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      Your Guide to Buying a Sofa Bed

      Providing the comfort of a sofa and the relaxation of a bed, a sofa bed offers you the best of both worlds. Finding the most comfortable sofa bed can be tricky, but our buying guide is here to help. We’ll show you our most popular sofa beds, and give you handy tips on how to measure up and help you find a sofa bed that’s the right fit for your home.

      Many of our ranges offer a luxury sofa bed option, so you don’t need to compromise on style when you make your choice - some even have the option of a chair sofa bed.

      Why choose a sofa bed

      Why Choose a Sofa Bed?

      Sofa beds are super handy for unexpected guests, or if gatherings go on into the night. You can relax with the family on the sofa, and when you’re ready for bed you can pull out the mattress and give your guests a restful night's sleep. Sofa beds are a great space saver for smaller homes, and they provide the comfort of a sofa and a cosy bed when you need it.

        How often will you use a sofa bed

        How often will you use a sofa bed?

        When choosing your sofa bed, it’s always best to consider how often you’ll use it when making your choice. Some sofa bed options are designed for last minute, unexpected guests, whilst others offer a higher level of bed comfort if you know you’re going to be using it often. The great benefit of a sofa bed is that it gives you a great place to entertain guests when not in “bed-mode”, so another consideration is to make sure it offers enough seating space to relax when the bed isn’t in use. Whether you use your sofa bed regularly, or if it’s for occasional use, a handy matching storage footstool is another great space saver to store the bedding and pillows for your sofa bed.

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          How to Measure for a Sofa Bed

          To make sure your sofa bed fits, we’d recommend measuring the width and the length of the sofa bed and the space you want to put it in - make sure when you measure, you’re checking the width and length of the sofa with the bed pulled out. Measure the height if you plan to place the sofa bed under a window or in an area with a low or vaulted ceiling and make sure there’s space around the sofa when the bed is pulled out so access is easy. It’s always a good idea to measure your doors and walkways to the room you plan on having your sofa bed in, as this will make delivery easier. It’s also worth asking a Sofologist if the sofa splits or breaks down for easier delivery.

          How to use a Sofa Bed

          Given the supportive, carefully crafted bed frame within, a sofa bed can be a little daunting when pulling out the mattress for the first time. Check out our video to see just how easy it is once you know how.

          Choose a Hypnos mattress

          Give your guests a good night’s sleep with a Hypnos mattress - featured inside our Canterbury, Majestica, Islington and Keswick ranges. With a clear focus on sustainable design, all Hypnos mattresses are hand made with 100% natural fibres such as cotton and wool, ethically developed using natural and sustainably sourced materials - offering cosy comfort and mattresses that are kinder to the environment.

          Hypnos mattress
          Hypnos mattress
          Hypnos mattress

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          Shop your way

          Finished browsing in our stores? Feel free to go home, shop your way and complete your order online, over the phone or with a Sofologist on Web Chat, all from the comfort of your living room.

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