We’ve likely all had to sleep on a sofa at some point in our lives, but have you ever had one comfortable enough for a good night’s sleep?
With British houses getting smaller, and space at a premium, a sofa bed is a great addition to any house. A versatile piece, a sofa bed is great for saving space and handy to put up the occasional guest. Who wants to get out the air bed and pump it up late at night, after all?
But can a sofa bed ever make for a comfortable bed for the night?Â
A sofa bed can be brilliant to have in your office or spare room, some can even include storage, or you might even have a sofa bed as the main sofa in your house. But whether a sofa bed really fits its purpose really depends on a variety of factors.
Sofa bed mechanisms
Just like with any other sofa, there is the question of style, colours, the fillings, and the available space – but you also need to have an idea in mind of how often you will use it.
Finally, there are different mechanisms to choose from, which will also impact its performance. Click-clack is one of the old favourites, whereby you just click the sofa to open, turning into a bed.
Platform (or trundle) sofa beds, where the base slides out, revealing a flat sleeping platform are also well-known. These are different to the (one or three-part) metal action frame styles. In the latter, the back needs to be removed and the bed and mattress folds out from inside.
Other popular, and simpler, models include the fold out (or A-frame) whereby unfolding the back reveals a flat surface, or the bed.Â
Do you have a sofa bed?
Sofa beds come in all shapes and sizes and, recently, some even come in boxes. From the loveseat to the corner or L-shaped model, the choice is now vast.Â
From dangling your feet off the mattress to a frame piercing your back, tell us, do you love your sofa bed?
What’s the worst experience you had sleeping in one? Ever had one that was comfortable enough to be a full-time bed? Share your tips on how to choose the right one for you.
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