BUT my daughter and I had to stay at her apartment unexpectedly for one hight and I can tell you that these mats were very comfortable. My SIL just got out a couple of sheets for us to use – no problem.

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:51:55 +0000

If you need this type of mattress arrangement, perhaps visitors who can afford a hotel should stay at one.

By: na0

na0 — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:42:47 +0000

i really like the photo on this article.
it looks like something that i would like to have in my own home since i have just a one bedroom apartment.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:56:24 +0000

“….In the photos what is that little stack what looks like paper ontop of the table?”

Take-out menus? LOL!

By: Erin Doland

Erin Doland — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:41:29 +0000

@Amanda — I thought it was just a piece of art.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:11:02 +0000

I like the idea, but I thing I’m missing something. In the photos what is that little stack what looks like paper ontop of the table?

By: anonymous

anonymous — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:59:10 +0000

I got rid of the guest bed, since it was only used once or twice a year, and got an Aero Bed. Because the air compressor is built in, all I have to do is plug it in, press a button, and it's ready in less than five minutes. When done, simply let the air out, roll it up, and put it back into its storage bag, which fits in the closet. My only complaint is that the sheets that come with it are too thin to be comfortable on a plastic mattress, but they're easily replaced. The suggested retail price for the raised queen on their web site is $300, but I got mine for $130 at Costco. Amazon sells the same model for $140. It seems it would also be a good thing to take with you if you're going to stay with somebody who doesn't have a guest bed. The Aero Bed is one of the best uncluttering investments I've ever made.

By: erica

erica — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:48:33 +0000

In a 400-sq-ft NYC apartment, the answer is ‘No, you can’t stay with us, but here’s a list of nearby hotels.’

By: DigitalNinja

DigitalNinja — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:21:45 +0000

What a great idea.

I decided to change to a Futon Roll a couple of years ago, to make my small bedsit ultra multi-purpose.

This seems like such a good idea, as the futon normally gets stored in a trunk during the day, this looks a lot neater, and more ‘chic’.