Sleeper sofas are multi-functional pieces of furniture that work great in any home. They come in handy when you don’t want friends to drive home after sharing a few drinks. They’re also great in emergency situations. Sometimes a friend may need a temporary place to stay after a heavy rainfall floods their home, or they experience some other setback.

There are a few things to consider before settling on a sofa sleeper, so let’s take a look at what they are so you can make the best choice for your home.

First things first, measure everything twice. That includes doorways and the space the sofa will sit in. You want to ensure the sofa makes it inside the home and doesn’t over or underwhelm the room you’ve chosen for the piece. Once you have your dimensions down, it’s time to choose a style.

Do you like sleek modern sofas or the sophistication of classic styles? Maybe mixing materials like wood and metals is what you prefer and an industrial-style sleeper would better fit your tastes. If you’re not sure, don’t be afraid to research the different options instead of paying an interior designer to break them down for you.

Once you know what design style you like better you can move forward with selecting a color. Put together a color palette full of hues that make you happy, then think about how you want others to feel when they walk in the room. Warm colors add a coziness to the space, while lighter colors bring a calm, airiness.

Darker colors tend to make a room feel smaller and brighter colors expand the space. So when looking for a color, buy a sofa sleeper bed, or beds if you have more than one room that needs it, that will convey the feel and look you want.

Next, consider who will use it? The mechanism for pulling out the bed should be easy for the person sleeping there. If the guest is elderly, you don’t want the traditional fold-out style which requires you to remove the sofa cushions. Find a sofa with an extension that easily slides out from beneath the piece and pulls up to meet the rest of the sofa. Cushions stay in place, space is saved, and the bed is much more comfortable than standard pull-out sleeper mattresses.

Another space-saving option is the sofa whose back you push down to turn the entire piece into a bed. The sleek design is similar to a futon and they often come in a wide variety of colors to fit with any décor.

After choosing the mechanism for the pullout bed, the next step is to pick the material that best fits your household. Fabric sofas are the most common and have the widest range of colors. However, they are difficult to keep clean and may require professional cleaning services to maintain their appeal.

Leather, leather-like materials, and microfiber work great in households with small kids and/or pets. Spills can easily be wiped up and liquids won’t penetrate the leather options. Pet claws will also find it hard to get through natural leather, so you won’t have to worry about a cat or dog who loves to jump on the sofa and cuddle up next to you.

Once you have these major characteristics chosen, finding a sleeper sofa bed will be a cinch. Just be sure to choose one that makes you smile every time you walk into the room. After all, it’s a piece that you’ll have for years so don’t settle, get the one you want.

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