Need to give friends and family a comfortable place to sleep, or like to lie down while watching movies on the weekend? When you're about to invest in a sofa bed, it's a good idea to find out all you can before laying down your money so you can get one that's as comfortable and convenient as your budget can manage. Of course, you can always buy a cheap and uncomfortable one if you'd prefer the relatives didn't stay! When you start thinking about sofa bed shopping, it's often because the need for one is arriving imminently! Let us take the work out of choosing by giving you a rundown of the options available. A bi-fold will be more comfortable because it has fewer folds, meaning it allows a thicker mattress. They're also a little easier to set up. We reckon a bi-fold is the way to go. Hardwood is more expensive than pine, and "kiln dried" hardwood means moisture has been removed, minimising future warping – although, as a rough guide, this will add at least $500 to the price of the sofa bed.
However, whether it's kiln dried or not, a hardwood frame should last a lifetime as long as it's well constructed. Test the mechanism in the shop, both pulling out the bed frame and pushing it back in. If it's too hard, keep looking, but bear in mind it can get easier once you get the knack and the joints loosen up. Check the padding by kneading the frame along the back rails and arms, as hard or sharp edges indicate skimpy padding which is best avoided – it will last a shorter time and will be uncomfortable when you're sitting in the sofa position. Your choice of fabric can substantially alter the price of a sofa bed. But unfortunately, the cost of fabric isn't a reliable guide to its quality. For example, big retailers can keep prices down on popular fabrics due to mass-production and buying power, whereas more expensive fabrics may have racked up their costs due to lower production rates and consequent loss of economies of scale. Also, some commercial-grade fabrics (for use in cinemas or offices, say) can be tough but cheap, while more expensive ones may be fairly delicate.
As a guide to quality, when you're in the shop ask for fabric samples or swatches, so you can give the fabric a better appraisal than you could by just looking at the finished product. Come home to clean floors with a robot vacuum cleaner that's up to the job. We compare models from iRobot, Samsung and more in our to find the best. A common complaint with sofa beds is that you can feel the support bars through the mattress. To avoid this, test them in the shop first – your guests will thank you! Different types of mattress to consider include inner-spring, foam, futons and inflatables. Foam sofa beds range from very basic and cheap, to memory-foam models costing well over $1000. With the basic models, their price is their main advantage; they might not be the most comfortable, but are reasonably long-lasting and can be a great option for kids. If you regularly have guests and want to give them the royal treatment, a more expensive memory foam sofa bed could be worth investigating.
Inner-spring mattresses are generally more comfortable than basic foam mattress, and aren't necessarily much more expensive. Rotate the mattress periodically to prolong its life. You can add a "topper" to make a mattress thicker, but you'll have to store it somewhere. Futons can be an inexpensive and long-lasting sofa bed option, but are fairly firm so they might be best for guests who prefer sleeping on a firm bed. Turn the futon over and air it regularly to keep it in good shape. There are also inflatable sofa beds, which are basically sofa bed versions of an air mattress. They're not necessarily a good option for daily use as a sofa as they probably won't last, but they're a cheap and portable option for when guests turn up, and they offer more functionality than a basic air mattress. They are generally easy to deflate and pack away afterwards. Loose polyester fibre fill looks plump and luxurious at first, but the contents can settle and redistribute themselves – better-quality cushions have walled compartments to keep the fibre in place.
Feathers (or a feather-and-down mix) are another option and, while they need attention in terms of plumping and fluffing, longevity isn't as much of a problem in back cushions as in seat cushions. Are the cushions reversible? You'll get more life out of them if you can flip them (check the piping allows this), or at least swap them from side to side. The warranty on the cushions gives an indication of the quality of the foam. Feather-filled cushions are more susceptible to damage than foam or a foam/feather combination. Cushions with feathers in them may have shorter warranties. Sofa bedsDoing two jobs to save you space and money, our sofa beds never rest – they leave that up to you or your guests. We have a big choice of styles and colours, with options like chair-beds and corner sofa beds. Many have built-in storage for bedclothes, too. With some models you can even choose your type of mattress to get exactly the comfort you prefer.You don't have to sacrifice style to comfortably house your overnight guests.
We found nine top-rated sleeper sofas that have a streamlined and sophisticated look, while remaining plenty cushy, and are a total pleasure to sleep on. 12 Gorgeous Glass Coffee Tables at Every Price Point 10 Artful Decals to Easily Switch Up Your Wall Decor 10 Gorgeous Marble Tables That Elevate Any Aesthetic How to Make a Gigantic Knit Blanket in Less Than 4 Hours Our 30 Favorite Home Decor Destinations to Shop Online 10 Multiple-Use Ottomans for Stashing the Extra Stuff 10 Room Dividers That Stylishly Define a Space 9 Mardi Gras Party Accessories to Outfit Your Evening of Revelry 9 Incense Holders With Quirky, Artful Design 11 Ways to Add the Natural Beauty of Agate to Your Decor King DreamAnother clever idea The design that adapts to your lifestyleKing Living is famous for comfort and flexibility and the King Dream Seating System is an example of this philosophy. With different modules including a recliner lounge, storage space, a sofa bed and accessories, this sofa easily adapts to different lifestyles.
From the living room to the study or a dedicated guest room, the King Dream Seating System offers seating, space-saving and sleeping benefits. The recliner modules have the TouchGlide® control technology that move seating smoothly and quietly into the comfort positions of your choice. The storage modules are easy-lift to reveal generous storage capacity. A superior choice in sofa beds, King Dream folds out in one movement to access a comfortable KingCell® Mattress. The King Dream sofa bed system allows you to easily return the bed to a comfortable sofa position in seconds, arranging rooms to order quickly when visitors come and go. Share With Your Friends Kick back, recline and recharge The King Dream Seating System is the ultimate modular sofa bed and recliner, designed with comfort, simplicity and luxury in mind. It offers comfort and configuration possibilities that exceed most standard sofas, with the added benefit of converting to a guest bed when required. King Living designs and manufactures the King Dream, ensuring the sofa system remains both exclusive and highly affordable.
It is available in a range of premium fabrics and luxurious leathers to suit a fast-paced home, adapting to different rooms and uses throughout its lifetime. Modules include recliner option with TouchGlide® control technology, storage space, a sofa bed and accessory options. System is exclusive to King Living, and is known for its affordability. Individually tailored King Living covers so you can remove or replace them for cleaning or a whole new look. Available as armchair, two-seater, three-seater, chaise and ottoman, among other configurations. Choice of compact or wide arms. Includes King Living’s Postureflex® Seating System for strength and support. 25-year steel frame warranty. Authentic Australian design from King Living’s team of in-house designers. Visit a Showroom today or click here to contact King Living. Buy your King Dream online today and have it shipped to your door. Leather & Fabric Options King Living sofas are available in your choice of premium fabrics and luxurious leathers.
All covers are completely removable so that they can be removed for cleaning or replaced for a completely new look. King Living does not staple covers onto frames allowing you to change from fabric to leather and vice versa and all seams are double stitched for added strength and durability. That’s why King Living conveys a sense of undeniable quality. Tango - Blackberry 11 SwatchesIf you would like physical swatches, you can order them online, please click below: *Please note colour reproduction of all swatches may vary on different monitors. All King fabrics and leathers are of the highest grade and best quality, find out why our materials are the best. Quality & InnovationKing Living is famous for quality. That’s because King Living uses nothing but the best materials and technology to create the designs that were developed by King Living’s Australian in-house designers. Space saving options are becoming more important whether you are a couple living in an apartment or a family living in a house.
King Living is famous for its modular and storage sofa options that provide the ultimate in personal comfort and practicality. King Living is a recognised leader in seating technology. Since 1977 King Living designers have been developing innovative ways to add comfort and durability to their award-winning range of seating products. King Living’s Postureflex® Seating System has been updated and enhanced with the new KingCell® Pocket Springs. The Postureflex® Seating System provides the correct support for the human body. The Postureflex® Seating System is similar to that used in many luxury European car brands. It supports the body perfectly and maintains the true lines of the furniture for many years. Not all steel frames are the same. The King Living steel frame uses high grade steel that is precision cut for accuracy and welded. Spot welds are applied to key stress and weight-bearing areas for additional strength. It’s the steel frame that gives King Living sofas their renowned flexibility, even letting you configure them into beds.