Buying Guide: Sleeper Sofa
| SLEEPER SOFA SHOPPING CHECKLIST |
Mechanisms
- Easy to operate
- Sturdy
- Securely attached to the frame
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Sleeper sofas are a great way to dual purpose a room for the occasional
guest. The most important thing to remember when shopping for a sleeper
sofa is to try it out. Open it up on the sales floor and lie down. If you
are not comfortable, then your guests won't be either. Many retailers now
offer mattress upgrades for their sleeper sofas. If your sleeper will be
getting frequent use, an upgrade is worth the extra money. Be sure to open
up the sleeper yourself. Chances are if you can't easily get it open in
the store, you won't be able to easily get it open when an overnight guest
arrives.
There are also some great new options on the market for sleepers in addition
to traditional sleepers. New modern designs combine European styling with
a futon's functionality. Backs and arms lower to create a sleep surface,
instead of a mattress being folded up inside a sofa frame.
Some manufacturers now offer air beds that work with your sofa: just take
off the seat cushions and slip in the air mattress for a raised bed option.
It takes up less space than a regular airbed and a traditional sofa in the
same room. This style of sleeper is easier to move than conventional sleepers
since they do not require a heavy folding metal mechanism.
Whichever option you choose be sure to measure the room and the doorway
before you go shopping. Not only do you need the room for the day-to-day
sofa, but you need to have the room to open the sleeper up for use as a
bed. Measuring the doorway will let you know if you can get the sofa into
the room.
