A sofa bed, usually also called a sofa sleeper, is one of the most tempting pieces of furniture to consider buying, especially when living space is at a premium.
The sofa bed provides comfortable seating for the den or living room while doubling as a spare bed for guests. Few other pieces of furniture can claim such duality of purpose.
A lot of sofa beds have come out in different designs and styles. This includes concepts and materials used in the production of one. But the Wedge sofa bed includes something different. Banking on modern design and demanded comfort, the Wedge sofa bed offers a bold and fresh approach suitable for people looking for functional and stylish design that people look for today.
The sofa bed of the past is ancient history. New sofa beds are extremely comfortable and luxurious. Plus you have the additional knowledge that you can place one anywhere you would normally put a sofa or a chair. You do not have to have an extra room in your house devoted solely to guests.
Before you want to purchase a sofa bed, there are some factors to consider. One inherent problem with a combination sofa and bed is that it rarely performs both tasks equally well. There may have to be some compromises made in exchange for versatility. It may help to consider what a sofa bed’s primary function would be in your particular home environment. Some consider a sofa bed to be a couch first and foremost, with the added bonus of emergency bedding. Others may consider the bed to be just as important as the sofa, since it will be the main bed in the home. Before shopping for a sofa bed, know what your particular priorities are.
As many amateur movers have discovered, a sofa bed can be surprisingly heavy. The folded bed frame, springs and mattress add significant weight, so you may want to consider allowing professionals to move it into your home. Some furniture stores may charge an extra fee for this service, so ask first. Otherwise, plan on enlisting the help of two very strong volunteers. It’s also important to measure the dimensions of the sofa bed and the planned route into your home. Many older sofa bed models were built to different scales than today’s narrower apartment complexes and townhouses. You might be able to remove the legs for added clearance, but sometimes furniture is simply too big for the proposed space.
How to test out the sofa bed
Pull the bed frame out several times to make sure the mechanism is solid and reliable. Sometimes a used sofa bed will have noticeable damage to the frame or springs. Lie down on the mattress as you would any other bed. Many people dread sleeping on a sofa bed because of the thin mattress and the legendary support bar.
High-end models may have much thicker mattresses and a redesigned frame to eliminate the need for the traditional backbreaker. Some guests may actually prefer to sleep on the sofa instead of the fold-away bed. Again, deciding on your particular priorities beforehand may help you find a comfortable sofa, a comfortable bed or hopefully a combination of both.
March 25th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
qual é a medida do sófa
June 5th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Hi, good post. I have been wondering about this issue,so thanks for posting.
June 6th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Where can this bed be purchased????
June 8th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
It’s a Morpheo Sofa with Lights.