Comfortable sofabed

WallyBird

Please can anyone recommend a reasonably priced sofabed which would be suitable for use both as an everyday sofa and as a bed?

We might need to use it as a bed for extended stays by visitors. The visitors might be couples or my elderly father (therefore we need a bed that requires no gymnastics to get in and out!)?

The ones I have seen look so flimsy, I would be worried they might collapse!

Thanks.
Wallybird.

Coopdivi

To be quite honest you'd be better off trying them out personally. That way you'll know exactly what you're getting.

Have a look at these selections from The Futon Company and B&Q both of which have branches across the UK. Mind you they're not particularly cheap.

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?fh_view_size=10&fh_eds=%3f&fh_sort_order=1&fh_sort_by=_price_rrp_min&fh_reffacet=specificationsProductType&fh_location=%2f%2fcatal!!!1%2fen_GB%2fcategories%3c%7b9512015%7d%2fspecificationsProductType%3d2_seater_sofa_beds&fh_refview=search&fh_search=sofa+bed&fh_refpath=facet_159016185&ts=1278013066230

http://www.futoncompany.co.uk/sofa-beds/

If you prefer to buy online then Tesco have this one in their sale which is available in other colours.

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-5571.aspx

This ultra cheapy is at Argos for £120

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6276209.htm

WallyBird

Thanks Coopdivi.
I like the look of the Solid Oak Sofa Bed from the futoncompany - but, as you say, it is not particularly cheap. It looks more like a real bed than the others though. I don't think my father would be able to climb into the other type (those that have sides like a mini-cot).

Has anybody tried one of those? It looks good and claims to be suitable for everyday use as both a bed and a sofa - does anyone know if that is true?

WallyBird

I hadn't thought of getting a futon, but Coopdivi's post got me thinking... I looked around the web and found this one, in the sale at BestPriceBeds:


Kyoto Memphis Solid Wood Futon
http://www.bestpricebeds.co.uk/

It was about half the price of the one from the futon company, included free delivery, and I think it is even nicer. It looks like a proper sofa when up, and makes a solid double bed when opened out. My sister slept on it, and said it was very comfortable.

So thanks for the idea! :beer:

WB.