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Sleeper Sofa 101

At its most basic, a Sleeper sofa is a seating surface that contains a spring-mounted sleeper that is hidden underneath the seat. Depending on the style, sleeper sofas can also go by the names convertible sofa, sofa bed, hide-a-bed, pull-out couch or fold-out bed. Sleeper sofas are a perfect choice if you want a versatile, space-saving piece of furniture that can serve multiple purposes, especially for small spaces or guest rooms!

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Different Styles Of Sleeper Sofas

There are many different styles of Sleeper sofas. First, there is the "classic" sleeper sofa, which most closely resembles a traditional pull-out couch (i.e. a normal looking couch that can be pulled out to form a sleeping surface when needed).There are also more modern sleeper sofas which can range from the futon-inspired to trundle beds!

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A Few Resources For Sleeper Sofas

Become.com
A great resource to find information and sleeper sofa products.
A list of sleeper sofas
This is a great list of sleeper sofas for you to browse.
A great resource for sleeper sofas designs and manufacturers
If you are looking into investing in a sleeper sofa, this guide is a great resource for possible makes and models you might be interested in.
Sleeper chairs: Making Room in Your Living Area
If you are looking to get a sleeper sofa, but don't have the room, you might want to look into a sleeper chair for your living space.
Pull-out couches
If you are thinking about a more traditional sleeper sofa, here is a great resource for pull-out couches.

Modern Sleeper Sofas For Your Home

The "modern" Sleeper sofa is a simplified, more streamlined version of traditional sleeper sofas - instead of the bulky and heavy design of traditional sleeper sofas, these modern versions are lighter, have a simpler frame, are easier to fold in and out and are generally more aesthetically pleasing. One common version of this modern sleeper sofa is the futon, which consists of a foldable mattress in a frame that can be folded up for seating or extended down to make a sleeping surface.

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Material And Frame Plays An Important Role For Your Sleeper Sofa

When shopping around for a Sleeper sofa, it's important to test it out before purchasing it to make sure that the frame is easy to pull in and out. Consider the type of material you want - canvas or cotton covers are standard, but there are also leather and microfiber upholstery options, both of which can offer more comfort. For classic sleeper sofa styles, one important thing to consider is the type of mattress.

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Consider the Mattress Type for Your Sleeper Sofa

Take into consideration how often the sleeper bed will be used as an actual bed. Typically, mattresses for Sleeper sofas are thinner than traditional mattress - for fold-out beds, a memory or polyurethane foam mattress is usually used, and for pull-out or hideaway sleeper sofas, some typical mattress options are air coil mattresses, memory foam mattresses or fiberfill mattresses.

Sleeper Sofas Come in Many Sizes and Prices

The price of a Sleeper sofa depends on a number of factors, including the size, what type of material is used, mattress type and its design. There are a few other styles of sleeper sofas out there, including chair sleepers, loveseat sleepers, sectional sleepers and click clack sleepers. Try a chair sleeper for smaller apartments, or a sectional sleeper for versatility!

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