Those who live in apartments, condos, or any small living space may have a hard time finding a place for guests to sleep overnight. Others who might need a sofa bed are those who simply like the idea of having an extra bed in the living room for napping. A futon sofa is ideal for a living room, a master bedroom, or even a larger children’s bedroom. They can be both stylish and functional, and many of them have a very modern look.
In general, a cheap sofa bed can look cheap in a classic or Victorian style living room. Many of them look like ugly folded mattresses that would only be appropriate in a child’s room. This is why many people do not like the idea of a futon. However, nowadays it is much easier to find a sofa bed that works perfectly with most decorations. The key is in the frame. Many futons are available with a stylish wood frame, especially one made of real wood that can be stained to match any table or furniture in the room. A pull-out sofa bed can double as the sofa in the living room, and guests may not notice when they learn that the furniture doubles as a bed.
The upholstery of the sofa bed can be tailored to match the fabric of the rest of the furniture in the living room if such fabric is available and a skilled tailor can be hired. When in doubt, a futon sofa that’s upholstered in a solid color that matches the decor should work just fine. Also look at the quality of the upholstery and find out if it can be easily cleaned in case it gets stained. A futon that is used often for sleeping may need to be cleaned more often than a regular sofa. In most cases, the sofa can simply be run over with a vacuum cleaner that has a living room furniture attachment. A leather sleeper sofa or bed will often have a special cleaner to use on it. Also ask about special conditioners to keep the leather in good condition.
A futon sofa for a child’s room can serve many purposes. It can be used during the day for napping and watching TV, and as a bed at night. It can be used as the main sleeping area, or the child can have their own bed and futon for sleepovers. There are smaller sofa beds that the child can easily transform each night. The very small and cheap inflatable sofa beds for younger children cannot be used as permanent beds, as they are not usually easy to clean, but they are excellent for reinforcing naps. Make sure the bedding is comfortable and doesn’t have metal bars or uncomfortable springs.
The convertible sofa bed is a great investment and makes it easy to accommodate impromptu guests on stormy nights. They are comfortable and often large enough for even multiple guests.