Sofa Bed

Sofa Beds

Today's sleeper sofas are improved over older versions. The sofa is more comfortable and often not recognizable as a foldout unit; the bed is less cot-like and usually has a sturdy mattress that offers support, and the folding mechanisms work easily.

Sofa beds range in size from twin (a large chair) to queen (a large sofa), but are sometimes shorter than a conventional bed, and often have a thinner mattress. Because of size considerations and the folding mechanisms, sofa beds do not include a box spring.

Determine your priority when purchasing a sofa bed. Will it be used as a sofa daily? If so, the comfort of the sofa is the most important. If it will be primarily used as a bed, either for you or a guest, the comfort of the bed is of utmost importance.

When planning a room arrangement around a sofa bed, be aware of the length of the bed when it is folded out. In addition, there should be adequate space on either side to access the bedding and open and close the mechanism.

Furniture placed in front of the sofa bed (such as an ottoman or coffee table) should be lightweight or easily movable.