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Sofa beds?

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Franski Sat 16-May-26 15:26:42

What do you think of the benefit of a sofa bed in a spare room versus a proper bed? I use our spare room as a craft/ office space and we have family/ couples to stay a day or two a month. Looking at prices, sofa beds seem so much more expensive, and not that comfortable...the mattresses look thin. But a bed would take up most of the room, tho i could just plonk myself on it and spread my things around. Any thoughts on how you have decided? Thanks

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keepingquiet Sat 16-May-26 15:43:22

I'm sure I've seen almost this exact post before?

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BoggledMind Sat 16-May-26 15:43:28

Sofa bed comfort depends on how much you pay. The cheaper ones do seem flimsy and uncomfortable in my experience.

You mentioned a bed, for couples / family. I assume you would need a double. As a suggestion, have a look at camping / outdoor shops. They sell inflatable beds, often powered by mains-powered built-in inflators. They look really comfy and could be deflated and sorted when not in use. £100 or less would get a good one.

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BoggledMind Sat 16-May-26 15:44:20

*I meant stored, not sorted.

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Georgesgran Sat 16-May-26 15:51:12

I’ve got a day-bed type thing (enclosed on 3 sides) but there’s a trundle underneath. It doesn’t zip together, but makes 2 singles, side by side, or apart.

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Franski Sat 16-May-26 20:05:56

Thanks...i just went ahead and ordered a double 4ft6 bed...less risky than a sofa plus it comes as flat pack do csn get it upstairs.

'Keeping quiet'..hope it wasn't me who already wrote same post! This topic has been on my mind a lot!
Thx

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Tenko Sat 16-May-26 20:59:36

A friend has a sofa bed in their office and their AC hate sleeping on it as it’s so uncomfortable. Plus there’s not much room when it’s in bed mode .

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