So you’re in the market for a new and comfy sofa bed, sure. But given with so many options, choices, or even alternatives available in the market, where should you start? What area of the home should you consider first? What must go and what must stay on the list? Of course, this can vary depending on many factors such as personal preference but today, we’ve gathered what we think are the MUSTS to consider when buying a sofa bed.
Determining the Size
Sofa beds are undeniably big, both visually and physically. You have to make sure you’re bringing in a sofa bed which is a good fit with the available space in your room. TIP: Get an exact measure of the available space you have for the sofa bed both in sofa and sleep mode (when it’s arranged as a bed) and then set an allowance just so you can have a bit of flexibility when you shop. Some stores already offer slim or compact sized sofa bed like the sample below.
Choosing the Right Frame
In terms of built, wood is usually what you can find as the main material for the sofa bed frame. If you’re planning to settle for wood, make sure it’s made with hardwood or get a stronger material which is metal. Some brands offer their sofa beds in metal frames which is great in terms of overall durability and longevity. If you’re putting this as an investment, definitely get one with a metal frame. Also, a good indication of a nicely built sofa bed is a padded back. This is a must want no matter what your budget is. A hollow back isn’t a great sign as it usually indicates poor construction.
Choosing the Fabric Options
Sofa beds take up a lot of visual space and fabrics-being the most visual aspect of a sofa bed means you need to look into quality and durability. Depending on the type of requirement you have, choosing fabric for sofa beds must be directly related to where you’ll use it. If it’s going to be used for a family with kids then it is advisable to select a fabric that is easy to clean or treated to fight off spills, stains, or scratches from pets. On the other hand, if it’s going in a formal living room, you can probably get away with fancier leather options.
Judging Comfort
Comfort is key when nit-picking your next sofa bed. While many products have gone to e-commerce or online stores where you just look at the specifications of a product and right away decides if it suits you, the same cannot be always applicable to furniture. As the saying goes, some of the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen but must be felt with the heart. Feel the furniture in-person, lie-down, sit, and rest your arms or raise your feet to get a good grip on how comfortable it is for you.
Cost
Finally, the cost. It varies wildly but the key takeaway here is to fit more value for your budget. Getting the best quality sofa bed for your budget must be the top priority. Brands like Innovation Living Philippines offers a wide range of premium quality sofa beds for a much reasonable price over the market. Its sofa bed collections tick pretty much all the checkboxes you’ll need while getting value for your money.
Visit www.innovationlivingphilippines.com for more sofa bed collections!
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