FUNCTIONALITY

Sofa beds can range from compact ottoman beds to luxurious, high-capacity double and queen sofa beds. Consider your available space and what your needs will be. Would a fold-out ottoman bed suffice for the occasional visitor? Or are you looking for a comfortable, stylish, plush sofa that will double as a pull-out bed?
Make sure your room has plenty of space for the kind of sofa which you are considering, keeping in mind the sofa bed’s size when unfolded. Depending on your selected model, we can customise the dimensions of your sofa bed, which allows you to adjust the length, height and other dimensions according to your needs.

FABRIC AND COLOUR

Our sofa beds can be upholstered in the fabric of your choice. Ask yourself what type of material would best match the your existing interior. Your design consultant should be able to work with you to customise your sofa bed according to your preference. You can even supply your own material if you have a design in mind.
Consider whether you need a stain-resistant finish, or a textured fabric (these tends to look fresher for longer because stains are less obvious). The colour you choose will also make a difference here - darker colours tend to hide dirt and grime a lot better.

SHAPE AND STYLE

Sofas come in a wide variety of shapes and styles, so take the time to browse through our range and explore which sofa bed will satisfy your specific requirements.

• Back – The three main styles are fixed back, scatter back, and cushioned back;
• Seats – Seats are typically cushioned and can come in different feelings from soft to firm;
• Arms – The arms can alter the look of your sofa bed quite dramatically. The main styles include scroll, flared, and square;
• Legs – Common leg designs include metal legs, timber legs, gliders, sabre legs, plinth, bun feet, turned legs, and stiletto.

MATTRESS

Our sofa beds can be made with a variety of different mattresses, from standard innerpsring mattresses to options with latex and memory foam comfort layers. Each option will have its own benefits. If you’re unsure what to choose, a combination of innerspring and latex or memory foam is a good choice, as it provides both luxurious comfort and guaranteed durability.

• Foam – Foam is decreasing in popularity for sofa beds, but high density foams can be incredibly durable and last a long time. However, high density foam is quite firm, and could be challenging to sleep on for an extended period of time;
• Innerspring mattress – Our sofa beds include a selection of innerspring mattresses on a trampoline base;
• Premium mattresses – You may be surprised by just how comfortable and supportive the best sofa bed mattresses can be! Specialty options can include supportive innerspring mattress with latex, or the relatively new innerspring mattress with a plush, gel-infused memory foam comfort layer.

FRAME

Most sofa beds incorporate two frames. The first frame supports the shape of the sofa, while the second frame supports the mattress and enables you to operate the bed. Frames can come in different materials, such as timber and steel, so check with our team about the durability of the materials used.

Sofa beds are designed to balance durability, flexibility and ease of use; a great frame design will support both the utility of the sofa for comfortable seating, as well as the pulled-out sofa bed for a peaceful night’s sleep.

BEDDING MECHANISM

When it’s late at night and you have guests waiting, the last thing you want is a battle with your pull-out mechanism. Not to worry; these days, most sofa beds are designed with an easy-to-use bedding mechanism. As with anything, the more you pay, the better quality you’ll get, so opt for a device that suits both your budget and technical abilities. Speak to our team about our sofa bed mechanisms.

• Click-clack – This is the most basic fold-out mechanism available in sofa beds. To convert the sofa into a bed, simply pull the frame forward until it clicks. To fold back, do the opposite;
• Pull-out – The pull-out mechanism lets you open up the sofa bed into a bed by pulling on a handle that’s hidden under the cushions or elsewhere in the sofa;
• Slide out - The slide out design allows you to slide the main seating area of the couch forward and fill in the gaps, using 100% of the lounge as the sofa bed, which means no finding space for excess cushions around the house!