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Sleeper sofas
are a great way to dual purpose a room for the occasional guest.
The most important thing to remember when shopping for a sleeper
sofa is to try it out. Open it up on the sales floor and lie
down. If you are not comfortable, then your guests won't be either.
Many retailers now offer mattress upgrades for their sleeper
sofas. If your sleeper will be getting frequent use, an upgrade
is worth the extra money. Be sure to open up the sleeper yourself.
Chances are if you can't easily get it open in the store, you
won't be able to easily get it open when an overnight guest arrives.
There are also
some great new options on the market for sleepers in addition
to traditional sleepers. New modern designs combine European
styling with a futon's functionality. Backs and arms lower to
create a sleep surface, instead of a mattress being folded up
inside a sofa frame.
Some manufacturers
now offer air beds that work with your sofa: just take off the
seat cushions and slip in the air mattress for a raised bed option.
It takes up less space than a regular airbed and a traditional
sofa in the same room. This style of sleeper is easier to move
than conventional sleepers since they do not require a heavy
folding metal mechanism.
Whichever option
you choose be sure to measure the room and the doorway before
you go shopping. Not only do you need the room for the day-to-day
sofa, but you need to have the room to open the sleeper up for
use as a bed. Measuring the doorway will let you know if you
can get the sofa into the room.
© Weiss
Furniture, Inc. 2008
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