If you do not know that it is a sofa bed, you
will think that it is just a sofa. I
said just a sofa because it looks like any other kind of sofas except that it
has a provision to turn it into a bed.
The good thing about this furniture is that it
serves you two purposes, as it is convertible.
A couch during the day and a bed during the night and you get it at a
price of one. It saves you on space and
saves you worry if you do not have a spare bed for a guest who needs to stay
for the night.
Nevertheless, there are some points that you
need to list down before buying a sofa bed.
Comfort-ability is of the essence. Do not settle for cheap sofa beds, as these
have thin mattresses. Sleeping on these
kinds of sofa beds will only make the user uncomfortable, giving him back pains
when he wakes up. You do not want your
guests to feel this way, of course, less you gain a bad feedback from
them. Therefore, settle for those with
thick mattresses. A 4-inch mattress with
good ring back springs will assure the sleeper to have the extra convenience he
needs. Check on its cushions, too. Make sure you do not feel the board or
springs when seated.
The size is another vital element to check,
too. The sofa must be suitable for its
dual purpose – that of a couch and a bed. It must be easy to open up as well as putting
it back to its original position. Do not
choose a sofa bed that has a tight fitting.
Sofa beds are made of various materials, which
is another factor to look into. Ensure
to get one that made use of durable and sturdy materials. Linen is a good choice for a sofa bed, as
this endures the folding and unfolding, which is a common procedure for this
type of furniture.
If you choose to have a light-colored fabric,
make certain that is received treatment.
The treatment will prevent it from being damaged caused by stains and
spills. Some furniture shops require an
extra amount for this. It will not hurt
your pocket anyway so better have it treated and it guarantees you of its non-discoloration
and staying power.
Another thing that you should not forget is to
test it. Hence, lay and seat on it for
quite a few minutes. Be observant and
feel its comfort. If you do not feel
comfortable at all, then go choose another one.