A sleeper sofa can be anything from a full size sofa to an over-sized chair which can be transformed to a bed to accommodate guests because of a spring-mounted sleeper hidden underneath the seat. Also known as sleepers, a sleeper sofa is one of the most tempting pieces of furniture to consider buying for your living room. This piece of furniture becomes all the more important when living space is at a premium. Such sleep sofas will let you sit and snooze comfortably for years to come.
Use of a sleeper sofa
A good sleeper sofa covers several needs at once. It provides comfortable seating for the living or family room while doubling as a spare bed for friends and relatives. Anyone who has spent a sleepless night on a friend's fold-out couch will always appreciate the importance of a good sleeper sofa.
Points to consider while buying a sleeper sofa
Do you really need a sleeper sofa.
A sleeper sofa is more expensive than a normal sofa. So if you do not use it for sleeping, then it is better to opt for a conventional sofa.
Know the size of your living room and the size of the sofa you want.
Some consider a sleeper sofa to be a couch first and foremost, with the added feature of emergency bedding. Others consider the bed to be just as important as the sofa, since it will be the main bed in the living room. So before shopping for a sleeper sofa, you should know what your particular priorities are.
Before you take home a new sleeper sofa, sit on it several times. Try all sleeping postures as well so that the sofa gives you the comfort that you are looking for.? Pull the bed frame out several times to ensure the mechanism is solid and reliable.
Try to listen for creaking or thumps that indicate the springs are hitting the frame.
Lift the sofa from one end and shake it a bit-it should feel solid and heavy.
It is better to check the legs. The best pieces have legs that are part of the whole frame and not just attached to it.
In some cases, legs are fitted to the sleeper and can usually be unscrewed, if necessary.
Choose your mattress properly.
Types of Sleeper Sofas
Chair Sleepers
Twin Sleepers
Full Sleepers
Queen Sleepers
Styles of Sleeper Sofas
Sleeper sofas are usually upholstered. The frame is made of wood or metal. The upholstery fabric is made of various materials like leather, suede, microfiber, twill, polyester, cotton, cotton blend, silk etc. The fabric can be plain, solid as well as printed. The prints vary from checks and stripes to floral to abstract prints. The styles of the sleepers vary from traditional to victorian to rustic to country to conventional, modern style.
A sleeper sofa not only provides style, but it is also great if you need extra seating for those large family gatherings. Sleeper sofas make life easier for you and your family when you are expecting guests.
