A sleeper sofa is one of the most functional pieces of furniture you can find and can be a great addition to your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They’re essentially couches<\/a> that can function as beds and are a great option for guest rooms<\/a>, those living in small apartments<\/a>, or people who want the option to have an extra bed without it occupying additional space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re on the fence about getting a sleeper sofa or aren’t sure whether it’s the right option for you and your space, read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sleeper sofa is a type of sofa that has a mattress<\/a> hidden inside its frame and can be converted into a bed as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The mattress either pops out or can be folded out using a special mechanism and can typically sleep two people. The design of the sofa, the size and type of mattress<\/a>, and the mattress’s comfort level can vary greatly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because sleeper sofas look like couches but can be converted into beds when needed, they\u2019re great space savers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleeper sofas are similar to another common piece of furniture, sofa beds. Both are multifunctional pieces of furniture that can be used as couches or beds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The difference is that sofa beds are designed like futons\u2014that is, rather than pulling out a hidden mattress, they’re simply laid out flat to form a bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleeper sofas, on the other hand, include an additional mattress that’s hidden within the frame and can be unfolded as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind, though, that the terms \u201csleeper sofa\u201d and \u201csofa bed\u201d are often used interchangeably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleeper sofas offer numerous benefits. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several types of sleeper sofas on the market. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the most common type of sleeper sofa. In order to turn it into a bed, you typically have to remove the cushions and pull on a handle to lift out the hidden mattress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your model, it might have a button you need to push to release the bed or a special power mechanism to fold out the mattress. Pull-out couches can come in various sizes and include a real mattress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technically, futon is another term for a sofa bed (rather than a sleeper sofa)\u2014but since all these terms are often used interchangeably, we’re including it here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A futon has no hidden mattress and no cushions to remove before folding it out. It’s simply a thick mattress<\/a> that’s folded to look like a couch to rest your back against and unfolded flat when you need a place to sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Futons come in various sizes, from twin<\/a> up to queen<\/a>, and the frames can be made of metal or wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind that futon mattresses come in various thicknesses\u2014if you\u2019re going to use yours often for sleeping, you might want to invest in a mattress that\u2019s at least eight inches thick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sectional sleeper sofas look like sectional couches. They occupy the most space but are a fantastic option if you have a large room. They have a fold-out type of mattress or a trundle bed that can be pulled out as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The mattress is typically queen-size, but some sectionals come with king-size mattresses<\/a>. Occasionally, the sleeper portion is located in the chaise section of the sectional and includes a smaller twin-size mattress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few things to keep in mind if you want to buy a sleeper sofa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleeper sofas are great space savers, but you need to make sure you get the right kind of sleeper sofa for your space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure it will comfortably fit into your space when the mattress is pulled out, allowing enough room for foot traffic around the bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider your room design. If it has a contemporary style, then a sleek pull-out sleeper sofa or a sectional will suit it well. In a rustic-style room, on the other hand, a futon with a wooded frame will look right at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider how many people you want the sleeper sofa to fit. Depending on the type of sofa, the mattress size<\/a> will vary from twin to king. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re buying a sectional sleeper sofa, find out if the mattress is located in the main section or if there’s a smaller twin-size mattress in the chaise portion of the sectional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleeper sofas come with different mattress types. Check if the mattress type suits you\u2014and make sure the mattress is thick enough if you’re planning to use it often. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically, modern sleeper sofas come with easy-to-handle pull-out mechanisms and minimal bars and springs. But it’s still a good idea to check and see if you can pull out the mattress easily\u2014especially if you’re elderly or live alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If possible, try the mechanism several times in the store before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sleeper sofa has a hidden mattress that’s pulled out as needed. A sofa bed is more like a futon: the part you sit on folds out into a bed. However, the terms “sleeper sofa” and “sofa bed” are often used interchangeably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The term \u201csofa\u201d is sometimes used interchangeably with \u201ccouch,\u201d referring to the piece of furniture you sit on. It doesn\u2019t fold out into a bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, some people use “sofa” to mean “sofa bed” or “sleeper sofa,” namely a piece of furniture that folds out into a bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both daybeds<\/a> and sleeper sofas are multifunctional pieces of furniture that can be used as beds only when needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The difference is sleeper sofas are designed to look like couches, while daybeds come in a wider variety of styles that often come closer to looking more like a bed than a couch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Daybeds also aren’t typically used as a central sitting piece in your living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When a couch has a hidden mattress that can be pulled out and used as a bed, it is called a sleeper sofa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, learn about other space-saving furniture, including\u00a0Murphy beds<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0trundle beds<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you’re on the fence about getting a sleeper sofa or aren’t sure whether it’s the right option for you and your space, read on to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":165,"featured_media":26764,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[397,386],"tags":[],"coauthors":[421],"guest":[],"host":[],"class_list":["post-26763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-foundations-frames","category-mattresses"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26763","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/165"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26763"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26763\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34469,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26763\/revisions\/34469"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26764"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26763"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=26763"},{"taxonomy":"guest","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guest?post=26763"},{"taxonomy":"host","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/host?post=26763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What is a sleeper sofa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sofa bed vs. sleeper sofa: What\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the benefits of a sleeper sofa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What are the most common types of sleeper sofas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pull-out couches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Futons <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sectional sleeper sofas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What should you consider before buying a sleeper sofa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Room size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Design preference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mattress size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mattress type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mechanism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the difference between a sleeper sofa and a sofa bed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the difference between a sofa and a sleeper sofa?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the difference between a daybed and a sleeper sofa?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What makes a couch a sleeper?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n