Folding sofa beds: features and modern models

Sofa beds: the right choice for small spaces

The sofa bed is an indispensable piece of furniture when you do not have a lot of space and do not want to give up hosting friends and relatives. Having an armchair or sofa bed is the most practical and even, in some respects, convenient solution.

There are many models of sofa beds on the market, which differ mainly in their opening mechanisms, as well as their size. With the advancement of technology, sofa beds have become comfortable and guarantee a good rest.

Let us find out together what the characteristics of the folding sofa bed are and how they differ from other types.

What are folding sofa beds?

The first model of a fold-out sofa bed can be traced back to the first half of the 20th century, today we would say folding sofa beds, that is, the type of sofa that became a single bed by folding down the armrests. These were not the best for comfort.

As the years went by, thought was given to designing very comfortable sofa beds that could become beds in a few moves. Nowadays, there are many types of sofa beds with different opening systems, from the simplest to the most complex.

Starting with the simplest opening mechanism, folding sofas are the most practical. But what are they specifically? Folding sofas have a system that allows the back of the sofa to be pushed towards the rear, thus also sliding the seat forward and creating a bed.

These folding sofas are of the latest generation, designed for those who occasionally need an extra bed, but are not suitable for daily use.

Models of folding sofa beds: which one to choose?

In general, the folding sofa bed has different configurations according to the models on the market. Again, you have the double folding sofa bed, single sofa bed and single sofa bed. But let’s see in detail how many types of folding systems we can find:

• accordion sofa bed: in this case, simply fold the sofa forward, resting it on the floor. The seat will then turn into a sort of Japanese bed.
• sofa bed with click-clac mechanism: this is a 2-seater sofa that can be converted into a single bed by means of a small procedure. Simply pull the backrest towards you, hear the click, and then lower it to join the seat
• folding sofa bed: can be opened in several ways, but the most popular one is the model that allows the seat to slide forward, lowering the backrest. In fact, the surface on which to sleep becomes the seat and back of the sofa. The result is a double or single sofa bed that can accommodate two people.

The best way to use a folding sofa bed

The folding sofa bed is the space-saving solution for those who live in a studio apartment or want to furnish a holiday home. To choose the most suitable model for your needs, you need to evaluate various factors such as the design of the sofa, the comfort of the mattress, the size, and the strength to accommodate at least two people.

As mentioned earlier, the folding sofa bed is not very comfortable, unless you can find an upholstered sofa that is more comfortable due to the softness of the seat and back cushions. In fact, sofa beds with this mechanism do not have a mattress.

The first problem is always the available space. Usually, the more comfortable models have bulkier shapes and are therefore bulkier.

The folding sofa bed can be used in the studio apartement or why not, even in the office, when you want to take a nap during your lunch break, with the dual function of a sofa for the waiting room.

Another idea for using the sofa bed is to place it in an unusual spot in the house, such as the entrance hall as a furnishing accessory. If you happen to have guests unexpectedly, the convertible sofa at the hallway can be useful.

Sofa beds on Arredare Moderno

The sofa beds online for sale on the Arredare Moderno website are available as sofas with double bed, single bed and corner sofa beds, for those who do not want to give up anything, both in terms of style and comfort and functionality.

Discover brands specialising in the production of sofas and sofa beds such as Désirée Divani, Felis, Tomasucci, Alivar, Spazio Relax and many others.