Our tips for choosing the right sofa bed

Having trouble choosing your sofa bed ? The sofa design ideas on Pinterest haven't helped you decide? Trust our expert advice to choose the right sofa bed for the rooms in your house or apartment: which models are the easiest to use? Which mattress should you choose? What type of upholstery should you choose? Or, which sofa should you use to sleep well? Follow our advice to buy a sofa bed that's right for your needs.

Materials and coatings: advantages and disadvantages

When choosing the upholstery for your sofa bed, you need to consider various characteristics, such as aesthetic quality, material, and the type of fabric you want.

For fabric convertible sofas, the choice is relatively wide:

• Microfiber is the most traditional material for sofa beds. These covers are durable and are more suited to everyday use. We recommend using this material if you plan to use your sofa bed regularly. The downside is that this fabric is relatively dirty. If your sofa gets stained, it's best to apply a stain-resistant treatment.

• Linen can also be a material of choice when choosing your sofa bed! A very soft plant fiber, this covering is ideal if you're looking for a space-saving piece of furniture that combines elegance and durability. This fabric is perfect for an extra bed. Thanks to its exceptional coloring properties, linen absorbs color very well and enhances it. This allows you to fully enjoy comfort while revitalizing the design of your interior.
  On the other hand, linen is also one of the fabrics that tends to get dirty. That's why we recommend using a removable cover for your sofa bed.

• Velvet is one of the finest materials for upholstering a sofa bed. This material brings a touch of softness and elegance to your space. This is a good option for making a sofa bed comfortable . However, be careful! These types of fabrics are very fragile and require sustainable and careful maintenance. If you have young children or a pet that is a little too energetic, do not go for this choice!

• There's nothing like a leather sofa bed to liven up your home decor! Customizable to your heart's content thanks to a wide range of colors and unique textures, you can be sure that this upholstery will be aesthetically pleasing and perfectly in keeping with your interior decor. Moreover, leather is a very robust and dirt-resistant upholstery that, if well-maintained, becomes more beautiful over time. How can you combine business with pleasure? The downside, however, is the lack of maintenance and daily sleeping; even the most high-end leather can eventually become damaged. You've been warned!

Soho Leather Convertible Sofa

To learn more about other types of sofa bed upholstery, we suggest a complete guide to the fabric models available in the sofa market.

Know the different types of convertible sofas before you start

The convertible sofa

The convertible sofa is a space-saving 2-in-1 piece of furniture. Its use possibilities are multiple. The sofa bed has two models of use: it can take the form of a simple sofa to accommodate your family or friends and, once unfolded, the sofa takes the form of a bed thanks to its sleeping area!

Whether you have a studio, a house, or any other type of space, the convertible sofa offers significant space savings!

When a convertible sofa bed is unfolded, it becomes a bed for optimal sleeping comfort. There are several different models of convertible sofas available. For your convenience, we offer a guide to help you choose the right convertible sofa .

Soho convertible sofa

The sofa bed: sofa bed or sofa bed?

Who said there weren't sofa beds for small budgets and small spaces? Whether you're single or a couple, there are a multitude of sofa beds and benches that will meet your needs. Just remember to carefully consider the dimensions of the convertible bedding before purchasing these models. Moreover, contrary to popular belief, both the clic clac and the BZ are designed to provide you with quality comfort while offering you a space-saving alternative. Choosing between a sitting position, an extra bed, and a daily sleeping arrangement has never been easier!

We give you our best advice to help you choose between a sofa bed and a sofa bed.

The bz

The BZ is a convertible sofa that has the particularity of folding like an accordion. This sofa bed gets its name from its folding method: the BZ sofa bed folds into 3 parts and then resembles a Z. It is more compact and becomes a real space-saving piece of furniture when placed along the wall of your interior. To open it, you have to lift it slightly then pull towards you. The BZ sofa bed is more suitable for a studio apartment or when you have relatively limited space.

The most important criterion for choosing the right sofa bed will be the choice of mattress. This criterion will affect the quality of your sleep. There are different types of mattresses on the market: spring mattresses, foam mattresses, bultex mattresses, latex mattresses, and pocket spring mattresses. To choose the right criteria and brands for your future sofa bed mattress, we invite you to follow our advice for choosing your sofa bed .

Maia Bench

The click clack

The clic clac sofa , unlike the BZ sofa, opens like a wallet. It is folded in 2 parts. After lifting the bed base and the bottom, you hear a clicking sound, then when you place the second part of the sofa (the seat) towards you, a second noise is heard: it's the second click (a clack?). You understood correctly, as its name indicates: "clic clack"!

This model of sofa bed requires, like its counterpart, a mattress which will determine the quality of the sleeping experience, depending on whether it is for daily, regular or occasional sleeping.

Madi Clic Clack

The convertible corner sofa

This sofa is L-shaped. This product consists of a base resembling a classic straight sofa. However, this sofa has a second part that is added to the central piece: this is what is called the chaise longue of the convertible sofa. These two parts together form the convertible corner sofa, with a swivel to the right or left.

This convertible sofa is probably the one that will require the most space in your interior: it can cause clutter in your house or apartment. This is why we advise you to choose your corner sofa carefully .

Bogart Angle convertible sofa

Which mattress should you choose for your convertible sofa bed?

Most sofa beds come with a mattress and offer a standard size bed for two people, i.e.: 140 cm wide x 190 cm long.

If you are looking to replace your existing mattress, we recommend removing it and accurately measuring its dimensions before purchasing or ordering a new quality mattress.

If it's a different size than the original, such as 140 x 200 cm or 160 x 190 cm, the choices may be more limited, but it is possible to find the product that meets your comfort criteria. To protect your sofa beds, don't forget to get a waterproof cover!

We offer mattresses for the possible purchase of a convertible sofa:

• The single foam mattress: This is the least expensive product that offers relatively satisfactory comfort for an occasional bed. This type of product can even be used as a regular bed if you choose a higher-density mattress.
• The memory foam mattress: its viscoelastic properties allow your mattress to accommodate your shape and thus improve your seating and your quality of sleep.
• Latex mattress: Whether it is a synthetic or natural material, this mattress has antibacterial properties due to its maximum ventilation capacity.

Take the dimensions of the sofa for daily sleeping

Although the convertible sofa has several advantages , you must take precautions before buying it, and in particular check that you have the necessary space to unfold it in your room.

It is more than important to find out about the different sizes and dimensions to choose the right sofa bed.

Sofa beds come in a variety of styles. Let's take a look at the most popular ones:

Dimensions for a 2-seater sofa bed

Having a sofa bed that's too big for your room can be a real nightmare: it becomes more of a bulky piece of furniture than an extra bed. It may even not unfold properly, causing back or neck pain.

The size of your bed depends on two very distinct factors: the floor layout and the type of bed you want to choose. If you choose a sofa with too much floor space, your home or studio could be wasting space.

Choose sofa beds that measure more than 120 cm : comfort will be compromised with such a compact sofa bed. For regular sleeping , we recommend a sofa bed that is at least 140 cm long.

The 160x200 convertible sofa: a king-size bed?

For even more comfort and space, we offer you the purchase of a convertible sofa with a larger mattress : venture into King Size dimensions thanks to the 160×200cm convertible sofas , or even more spacious: The ultra-comfortable 180cm convertible sofas!

But a larger sofa bed means a much larger sleeping area. That's why it's important to measure your sofa bed carefully in advance to ensure you get the right bedding for your room.

That said, a corner sofa can seem larger even though it has a smaller sleeping area than a larger sofa bed. So, you can combine comfort and space-saving benefits with these criteria for choosing your sofa bed!

However, this also means that the floor space of a sofa bed is not limited to the sleeping area! This is why, to be sure of your purchase, we advise you to carefully measure the size of the sofa bed as a whole and not just the sleeping area.

Luz Convertible Sofa

FAQ

• How to choose a good sofa bed?

For optimal comfort, choose a rapido model that unfolds in the blink of an eye! With its easy opening and cushions attached to the sofa bed's structure, you're sure to combine practicality and quality sleeping comfort.

• Which sofa bed should you choose for everyday sleeping?

For everyday use: Choose a sofa bed with a memory foam mattress. For less expensive sofas, you can choose a latex mattress, which will provide the necessary sleeping quality and durability for frequent use.

• How much does a good sofa bed cost?

The price depends on the sofa model chosen. A daybed will necessarily cost less than a sofa bed: between €300 and €650 for a sofa bed, between €200 and €700 for a sofa bed, and on average from €400 to €5,000 and more for convertible sofas from major brands.

• What type of sofa bed should you choose to sleep well?

The pull-out sofa bed is a real space-saver: we recommend it first and foremost to enjoy a quality night's sleep while benefiting from its storage space for your living room. A memory foam mattress as a bonus, and you'll sleep soundly!