The space-saving benefits of sofa beds

Sofa beds have a long history and have been used by many generations before us. From Victorian times to the ancient Greeks, sofa beds have long been a prominent piece of furniture in many homes throughout the centuries.

However, sleeper sofas are often mixed in with other furniture, including futons and rollaway beds. Many people think that loungers are just for sleeping, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. These versatile pieces of furniture are extremely unique in both design and style.

While the main purpose of a sofa bed is indeed for sleeping, it can also be used as a sofa or couch for both family and guests to sit on. That is why you will find many daybeds not only in the guest bedroom, but in such prominent places as family and living rooms. The main difference between a futon and a sofa bed is that a futon folds into a sofa, while a sofa bed does not. However, both pieces of furniture are quite versatile and can be decorated in exquisite ways with luxurious cushions and covers.

A sofa bed frame generally rivals a standard sofa in that it has arms and a back, and the most common frames are the link spring and platform. The link spring frame is made up of springs attached to the sofa bed frame that support the mattress, while the platform frame supports the mattress as a solid piece. Many of these frames come in wood and metal, depending on the manufacturer.

Many daybeds also include drop-down nests that can turn a couch into a larger mattress, or removable nests that offer another mattress to sleep on.

Some common day bed types mimic standard bed styles, such as the sleigh, chair, and canopy. The canopy and sleigh sleeper sofas are more traditional in style and design, hinting at turn-of-the-century contours, while the chair is more contemporary in style.

We hope this article has helped convince you of the benefits of having a daybed. Adding a sofa bed to your home is an ideal option if you often have guests staying or want to create more space. Either way, a sofa bed is the perfect choice for any home!