What to Know Before Buying a Sleeper Couch


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Call them sleeper couches, or sofa beds this is one of the most functional pieces of furniture you can own. Having a sleeper in your living room rather than a couch might be one way to overcome space limitations if you have them. It lets you turn any room into a guest room, or even a bedroom for yourself if you live in a studio apartment.
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Here is what you need to know before you buy a sleeper couch for your home.
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It Depends On Who is Using it

While its functionality might be a very important aspect, there are several other factors you should consider before purchase. As with any piece of furniture consider your needs. The most important thing to consider whether it will be primarily used as a bed or for seating.
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If you plan to use it as the primary sleeping surface for yourself, look into the type of mattress that comes with it. As you are no doubt aware, sleeper couches come with many different types of mattresses, some using speciality materials, some come with inner-springs and others are air beds. Try and find one with a mattress type you are happy using. Also, look for a mechanism that opens and closes easily.
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As there are many manufacturers offering sofa beds, you will notice great differences both in quality and pricing. Needless to say, buy the best quality sleeper couch you can afford at Bed King. Often sleepers at higher price points are also better made.
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Opt for a Twin-Sized When Space is Limited

If you have a very small space then twin-size sofa beds might be the perfect answer for you as these are less than five feet wide and they are great for sleeping one person. The mattress for a twin-size sleeper couch is about 90 cm wide.
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Opened up, the length can be around 137 cm wide and 216 cm long. These sleepers are sometimes referred to as chair and a half beds or chair beds also. Don't expect them to be any cheaper because of the size. They should not be considered for affordability, but for their suitability for smaller rooms.
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A Full-Size Sleeper Couch Offers a Bit More Stretch Room

A full-size sleeper couch is what you need if it is going to be used every night, even if you have a tiny space. An adult might find a twin-sized sleeper too small and restricting for everyday use, and, in a pinch, a full-size sleeper can even sleep two. But again if two people are going to use it regularly, the full-sized sleeper might not be very comfortable or spacious enough.
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For sitting, the size of a full-sized sleeper is between a couch and a love seat, rather like an apartment couch, so it is still a good option for smaller spaces and apartments. You will find that a full-size sleeper is generally about 183 cm wide, and approximately about 230 cm long when fully opened.
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When Space Is Not an Issue Go For a Queen-Size

When space is not an issue then you are in luck, as a queen-size sleeper couch is the most widely available. You will easily be able to find queen-sized sleepers in different styles and fabrics and with your preferred type of mattress. There is a great deal of variety available in this size.
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A queen-size sleeper couch can easily seat three and can provide a comfortable bed for two people. It will measure approximately 213 cm wide and be about 230 cm long when the bed is opened up.
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Article from https://www.thespruce.com/