| Your living space often dictates the sort of | | | | • Size. Consider if you want a mattress |
| furniture you can decorate your home with. | | | | that’s single, twin or Queen. Your preference |
| Smaller spaces necessitate more efficient use of | | | | may need to be tempered by the number of |
| built up area. Sofa beds are well-designed to take | | | | persons who’ll be using the bed. Your living |
| full advantage of space constraints in your | | | | room contours will further restrict the dimensions |
| compact home as well as be a beautiful centre | | | | of the furniture you’ll be able to |
| piece in the lounge or guest room. | | | | accommodate. Contemporary designs are |
| Choice of Style | | | | excellent both for their aesthetic appeal and their |
| You’d like your guests to rest on a proper | | | | space saving grace. |
| bed for the night when they sleep over. | | | | • Strength. The legs should be screwed tightly |
| You want a bed that doesn’t slip and slide or | | | | in with wood corners. Unbraced or stapled joints |
| become hard and lumpy after a few months. | | | | will easily loosen and cause the bed to wobble. In |
| Foam beds tend to lose their shape with time and | | | | which case, you won’t be enjoying either a |
| are not suitable for long term use. Convertible | | | | good night’s sleep or a good sitting. |
| ones resemble conventional couches and offer | | | | • Comfort. Remove the cushions from the |
| much more in comfort and style. Mattresses are | | | | bed and examine the underlying structure. If you |
| built in with inner springs. There’s sufficient | | | | see any wood, the bed won’t be |
| storage area for your pillows and sheets within | | | | comfortable. The base should be upholstered and |
| the unit. And you can enjoy the three-fold | | | | have a smooth surface. |
| benefits of storing, sleeping and sitting. | | | | • Durability. Sit or lie down on your preferred |
| | | | bed to be certain of its quality. Inner springs will |
| Variety of Design | | | | last longer than foam. Thin mattresses are not |
| The upholstery of the bed could range from | | | | ideal if you’re going to sleep on it for most of |
| cotton to polyester cushions. There are faux | | | | the year. You don’t want to end up with an |
| leather ones and suede items that complement | | | | expensive piece of furniture that gives you a |
| the décor of your lounge. Some beds come as | | | | backache in the morning. |
| two or three seater couches whilst others are | | | | Sofa beds are an ideal alternative to the traditional |
| L-shaped to maximise corners. The latter | | | | settee teamed with two armchairs. Their dual use |
| converts into a large rectangular bed that is | | | | as a sitting and sleeping area save you money |
| suitable for guests and householders alike. | | | | when you’re on a tight budget with limited |
| Tips for Selecting the Perfect Bed | | | | living space. The vast array of both |
| When you’re in the market for a comfortable | | | | contemporary and modern designs means that |
| recliner to watch the Premier League on TV, here | | | | there are numerous choices available to suit your |
| are a few tips that will secure you a great buy: | | | | taste. |