Our tips for choosing the right sofa bed

Are you having trouble choosing your convertible sofa ? Didn't the sofa model ideas on Pinterest help you decide? Trust our expert advice to choose your convertible sofa for the rooms of your house or apartment: which models are the easiest to use? Which mattress to choose? What type of covering to choose? Or, which sofa to use to sleep well? Follow our advice to buy a sofa bed suited to your needs.

Materials and coatings: advantages and disadvantages

To choose the covering for your convertible sofa, you must take into account different characteristics, such as the aesthetic quality, the material, and the type of fabric you want.

For fabric convertible sofas, the choice is relatively wide:

• Microfibers are the most classic material for convertible sofas. These coverings are robust and are intended more for daily sleeping. Our advice will focus on this matter if you plan to use your convertible sofa regularly. Negative point, this fabric is relatively dirty. If there is a stain on your sofa, it is best to apply an anti-stain treatment product.

• Linen can also be a material of choice when selecting your sofa bed! Very soft plant fiber, this covering is ideal if you are looking for space-saving furniture combining elegance and durability. This fabric is perfect for a choice of extra bedding. Thanks to its exceptional coloring properties: linen absorbs color very well and magnifies it. Which allows you to fully enjoy comfort while revitalizing the design of your interior.
  On the other hand, linen is also one of the categories of fabrics that are dirty. This is why we suggest using a removable cover for your convertible sofa.

• Velvet is one of the finest materials for covering a sofa bed. This material brings a touch of softness and elegance to your space. This is a good option for making a convertible sofa 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 dynamic, don't make this choice!

• Nothing like a leather convertible sofa to revive the decor of your interior! Customizable as desired thanks to multiple colors and unique textures, you are sure that this covering will be aesthetically pleasing and completely match your interior decor. In addition, leather is a very robust and dirt-repellent covering which, if well maintained, becomes more beautiful over time. How to mix business with pleasure? The downside still lies in the lack of maintenance and daily sleeping, even the most high-end leather can end up being damaged. You have been warned!

Soho Leather Convertible Sofa

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

Know the different types of convertible sofas before getting started

The convertible sofa

The convertible sofa is a 2-in-1 space-saving piece of furniture. Its possible uses 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 shape of a bed thanks to its sleeping area !

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

When a convertible sofa bed is unfolded, it takes the shape of a bed for optimal quality sleeping. Different models of convertible sofas are available. For your comfort, we offer you a guide to choosing your convertible sofa .

Soho convertible sofa

The bench reads: clic clac or bz?

Who said there wasn't a sofa bed for small budgets and small spaces? Whether you are single or in a relationship, there are a multitude of sofa beds that will meet your needs. Just remember to look carefully at the dimensions of the convertible bedding before purchasing these product models. Furthermore, contrary to popular belief, the clic clac like the bz are designed to give you quality comfort while offering you a space-saving alternative. Choosing between sitting position, extra bed and daily bed has never been easier!

We give you our best advice to determine your choice between the bz and the clic clac.

The bz

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

The most important criterion for choosing your bz sofa will be the choice of mattress. This criterion will play a role in the quality of your sleep. Different types of mattresses exist on the market: spring mattresses, foam mattresses, bultex mattresses, latex mattresses or even pocket spring mattresses. To choose the criteria and brands of your future mattress for bz bench, we invite you to follow our advice for choosing your bz bench .

Maia bench

The click clack

The clic clac sofa , unlike the bz bench, opens like a wallet. It is folded in 2 parts. After lifting the bed base and the bottom of the body, you hear a clicking sound, then when you place the second part of the bench (the seating area) towards you, a second noise is heard: it is the second click (a clack?). You have understood correctly, as its name suggests: “clic clac”!

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

Clic clac Madi

The convertible corner sofa

This sofa takes the shape of an L. This product consists of a base resembling a completely classic straight sofa. However, this sofa has a second part which is added to the central piece: this is what we call the chaise longue of the convertible sofa. These two parts together form the convertible corner sofa, with a pivot 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 convertible sofas supplied with a mattress offer a classic 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 is a different format from 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 take a waterproof covering!

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

• The single foam mattress: this is the cheapest product which offers relatively satisfactory comfort for extra sleeping. The use of 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 shapes and thus improve your sitting and your quality of sleep.
• The 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

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

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

Sofa beds are available in different models. Let's discover the best known together:

Dimensions for a 2-seater sofa bed

Having a convertible sofa that is 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 not even unfold correctly and thus cause you back or neck pain.

The size of the bed depends on two very distinct parameters: the floor layout and the type of bed you want to choose. If you go for a sofa with too much floor space, your house or studio could risk losing space.

Prefer convertible sofas that measure more than 120 cm : comfort will be compromised with such a compact sofa bed. For regular sleeping , our advice is more for a sofa of at least 140 cm.

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 convertible sofas 180cm!

But a larger convertible sofa means much more sleeping space. Hence the fact of carefully measuring your convertible sofa in advance for bedding that gives you a quality of comfort in your room.

That said, a corner sofa can appear more imposing even though it has a smaller sleeping surface compared to a larger convertible sofa. So we can combine comfort and space saving advantages with these selection criteria for your convertible sofa!

On the other hand, this also means that the floor space of a convertible sofa is not just limited to sleeping space! 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 that of the bed.

Luz Convertible Sofa

FAQs

• How to choose a good sofa bed?

For optimal comfort, opt for a rapid model that unfolds with the snap of a finger! With the help of easy opening and cushions attached to the structure of the sofa bed, you are sure to combine practicality and quality of sleep.

• Which convertible sofa to choose for daily sleeping?

For daily use: take a convertible sofa with a memory foam mattress. For less expensive sofas, you can choose a latex mattress which will ensure the criteria of sleeping quality and robustness in the event of frequent use.

• What price for a good convertible sofa?

The price depends on the sofa model chosen. A sofa bed will necessarily cost less than a sofa bed: between €300 and €650 for a sofa bed, between €200 and €700 for a bz and on average from €400 up 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-saving asset: we recommend it first 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 will sleep soundly!