Convertible Sofa Beds Are Cool

Okay, everyone knows that convertible sofa beds can be really great for when company comes over and you don't have an extra bed. Or, that they are perfect for when you want to the have use of a sofa with the option of turning it into a bed when needed. However, if you have ever moved one of these bad boys you know how incredibly heavy they can be. I used to deliver furniture for a living, and I can tell you from first hand experience, they can be ridiculously heavy. But in spite of their weight, for many people, the pros still outweigh the cons. I thought it would be interesting to let you in on what I have learned about convertible sofa beds that make them a pretty cool piece of furniture.

Much to my pleasant surprise, it turns out that not all convertible sofa beds are super heavy and awkward to set up or to move. In fact, some of them are actually pretty reasonable. Take, for example, the modern click clack design. This is sort of a next gen futon type sofa bed that has a unique mechanism for converting the sofa into a bed. Because of the design itself, the weight is considerably less than a traditional hide-a-bed. So, with this design you get all the cool features and conveniences, without the main downside of being so heavy that only a he-man can move the thing.

Another coolness factor about these convertible sofa beds is how some are designed to adjust into one of three different positions. So, whether you want to sit, recline, or lie down, this style is both comfortable and sturdy. The mattress and couch cushions are essentially the same since they are designed as an integral unit. This alleviates the mess and mystery of where to throw the cushions when setting up the bed in the traditional style. And one of the coolest things about these is that there is no steel bar in the middle of your back to keep you up all night. I like that many of these come standard with stain resistant micro fiber fabric: soft, durable, and long lasting.  Another big plus to this type of sofa bed is that they are designed to fit through doorways of all sizes. Pretty cool!

Next, I wanted to tell you something about convertible sofa  beds that you may not know. You can get one that is sort of a mini version of the larger sized sofas or futons. For example, the Newport chair by Furniture FX is nicely designed with attractive wood legs, and beautiful fabrics. These are easily reclined and can be matched up with an available storage ottoman to make a single sized sleeper bed. Now, for under $400 bucks you can get a handsome piece of furniture that doubles as a chair and a small bed. How cool is that?

Finally, there's a company called Wholesale Interiors that makes convertible sofa beds that are just a bit different from other manufacturers. Theirs is a piece of furniture that has two chairs that sit next to each other on a steel frame, has a coffee table and a 360 degree swivel seat. These chairs can be transformed back into two separate beds, or even combined into one larger bed. True functionality and originality. Truly cool!

Don't hold back if you think you want one of the convertible sofa beds. They are varied and amazing. Plus, if you get one you'll be cool. And, after all, who doesn't want that?