A sofa bed chair is a flexible addition to any home. Great for guest rooms, kids rooms or making smaller spaces a bit more versatile, there's loads of options to choose from and we've rounded up some of our most popular for you to view.
Single Sofa Bed Chair
A single sofa bed chair can be a handy place to allow an over-night guest to sleep, or it can be a way of concealing your bed during the day. Single bed chairs come in a variety of attractive styles and upholstery, making it easy to mix and match with your décor.
Bed chairs range in size, sophistication and cost from an inflatable chair bed – handy for camping or juvenile sleepovers, to stylish furnishings such as the York Sleeper Sofa – an armchair that’s just a little bit extra wide, and a little bit deeper in the seat, providing comfort for tall adults. In between these two extremes are folding memory foam bed chairs, and a variety of easy chairs including classic wing backs, which all fold out to create an area for lounging or sleeping. Some rest directly on the floor, while others include a frame and supporting legs for the bed portion. Buyers should be aware that many of the memory foam chairs are sized for children. Check dimensions carefully before buying to avoid having a six-foot guest trying to curl up on five feet of mattress! If you would like something a little wider than a standard easy chair, look into the folding love seat versions of these chairs.
A single sofa bed chair can save space and look great, at the same time. It can be the perfect answer for the unexpected guest or the unplanned sleepover. Since, in its other life, this stylish single bed is a comfortable armchair (even the kind for which you need to pack an air pump), you won’t be wondering where to find closet space to store the emergency cot or how to disguise a daybed. Combine it with a coffee table that has nested storage stools, and you have the answer for combining conservation of space with gracious living.
Types of sofa bed chair
How to choose the best sofa bed
Before you buy a sofa bed, consider how often it will be used. This will help determine what type of sofa bed you need. If you’re going to be using it every day, then it should have a sturdy frame, comfortable mattress and robust operating mechanism.
Best sofa beds for smaller rooms and tight spaces - clic clacs
Clic clacs are bed-ready in seconds. They have the added advantage of having a flip-down mattress which locks into place to form an occasional bed surface. Unlike other sofa beds, they take up little space, but do provide a comfy place to sit and sleep.
Best sofa beds for spare rooms and sleepovers - chair beds
If space doesn’t allow for a sofa bed, go for a chair bed instead. These pocket-friendly pieces are super easy to assemble. They fold out to about the size of a single bed, making them great for sleepovers and surprise guests.
Best sofa beds for playrooms, kids bedrooms and bedsits - futons
Having a futon is always handy - they’re lightweight, compact and easy to store away when not in use. Most futons have a wood or metal frame and mattress that doubles as a comfy sofa cushion. Typically, they are not as comfortable as beds or settees, but for occasions where a spare bed is required, a futon works just fine.
Best sofa beds for living rooms - leather sofa beds
With a leather sofa bed there is no need to compromise on style, comfort or functionality. A concealed bed mechanism gives them the look of a conventional sofa, so they’ll fit in perfectly with other furniture pieces. They also stand up to regular use, which helps if you host overnight guests often.
Best sofa beds for storage - corner sofa beds
Put every inch of space in a room to use with a corner, chaise or L-shaped sofa bed. These types of sofa bed have cushioned seats that open up to reveal storage in the base for things like bed linen and pillows. Because they’re larger than 2 seater and 3 seater sofa beds, there’s much more space to sit and sleep.