Living in an urban metropolis means having to make some concessions when it comes to living room space – and one crucial article of furniture that assists in doing so is the sofa bed. As implied by the name, a sofa bed gives you a place to lounge around during the day, and doubles up as a sleeping surface at night, making it ideal for both personal use and guest accommodation where space is a concern.
man sleeping in a sleeper sofa
However, given the popularity this piece of furniture has accrued over the past decades, the market is now filled with sofa beds in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, materials, prices and so on. So for a rookie, choosing the best sofa bed can be quite a challenge.
Here’s my guide to selecting the right sleeper sofa. It opens with nine reviews of the best sleeper sofas on the market and is followed by an exploration of what makes a good sofa bed for those who haven’t got the time to do all the research themselves!
Top Rated Sofa Bed Reviews
1. La-Z-Boy Leah Premier Supreme Comfort™ Full Sleep Sofa
Sporting a relatively slim form when folded, and with pillow backs, contouring roll arms, box seats and complimentary accent pillows, the Leah Supreme exudes a welcoming, homely aura. Looking at it from the perspective of a bed, you get a Supreme Comfort™ innerspring mattress that is big enough to accommodate two sleepers.
One thing that genuinely pleased the interior decorator in me was the fact that you can choose from literally dozens of plain and intricate patterns for the sofa cover, so there’s a good chance you’ll find a product that blends well with your current motifs.
The La-Z-Boy is assembled in the US, and comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty – indicating solid quality; but at the price it ships, I wouldn’t expect anything less.
The Leah Premier Supreme Comfort™ is a luxurious traditional pull out sofa intended for consumers who want a degree of elegance in their living room without compromising on comfort for themselves or their guests.
2. DHP Emily Futon Sofa Bed
Available in both faux leather (black and vanilla) and linen (navy and grey), the futon’s luxurious upholstery gels nicely with its chrome legs resulting in ample aesthetic appeal – as pointed out by several glowing user reviews.
The futon mechanism means you can easily convert between sleeping, sitting and lounging. To make it even more convenient, the splitback feature allows you to operate its two sides independently. The foam and polyester seat provides a somewhat firm feel.
There have been a few complaints about defective / broken units, but the included 1 year warranty should cover these problems.
The Emily Futon sleeper sofa’s understated modern design gives off an air of luxury that belies its remarkably inexpensive price tag. As such, this sofa bed is great for people who want to complete a stylish, contemporary game room / living room but are at the end of their budget.
3. Blu Dot Modern Mono Sleeper Sofa
The simple outward design conceals a robust kiln-dried hardwood frame, as well as a tempered steel spring mechanism to hold the foldout mattress. The mildew resistant, hypoallergenic fiber padding and HD foam top layers yield slightly firm comfort. The top cover has been quilted for luxury, and the bottom side is abrasion resistant for maximum durability.
The manufacturer has also included three down / feather-filled pillows with the sofa bed, which is itself available in four finishes: Hart Sand, Packwood Grey, Packwood Orange, and Spitzer Grey. This makes it a bit restrictive in terms of customization, but its solid structure, subtly bold aura, and positive user feedback make it good choice for modern households.
As indicated by its name, the Mono Sleeper Sofa’s visibly casual and comforting look is intended to blend into any easy going, informal setting.