Things To Consider Before Buying A Sleeper Sofa

Whether you want to binge watch your favourite show or spend a night accommodating your friends, a sleeper sofa never disappoints. It is a versatile piece of furniture that instantly turns your living room into bedroom and vice versa. If you are living in a studio apartment or running short on space, a sleeper sofa will be your best investment. Now before you rush off to buy one for your dwelling, here are few important things to consider before making the final purchase.

Functionality

Often, many people think that a sleeper sofa and sofa bed is the same thing, but there are differences, of which the major one is the mattress. While a sleeper sofa has a foldable mattress that is part of the frame, a sofa bed does not have any hidden mattress. Therefore, if you would be using the sofa mostly for sleeping purpose, a sleeper sofa should be your first choice. But if you would be using it to entertain occasional guests, a sofa bed, futon or loveseat would be perfect.

Room Space

A sleeper sofa is a good purchase only if it fits your space well when fully extended. If you have limited space, then a twin size or loveseat sleeper sofa with open-up dimensions in the range of 50 inches by 70 inches is ideal. When you have ample space, you can go with a full size sleeper sofa or queen sleeper sofa. Such sofas will have open-up dimensions in the range of 70 inches by 100 inches. Make sure that you measure the size of your room and free space beforehand.

Sleeper Sofa Sizes

Sleeper sofas come in different sizes and shapes ranging from a simple armchair to a king sleeper sofa. The size of the mattress varies according to the size and shape of the sleeper sofa. A table below shows the different types of sleeper sofas and mattresses along with their dimensions:

Sleeper Sofa Type	Sofa Dimension Range	Mattress Width Range
Ottoman	44” to 68”	30” to 54”
Chair/Cot	49” to 65”	30” to 34”
Loveseat	50” to 68”	36” to 39”
Full	67” to 83”	52” to 55”
Queen	75” to 96”	58” to 66”
King	84” to 98”	74” to 76”
Chaise Sectional	99” x 59” to 132” x 86”	52” to 66”
True Sectional	113” x 87” to 125” x 65”	52” to 66”

Sofa Material

Since a sleeper sofa is a multifunctional sofa, some amount of wear and tear is inevitable, which makes the choice of fabric important. If you have kids or pets, a performance fabric that prevents and absorbs stains is the right choice. If you are looking for a durable and easy to clean upholstery, you should opt for leather. Wool and synthetic fibers are also great options if you are shopping on a budget. Whereas, if you are looking for something luxurious, you can pick velvet or silk.

Comfort

Many buyers are often so engrossed in the technical aspects and designs of sofas that they ignore the most basic thing, which is the comfort. No matter how cool a sleeper sofa looks, if it does not give you a soft cushiony feel and a sound sleep, you are ultimately going to regret the decision. Therefore, you must check the feel of the sofa in both the seating and sleeping positions. A good sleeper sofa should be equally comfortable in both the positions when fully extended.

Budget

With a multitude of sofa brands and designs, there is a great option for every budget. Quite evidently, a small armchair sleeper sofa would be the most affordable and the sectional sofas would be the most expensive. To get the best deal within your budget, we recommend window shopping a few stores to compare the offers and plan your purchase near festive season to avail big discounts. While budgeting, make sure that you include the shipping and installation costs if any.

Top Sofa Brands

·  Luonto

If you are after both design and functionality, look no further. Luonto  has been delivering high quality furniture at fair prices for almost six decades. Their loveseat and sectional sleeper sofas are real trendsetters with amazing flipper and delta sections.

·  Enza Home

Enza  by the Yatas Group is a popular Turkish brand known for its furniture with superb comfort and rich details. Their products check all the boxes including comfort, elegance, durability and affordability, which makes them desirable for any household.

·  Gio Italia

Gio Italia is a trendy furniture connoisseur known for its quality furniture, which are a modern interpretation of marvelous antique designs. Over the past forty years, they have become an epitome of luxury through their elegant furniture products.

· Ashley

Whether you want chic sleeper sofas or classics, Ashley always has something in store for you. With over half a century in business, they are the leading furniture and mattress retailer in the US. If you are looking for some variety, you cannot miss Ashley sleeper sofa.

· American Leather

Great furniture is a lot more than a great design and American Leather surely knows it well. If you are looking for a well-crafted sleeper sofa with various options of leather upholstery, then you should definitely look into their comfort sleeper sofas range.

Other Considerations

Buying a sleeper sofa is a worthwhile purchase but a wrong pick will not only jeopardize your finances but also can make your space cluttered. While we have covered some important points in this article, there are a few other aspects that also play a vital role in selecting the right sleeper sofa. These include:

• Mattress foaming (gel foam, memory foam, polyurethane foam, latex, etc.)
• Built mechanism (bars and springs, tubular legs, anti-tilt design, decking, etc.)
• Sharp edges or points that may damage the sofa sheets or injure someone

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