What is a futon sofa bed? A simple sofa bed

The sofa bed is the ancestor of all sofa beds. This simple and sturdy convertible sofa hasn't really changed shape since its creation, although its comfort has improved considerably.

It allows you to install a sofa doubled as a comfortable bed with a slatted base and a quality mattress. It can be installed in a studio, a teenager's room or a guest room and is perfectly suited to occasional or daily sleeping.

We tell you everything about buying a sofa bed .

Everything you need to know about the clic clac sofa, the first convertible sofa

The sofa bed is a very easy-to-use convertible sofa. It is composed of a bed base made of a metal frame and wooden slats. The mechanics of the sofa bed is attached to the bed base and allows the structure to be folded and unfolded with ease. To convert the sofa into a bed, simply fold the sofa seat towards the backrest. The sofa bed is attractive for its simplicity and robustness. The sofa is covered with a slipcover for impeccable hygiene.

The clic clac bed can be installed in any room of the house. Depending on the model chosen, it provides different levels of comfort. In a studio, opt for a clic clac equipped with a thick mattress suitable for everyday sleeping. In an office, it proves very practical since it requires little space to open and has a clever storage box under the seat. The clic clac bed will also be an ideal addition to a teenager's bedroom where it will express all its modularity, serving to watch television with friends and converting into a comfortable bed once removed.

The sleeping comfort of your sofa bed depends on two main elements: the bed base and the mattress. The quality of the other parts of your sofa will primarily influence its durability. The bed base of the sofa bed is made of wooden slats. The quality of the bed base is assessed based on the size of the slats and their spacing. These two criteria determine the comfort of your sofa bed.

The mattress of your sofa bed can be of varying thicknesses. A mattress designed for regular or daily use should be at least 12 cm thick. It is most often made of high-resilience foam, a material that prevents the part of the mattress that serves as a seat from deforming.

Among the sofa beds, the clic clac is the most economical and has many advantages:

• Simple and robust mechanics
• A real slatted base providing great comfort when sleeping
• A real mattress designed for sleeping every day, the thickness of which is not limited by the sofa's closing system as is the case with the BZ or Rapido.
• A fabric cover to ensure perfect hygiene of the bedding
• A storage box under the seat to hide duvets and pillows.

However, before opting for a cheap sofa bed, it is useful to compare the models.

The different models of click clacks

The sofa bed offers a lot of comfort while being economical. Each model has different features that you should compare before purchasing. First, it comes in different sizes. The 2-seater sofa bed is a standard sofa bed that sleeps 2 people. There are two sizes: 140x190 and 160x200. The first corresponds to the usual size of any double bed. The second offers more comfort for sleeping two and is particularly recommended for tall or heavyset people.

If you're looking for a comfortable sofa bed, you'll need to pay particular attention to the sleeping elements. First, the bed base must be sturdy and made of thick slats. It must offer a relatively rigid support to protect you from back pain. The sofa bed mattress must then be at least 12 cm thick and ideally made of high-resilience foam. Bultex is also a modern and innovative material used to make high-quality mattresses that offer durability and optimal comfort.

A cheap sofa bed doesn't have the necessary features for regular or daily use. It won't provide you with much comfort and will be an unprofitable long-term investment. Choose a sofa bed on sale over a discounted model. This way, you'll be guaranteed a durable and suitable sofa while keeping your budget under control. A good sofa bed price is between €800 and €1,300, but by taking advantage of sales and promotions, you can benefit from discounts of 30 to 40% off the total price of your furniture.

Sofa beds also come in many different shapes and materials. If you're looking for a designer sofa bed , opt for a leather or faux leather sofa. These timeless materials offer many advantages in terms of aesthetics, comfort, and maintenance. Or, opt for a model made of velvet, cotton, or microfiber fabrics. Today's fabrics offer a modern design and are easy to maintain. They are designed to reduce the risk of stains and make the sofa easier to clean.

Next, choose a color that's easy to match with your current decor. The black sofa bed is stylish and modern. The white sofa bed , while more likely to get dirty, offers chic and sophistication. With gray, you're sure not to go wrong. This neutral color fits all interior design styles. And by opting for a red sofa bed, you're making a very trendy choice.

There are other types of convertible sofa beds, so when choosing your sofa, you may be wondering: clic clac or bz? The main difference between these two sofa beds lies in their opening direction. The first unfolds parallel to the wall and the second vertically. Your choice between bz or clic clac therefore depends on the layout of your room to easily unfold your sofa bed.