How to choose your Sofa Bed?
Understanding and choosing your sofa: La Maison Convertible offers you the complete guide to the sofa bed
Because sleep is precious, choosing a sofa bed should never be to the detriment of design, comfort or the quality of the bed.
To give you the best guidance, follow the buying guide from La Maison Convertible , specializing in sofa beds for over 40 years, and collect our valuable expert advice online, by telephone or in one of our stores located everywhere In France.
Choose a sofa bed according to your needs
2 in 1 bedding furniture, the sofa bed is a centerpiece of your living room! A real sofa with armrests, seat cushions, back cushions and a bed box, it transforms into a bed in a simple operation , depending on the conversion mechanism selected.
Multi-purpose, the sofa bed can be used to accommodate your evenings in front of the television or to accompany your nights in complete comfort. Its main advantage lies in its space saving , which makes it a particularly relevant choice for furnishing a studio as well as a more spacious apartment in which it allows you to gain an additional room: guest bedroom or office as you wish.
Be careful not to confuse sofa bed and convertible bench. The first has a seat independent of the mattress , while in the second, the seat is made up of the folded mattress.
When the time comes to renew your sofa bed, you should focus on 7 essential points to make an informed choice:
The technologies at your disposal
Design
The type of mattress
Comfort
The conversion mechanism
The type of sleeping
The dimensions.
At La Maison Convertible, we have chosen to offer products with zero compromise between sleeping, comfort and design.
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Choose your sofa bed according to your use.
Daily
For daily use, great care must be taken when choosing your mattress:
13 cm minimum thickness;
30 Kg/m³ minimum density.
To guarantee an efficient conversion of your sofa, opt for a simple and quick opening system such as the rapido mechanism which consists of unfolding the sofa without removing the cushions.
Regular
We call a regular bed a sofa bed that we use several times a month . In this case, a mattress 10 to 12 cm thick is strongly recommended. Unfolding should also be easy and not waste your time.
Casual
By occasional sleeping we mean exceptional use , only several times a year. A mattress with a thickness between 6 cm and 12 cm is more than sufficient for this type of sleeping and the conversion mechanism can be more experienced.
Our sofa beds for daily sleeping
Know the different types of sofa beds before getting started
Straight sofa bed: the timeless classic
The straight sofa bed offers a bold, compact and practical sleeping solution. From elegant sofa to comfortable bed in seconds. The convertible sofa bed is above all a sofa. It comes in many forms from the most modern to the most classic. It features a designer, cubic, Chesterfield or club style to fit perfectly into the ambiance of your living room.
Corner sofa bed: the king of large spaces
The corner sofa bed is traditionally reserved for larger spaces. Able to accommodate the whole family in sofa mode, it transforms into a spacious bed with generous dimensions to accompany your nights in complete comfort.
Convertible chaise longue sofa: the must-have for your nap area
The chaise longue sofa bed embodies elegance in your living room. Convertible into a bed in just a few seconds, it conceals a practical and welcome storage solution under its seat: a storage box.
Our selection of sofa beds with thick mattresses
Measure the space to adapt the dimensions of the sofa
To avoid unpleasant surprises, it is necessary to measure the space available in your living room before selecting your sofa bed model. Remember to take into account in your calculation the dimensions of the sofa once unfolded as well as to gauge the travel space you will need to move around it.
Choose a style of sofa bed in harmony with your living room
The sofa bed must be harmonized with your interior. La Maison Convertible has made this one of its main assets: we offer more than 500 different types of coverings for 100% tailor-made customization:
Velvet: for a touch of refinement and unparalleled softness, opt for a velvet sofa bed. Cotton, silk, linen, wool or even synthetic, plain or patterned, choose a cozy model that suits you.
Textured: Our textured sofas offer a timeless, yet sought-after look with heathered, woven and even 3D fabrics. With its wide range of patterns and colors, our range is available according to your desires.
Linen: for a natural sofa bed, linen is a preferred material. Responsible and ecological, it is also available in many colors and fabrics for an interior that suits you.
Leather aspects: for a retro and vintage interior, the leather sofa is the centerpiece of your living room. Bright in blue, red or yellow or more sober in beige, black and brown, find the leather sofa of your dreams!
Curly and woolly: warm, zen, cocooning are the main adjectives that designate a sofa bed with curly and woolly fabric. Personalize it by choosing from our different colors available.
Basics: very durable, washable and with a timeless style, discover our range of basics, available in many colors for a touch of boldness or more sobriety.
Some fabrics can be stain-resistant or water-repellent, practical for daily maintenance, or when you have young children or pets.
You can also focus on accessories: the sofa bed is equipped with armrests, headrests and soft cushions. Play with current styles, Scandinavian shapes with their high legs and simple shapes, aesthetic, sober and airy design with the tubular wooden legs or even a very trendy retro touch.
Take an interest in the opening mechanism of the sofa bed
Originally the sofa bed, the mechanism was made of wood and very heavy to handle. In the 1980s, metal mechanisms appeared which have since evolved into ever more compact, lighter and easier to handle models.
To determine the quality of the conversion system, focus on:
- The slats: they must be strong and thick.
- The straps: of good quality, they must show robustness and durability.
- The practicality and size of the mechanism: it must be both compact, easy to handle and less deep.
La Maison Convertible has always chosen to offer you high-performance products equipped with the latest generation of high-end mechanisms developed according to solidity and performance criteria, CATAS certified and guaranteed for 10 years.
Test the quality and comfort of the sofa bed seat
Do you want to test before buying? With our in-store comfort test, appreciate the softness and depth of the seat of the sofa bed model that caught your attention.
To validate the correct mattress thickness and type of box spring, ask one of our expert salespeople to switch the sofa to bed mode and lie down to test the good back support and comfort provided.
Find a comfortable mattress for perfect sleep
The comfort of a bed depends greatly on the type of mattress it is equipped with. To make the best choice, focus on:
- Thickness: 13 cm minimum for daily use. For even more comfort, turn to a 17 cm model!
- Density: the quantity of material per cubic meter. More material means increased support and durability.
The type of mattress: high resilience polyurethane, pocket springs, memory foam, latex, etc. A good convertible mattress should be made of high resilience polyurethane foam to allow the mattress to fold and unfold without deforming. All our models are equipped with it.- Firmness: soft, firm, medium-firm, your choice according to your sleep preferences and your possible muscular pathologies.
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Finally, to accommodate the mattress of your sofa bed, a good box spring is essential. In the case of a convertible, it allows a certain independence of sleeping of the mattress between the bed and the seat. It can be slatted, metallic or upholstered.
Our selection of customizable velvet sofa beds
Consider accessories for a tailor-made sofa
Stability provided by the sofa legs
Choose the type of legs for your sofa bed: metal or wood for maximum customization.
Storage spaces for your clothes or bed linen
Like sofa beds, some of our models have integrated storage boxes, notably our corner sofa beds.
Armrests: the assurance of designer comfort
Depending on the sofa bed model, it is possible to choose a size for your armrests: wide or thinner, depending on your desires and the space you have in the room.
Improved rest thanks to the headrest
As an option on some of our products, discover the integrated head support which allows you to properly support the neck and reduce associated stiffness.
Our favorite & trendy sofa beds
How to choose a sofa bed: selection criteria
To make the best choice for your sofa bed, consider:
How do I determine the appropriate sofa bed size for my space?
To choose the right dimensions, you should measure your room and get valuable advice from one of our expert in-store advisors.
What is the best type of mattress for a sofa bed?
If the choice of mattress depends above all on your preferences and your sleeper profile, a very thick product with a high foam density is particularly recommended.
How to maintain and clean a sofa bed?
To avoid bacterial proliferation, mites or bad odors, regular maintenance of your sofa bed is required. Be sure to dust the mattress regularly with a vacuum cleaner or steam cleaner while being careful not to get it too wet. You can also protect your sofa with a cover and clean it every 15 days to protect against stains. Also remember to air your bed daily before folding it. In case of stains, ask a La Maison Convertible expert for advice!
How to choose your sofa bed ?
The factors to guide the choice of your sofa bed are:
