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What are the advantages of a sofa bed?

Sofa bed meaning

A permanent sleeper is a multifunctional sofa bed that is equipped with a slatted frame and storage box and impresses with high lying comfort. During the day, the sofa bed is a cozy retreat and takes on the function of a conventional sofa. In the evening, the sofa bed transforms into a comfortable bed with a cozy sleeping area. In addition to the shape and color as well as the size of the sofa, the quality and hardness level of the mattress are crucial for a sofa bed. Both sitting and sleeping should be comfortable. Therefore, cushions and mattress must be perfectly coordinated. Depending on specific needs, a traditional innerspring mattress or a modern cold foam mattress with different sleeping zones may be the right choice.

The mattresses

The innerspring mattresses are designed to be somewhat harder, but sitting is perceived as more comfortable. The cold foam mattress flatters the back and neck in all positions, but offers a rather soft seat in the sofa function. A sofa bed holds two souls: during the day, one can comfortably sit or relax on the sofa bed. In the evening, the sofa bed transforms into a comfortable bed. This multifunctionality in design is what makes the sofa bed popular. Thus, one does not need an additional sofa for the spacious bed, as the sofa bed combines these two functions. This is a great way to save space.

Sofa bed is space-saving

Therefore, a sofa bed is particularly well suited for small apartments with limited space. This way, living and sleeping areas can be perfectly combined. However, it also serves as a comfortable guest bed. Sofa beds are an ideal combination of a living room chair and a compact sleeping option. In most cases, two people can sit on it. The maximum length reaches at most two meters. For pleasant sitting comfort, higher-quality models are equipped with a spring core mattress, while the more affordable sofa beds are equipped with a foam mattress . The mattress type is particularly important when choosing, as many customers find spring cores a bit too hard, while foam can become uncomfortable for the back over time. In addition to the mattress, most sofa beds offer a conversion mechanism that allows you to transform this seating option into a lying area by folding out or pulling out. Conveniently, many sofa beds also have a large storage space in the lower area, where the necessary bedding finds its place.

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Various systems have established themselves for sofa beds: There are sofa beds whose backrests and/or armrests can be folded down to create a flat sleeping surface (so-called side sleepers). Additionally, a sofa bed can also be pulled apart like an accordion, with the sleeping surface being extended forward (so-called floor sleepers). In floor sleepers (pull-out couch), a slatted frame is usually integrated. In other sofa beds, the mattress is hidden in the furniture body and must be unfolded or pulled out. Some sofa beds have flexible back and arm cushions that can be removed or integrated into the sleeping surface with a few simple steps. The constructions and conversion mechanisms vary from sofa bed to sofa bed. The best way to find out which sofa bed suits you is through personal trial sitting and lying. But be careful, as not only do the conversion mechanisms in the sofa bed differ. The dimensions of the sleeping surfaces do not necessarily have to correspond to standard mattress sizes.

Advantages for side sleepers sofa bed

The advantages of a sofa bed are:

Space-saving
Quickly converted
Easy handling
With slatted frame and mattress: Comfortable bed replacement

Disadvantages for side sleepers sofa bed

There are also some disadvantages:

Armrests can be constricting
Wall can interfere when folding

Lying and sitting comfort

Comfortable sitting and lying is a basic requirement for a good sofa bed. If this is not the case, you will have the following result: Either you constantly slide back and forth during the evening movie, or your guest is writhing in back pain at the breakfast table in the morning. Both are not pleasant and thus wasted money. Usually, sofa beds are a bit firmer in the seating and lying area. This is partly due to the dual function – nevertheless, they can be comfortable. Do a seating test and also lie down on the sofa bed of your choice. If you want to buy online, inform yourself about the reviews of other buyers. If your sofa bed convinces as seating furniture, but the lying area could be a bit cozier, you might be able to compensate for it with a topper, known from the box spring bed. "As you make your bed, so you lie" – is a well-known saying and gets to the heart of the matter – if not even the mattress core. And with that, we are at the dilemma of the sofa bed.

Proper mattress for a sofa bed

It is best to sleep on a proper mattress. You can definitely get this with a sofa bed. However, these models are at least two meters long and often do not look like a classic sofa. More often, you will find sofa beds with a foam core. Today's cold foam cushions are usually produced to a high standard and also have good sitting and lying properties. The back also finds relief here if you pay attention to quality. For fans of a simple style, there is also the futon variant among sofa beds. A hard, thin mattress that can be flexibly rolled up or folded.

Sofa bed with slatted frame

The high comfort of modern sofa beds comes from their construction, which is based on conventional bed systems. This includes the slatted frame or the slatted frame-like underframe, for which customers can order different mattress toppers. Manufacturers typically offer pocket spring cores and cold foam, but sometimes also latex or even futon. A sofa bed with a slatted frame definitely provides comparable sleeping comfort to a classic bed, and manufacturers pay attention to the still easy handling – a sofa bed with a slatted frame must also be characterized by its smooth mechanism. The high-quality slatted frame ensures that optimal body stability is guaranteed even with prolonged use. At the same time, the sofa bed with a slatted frame is a design-oriented alternative to the classic guest bed.

Sofa bed material surface

When it comes to material, a distinction is usually made between dirt-repellent leather and comfortable fabric or synthetic covers. An ideal option is a removable cover that can be washed in the washing machine. A leather cover does not get dirty as quickly, but it also requires maintenance and tends to be cooler when lying down. Additionally, in summer, when sitting, the skin can stick to the leather, which many people find uncomfortable. A sofa with a fabric or synthetic cover usually appears inviting. However, with children or pets, it can quickly become dirty due to hair or stains.

Types of mattresses for the sofa bed: Spring mattress

The spring core offers a firm and stable seat and conforms well to the body when lying down. The classic variant is the cylinder spring core. Here, the individual springs are arranged vertically to the seat surface and connected by spirals. The Bonell spring core, which is often common today, is a further development of the classic variant. The spring head is larger and can therefore respond more sensitively to different loads. Much more ergonomic, but also more expensive, is the pocket spring core. Here, the springs are sewn into individual pockets, providing better point elasticity. However, when choosing the perfect spring core, not only the variant is crucial, but also the respective quality. The number of springs per seating unit, the thickness of the wire, and the coils of the individual springs significantly influence seating comfort.

Advantage of spring core

Spring core has several advantages:

Optimal spring and support strength
Individual alignment of the springs in hard and yielding guarantees optimal sleeping and seating comfort
Best ventilation

Bonnell spring core

The Bonnell spring core consists of individual, tempered hourglass springs that are connected to each other by means of a spiral wire. Cushion spring wires with diameters of 2.40 and 2.50 mm are used. This spring core is available in heights of 80, 90, 100, 120, and 140 mm; depending on the height, with 4 or 5 turns. The diameter of the springs is between 78 and 90 mm. Versions with 1 or 2 band steel frames or without frames are possible.

Advantages of Bonnell spring core

The advantages:

high seating and suspension comfort
high air permeability of the cushion
good price-performance ratio
large variety of variations

Cold foam mattress for the sofa bed

The so-called cold foam is chemically a polyurethane and consists of the basic materials polyol and isocyanate. A chemical reaction occurs between the two materials, leading to foam formation. This foam hardens even at low temperatures. Therefore, this foam is also called cold foam. Quality should be taken into account here. The difference between high-quality foam and cheap materials is significant. Key factors are density and compression hardness: the higher the density, the more durable the foam. With foam that has only a low density, permanent seating depressions quickly develop. The compression hardness indicates the strength level of the foam.

Advantage cold foam

Body perfectly supported when sitting and lying
Mattresses and seats made of cold foam are characterized by durability.

A disadvantage can be mentioned: Sometimes perceived as too hard.

Sofa bed slatted frame Our mattress price comparison

We compared ourselves with other manufacturers and conducted a mattress price comparison (as of 09.10.2017). As a result, Mister Sandman offers the best price-performance ratio at the highest quality. Other manufacturers like Muun, Emma, Casper, or Eve were significantly more expensive in our comparison. The winner in our mattress price comparison is the Mister Sandman Liara latex-visco mattress in the size 180x200.

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