Sleeper Sofa
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.