The Sofa is one of the most used items in the home, but if you are cramped for sleeping accommodation, you may want to consider a sofa bed. There are some advantages and disadvantages to this.

The Pros of a Sofa Bed

If you don’t have a lot of bedroom space then a sofa bed is a great solution. They are easy to fold down at night for sleeping purposes, then just as easy to fold up for day use as a sofa.

If this type of sofa is going to be used on a regular basis for sleeping, then buying a good quality one is extremely important. The better quality bed sofas have good mattresses on them that withstand constant use.

A sofa bed is also good to have as a backup for sleeping when guests come on various occasions. In this case it will not be used for sleeping on a regular basis, so you may not have to invest as much money based on the quality of the mattress.

Sofa beds come in many different styles, and they are warm looking and inviting. However, there are many versions that are now sleek and compact.

The Cons

One of the common problems that can come with sofa beds is that they end up not being comfortable for sleeping or for regular sitting use. This is why it is important when buying this type of furniture to take your time and make sure you try it out, both as a sofa and a bed.

The longevity of a sofa bed is usually not as long as a standard sofa. This is because of the item being multi-use, and is especially true if it is going to be used for both purposes on a regular basis.

It is not unusual for a sofa bed to be more expensive than a standard sofa, so you need to account for this when planning your budget for this particular purchase.