With an emphasis on organized living and adaptable furnishings, convertible sofa bed sales are on the rise. Functioning as both multi-person seating and a foldout bed, these marvels take economy of space to a whole new level.
Fantastic Functionality
Few other furniture items can claim to be two things at once, which is a notable advantage to purchasing a convertible sofa bed. Having a single piece of furniture that is both social and sleep-ready, can turn even the smallest spaces into a welcoming place to visit. The downside is that, asked to perform two separate services, sofa sleepers rarely do both well. If comfort is what you seek, it is important to choose your convertible sofa bed carefully; if you are looking for the best use of space from one furnishing, you need look no further.
A Sofa Bed Buyers Guide
As with any significant purchase, it you will want to do some research before you buy. The first thing to consider is what your sofa bed’s primary function will be. Will it be used most often as a living room couch, with only occasional sleepovers? Or will it be tucked into an office or den, used only when Grandma or out-of-town friends drop by for the night? Determining your convertible sofa bed’s main use will help you decide if it should be more comfortable as a couch or a bed, or if you are better off choosing a piece of furniture that only performs that one particular duty.
Next spend some time thinking about the style that best matches your home and comfort. Do you prefer to sit “in” a sofa, sinking blissfully into deep, downy pillows? Or are you more comfortable sitting “on” furniture, firm cushions providing stronger support? This goes hand-in-hand with your preferred design. Are you into a traditional, classic look? Does the look of a transitional convertible sofa bed appeal, with its combination of traditional and modern elements? Do you like the clean lines and high fashion of modern sofa beds? Or are you a laid-back fan of the casual look?
Figuring out Fabrics
Other desirable options are Microfiber and Leathermatch. A Microfiber (also called “Ultrasuede”) sleeper sofa will give you suede-like softness with excellent durability, resilience and stain resistance, while a Leathermatch convertible sofa bed provides the look and feel of top-grain leather, matched with high-quality vinyl on the back and sides – a more economical choice for the look of luxury.
Finally, you will want to look at fabrics and materials. While leather is the Granddaddy (some might say “Mack-daddy”) of furniture fabrics, it is also the most expensive. What you get for the money is a convertible sofa bed with longer durability and ease-of-care, but having small children or pets and a limited budget are important considerations against cowhide.
Whatever your taste, form and function, there is a convertible sofa bed for you. The best thing about it is that with just one purchase, you are buying two pieces of furniture to add versatility and beauty to your home – for years to come!