Sofa bed, futon, or chair bed, whatever you want to call it, its purpose remains the same. This multi-functional item of furniture has two uses. In its first and original position, it provides comfortable seating. When unfolded, it transforms into a bed. Still, the beauty of a sofa bed really lies in its space-saving abilities. Smaller homes, apartments, log cabins, and even mobile homes could all benefit from the addition of a sofa bed. You’ll also be glad to hear that their design has also changed significantly over the last number of years. Gone are the flower-power-induced designs littered with wild and unappealing colours that we are used to seeing in the 80s and 90s. Now, we’re seeing contemporary shapes and beautiful shades. Quite frankly, you would be silly not to include one of these in your home. To help you choose the style most appropriate for your home, EZ Living Furniture has compiled a list of the standard sofa bed sizes below and listed their benefits for your convenience.
Single Sofa Beds
A single sofa bed is one of the more versatile sofa bed styles. Because of its smaller proportions, It could sit unassumingly in the corner of a room until needed. It can transform a playroom into a spare bedroom, a living room into a guest room, really, the possibilities are endless. The beautiful powder blue colour of the Theo above would also lend great interest to a room and would pair nicely with a variety of colour schemes. A single sofa bed is a great substitute for an armchair when space is quite limited. Not forgetting that because of its smaller stature, it would work well in rentals because it can then be easily transported if needed. Let's be honest too, we’re all feeling the pinch, especially at this time of year. We’re all frantically trying to resuscitate our bank accounts all the while trying to maintain a lifestyle that we have become accustomed to. Unsurprisingly, this is one of the more cost-effective options and again, it will remove the need to buy two separate furniture items - a bed and an armchair.
2 Seater Sofa Bed
Sometimes a single bed can feel a little restrictive, especially for a fully-grown adult. If you find that you have more available space than you first thought, then a double sofa bed might just be the perfect solution for you. Nestled next to a TV in a living room, it would make a great permanent seating solution during the day and could quickly drop down or unfold to become an instant guest bedroom at night.
3 Seater Sofa Bed
A 3 seater sofa bed can sleep two fully grown adults easily and with room to manoeuvre. One single adult who likes to sleep in a starfish-type sleeping position could also rest easy in one of these larger styles. The Celeste Sofa Bed above drops down at the back and folds out at the front to create the ultimate sleeping environment. The best thing about a 3 seater sofa bed is its ability to blend in seamlessly with a living room’s design because it will typically feature this size of a sofa anyway.
Chaise Sofa Bed
The terms “corner sofa bed” and “chaise sofa bed” are often used interchangeably. With that being said, all you really need to know about the Sasha above is that it too has a dual purpose and will serve your living room just like a regular sofa. In its primary position, it will allow a person to extend their legs out and fully relax. The Sasha pull-out couch bed above has a sleek appearance and would suit a variety of colour schemes. The pull-out mechanism makes it easy for this item to alternate between a bed and sofa without becoming a challenging task.
Common Sofa Bed Questions:
Q: What is the difference between a sleeper sofa and a sofa bed?
A: In many cases the terms sleeper sofa (or futon) and sofa bed are interchangeable. However, a sleeper sofa will most often refer to a sofa-type-bed that uses the cushioning that is sat on during the day as its mattress while a sofa bed will usually have a mattress hidden inside of it that will need to be pulled out to be utilised fully.
Q: Should I allow clearance for a sofa bed to fully unfold?
A: Ideally, yes! For a sofa bed that pulls out, clearance will need to be allowed at the front in order for it to fully fold out. For a futon or a sofa bed that drops down, you will need to ensure that there is enough space behind it. Alternatively, you could always pull it out from a wall when necessary.
Q: What is a day bed? Is it another type of sofa bed?
A: In theory, yes! A day bed is a type of sofa bed that has a permanent back and arms.
Q: Can you sleep on a sofa bed every night?
A: If you choose an EZ Living Furniture sofa bed, of course!
Still not convinced by sofa beds? Read 5 Reasons To Invest In A Sofa Bed and browse our full selection of stylish sofa beds here.
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