Whether you call it a sleeper sofa or a sofa bed, this is one of the most functional pieces of furniture you can own. Having a sleeper in your living room rather than a sofa bed 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.
Here's what you need to know before you buy a sleeper sofa for your home.
Consider Your Space
Sleeper sofas are multifunctional pieces that can be a good purchase for your home—but only if you buy the right size sofa for your space. You will need to consider if the sofa will fit into your space when it's fully open and if it has enough room for non-toe-stubbing foot traffic when it's fully extended.
Limited Space
If you have a very small space, then a twin-size sofa bed might be the perfect answer for you as these are less than 5 feet wide and they are great for sleeping one person. The mattress for a twin-size sleeper sofa can run up to 39 inches wide.
Opened up, the length can be around 54 inches wide and 85 inches long. These sleepers are sometimes referred to as chair and a half beds or chair beds. 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.
Large Space
When space is not an issue, then you are in luck as a queen-size sleeper sofa 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.
A queen-size sleeper sofa can easily seat three and can provide a comfortable bed for two people. The entire sofa, from arm to arm, can potentially measure approximately 84 inches wide. When the bed is opened up, the sofa, from the back to the end of the mattress, can potentially measure 90 inches long, depending on the design of the piece.