Why is a sofa bed preferable to a regular sofa?

Are you thinking about buying a sofa bed, but aren't sure if a regular sofa would be a better choice? If you still need convincing, we've compiled a list of the best reasons to buy a couch bed rather than a sofa. 

If you're seeking reasons to buy a best sofa bed Australia instead of a sofa, go no further: this section will provide you with all the information you require. The majority of the reasons why a sofa bed is preferable to a sofa are lifestyle-related, but there are a few features about modern sofa beds that you may not be aware of that could sway your opinion.

Once you've decided which choice is ideal for you, check out our guides to the best sofa beds and finest sofas on the market right now to locate a fashionable, functional, and budget-friendly option.  

 A SOFA BED IS JUST AS COMFORTABLE AS A SOFA.

Consider purchasing best sofa bed in the same way you would a sofa, inspecting the frame and fillings for both quality of manufacture and compatibility with your own tastes. Foam (for a firmer, smarter-looking seat), fibre (for soft support), or plump feathers are some of the sofa bed fillings (for a soft, squashy looking sofa). Because sofa beds are firmer than sofas, choosing one with a mix of softer cushion types – such as fibre seat cushions and feather back cushions – will provide the ideal balance.

In terms of the frame, search for a couch bed with a fastened and glued wooden frame. 

MODERN SOFA BEDS ARE EXACTLY LIKE SOFAS IN APPEARANCE.

Sofa beds are no more lumpy, bulky pieces of furniture that require floor reinforcement. Many of them, especially contemporary sofa beds (see our buyer's guide for the finest), is just as stylish as their non-bed sofa counterparts. Take a look at this Mid-Century Modern Sofa Bed (below) to see what we're talking about. 

SOFA BEDS ARE AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF SHAPES AND SIZES.

At best, sofa beds used to be narrow two-seaters. There are now beds in a box, loveseats, two-seaters, three-seaters, and L-shaped sofas that can all be simply changed into sleeping surfaces to fit your area and number of guests.

From pull-out sleep surfaces to couch beds with backs that fold backwards to create an instant double bed, there's plenty of functionality to choose from. Choose the one that best fits your needs: You'll need lots of floor space in front of the sofa bed if you pull outwards; if you fold backwards, you'll have to pull out the entire sofa before you can push them back down. 

SOFA BEDS CAN BE USED TO REPLACE TRADITIONAL SOFAS.

If you have a traditional home, you should look for traditional couch beds to go with it (jump to our guide to see our pick of the best around). All of your favourite historic couch models, including the magnificent Chesterfield, are now available as sofa beds, which is great news. Genius. 

SOFA BEDS INCLUDE INGENIOUS SPACE-SAVING FEATURES.

We get what you're thinking: with a sofa bed, you'll need a place to store all of your extra bedding. The good news is that a lot of couch beds have hidden storage. If you don't want to keep your bedding in there, they could be fantastic places to store all of the household stuff you don't have a home for.