The best sofa beds and how to choose them

How to recognize the best sofa beds among so many proposals? There are many factors to consider. Without adequate technical preparation, you could risk ending up focusing on the wrong product, allowing yourself to be convinced by purely aesthetic factors without giving due importance to other key characteristics.

The main one threat of the sofa beds is in the comfort of the seat when we use it as a sofa: containing a bed it is often more rigid than others and even the bed is often unsuitable for prolonged use because the mattress is too thin and the base is not perfect.

How to choose your sofa bed

So, what features should we look for in a sofa bed to avoid making a mistake and forcing ourselves and our guests to spend evenings on the sofa and have hellish nights? We asked Ferdinand CountCEO and Art Director of the interior design brand Conte who advises: «A good sofa bed must always combine functionality and a pleasant aesthetic, whether it is the protagonist in the living room or less visible in the guest room. In detail, there are some technical characteristics that distinguish a quality sofa bed: a sturdy structure made with durable materials, such as a solid wood frame, and the ease of use. Then we must consider the main function, looking for a good compromise: if the model is used essentially like a sofait is essential test the comfort of the seat. If instead theuse as a bed it is frequent, I would recommend evaluating it mattress thickness (starting from 12 -13 cm) and the padding density (at least 30 kg per cubic meter). An essential detail? The Removable liningwhich offers maximum hygiene and the possible alternation between different fabrics and colours, also based on seasonality”.

So the intended use seems to be the first factor to take into consideration when choosing a sofa bed that can be a stable solution to optimize the small spaces of a house or a strategic choice to offer a bed to passing guests. Here is our selection of the best sofa beds and what use they are intended for.

Duplex

The Duplex sofa bed by Conte is a perfect solution for have two additional beds without sacrificing comfort. Thanks to its two-level structure, it is composed of a seat that transforms into a bed that hides a base second networkThe mattresses, which are included, have a padding in polyurethane foam and polyester flake, while the structure is made of wood and painted ironYou can choose from various types of upholstery which is always removable and is available in both leather and fabric.

Dimensions: 204 x 91 cm Price starting from: 3306 euros

Caterpillar

Westwing Collection

Caterpillar 3 seater sofa bed

€1,799 Westwing

It moves like a caterpillar This pretty and well-padded sofa (polyurethane with density 35 kg/m³) is characterised by a adjustable backrest on six levels and which, once folded, transforms the sofa into a bed for two. The structure is made of red fir wood and birch plywood, while the Teddy fabric covering is particularly resistant and cuddly, enough to forgive the fact that it is not removable. This sofa bed obviously lends itself to a sporadic usebut the ease of use and its compactness make it perfect for managing short impromptu stays. We chose it in pink, but it is also available in grey, cream and jeans blue.

Dimensions: 203 x 128 cm Price: 1799 euros

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Lake

Chama sofa bed

€3,549 €2,839 Mohd

Original and essential, this sofa bed comes to life from a futon and two cushions in the project signed by the designer Mi Jin Park in collaboration with Lagostudio. A practical and elegant idea to always have a sofa bed for twobut also to enjoy the beauty of an out of the ordinary sofa. Suitable for those looking for theessenceis available in many different finishes, removable and adaptable to any type of furniture. Since it does not have a real structure, it is recommended as a sofa bed for guests.

Dimensions: 178 x 100 cm Price starting from: 3100 euros

Winnie

Flexform

Winny Sofa Bed

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What makes this solution designed by super interesting Guido Rosatithe wooden slats present on the floor that make this sofa bed, available in both single and double versions, a real jewel. The solid base and elastic on which the mattress rests makes the difference, making it ideal even for a prolonged use. The mechanical movement with which the seat is extracted is very simple to perform, while the upholstery is always removable, even in the leather version.

Sizes starting from: 175 x 102 cm Price starting from: 4880 euros

Copenhagen

Houses of the World

Copenhague Sofa Bed

€509 €479 Houses of the World

Unlike other sofa beds offered by this brand, in this model we find the backrest tilting mechanism that will allow guests to sleep directly on the padding in 50 kg/m3 recycled foam instead of the very thin mattresses typical of this price range. In the fixed part you benefit from the base with spring suspensionthe one obtained from the backrest will obviously be more rigid. The structure is made of solid wood while the covering in duck blue velvet-like fabric is not removable.

Dimensions: 213 x 89 cm Price: 479.90 euros

Revolve

Prohistory

Revolve Sofa Bed

€3,782 Mohd

Sinuous and multifunctional like the entire line of the brand, it is characterised by a wooden structure, a system of spring suspensionbut above all by a very simple opening system. But unlike other sofa beds that focus on the 180° tilting of the backrest, this one guarantees a sleep quality equal on both blocks thanks to the construction made in cold foam homogeneous in the two parts. It has a tech look that goes well with the children’s bedroomsbut it also fits perfectly into more contemporary living rooms.

Dimensions: 210 x 112 cm Price: 3782 euros

Olo

Campsites

Olo sofa bed

€2,229 Mohd

This sofa bed amazes with the essentiality of its lines, but also with the ease of extraction of the lower level that hides a good mattress capable of offering maximum comfort. The padded seat also performs well, always ready to transform into a single bed thanks to the linearity that characterizes the backrest and armrests. The structure is in stratified beech and the fabric covering is completely removable.

Dimensions: 208 x 98 cm Price: 2229 euros