Top 5 Sofa Beds for Everyday Use

A sofa bed works hard for you and your family. It serves as a sofa when you have guests over and you need extra seating, and then it unfolds into a bed to provide overnight guests a place to sleep. Is there anything about a sofa bed that isn’t great for everyday use? The trick is finding a sofa bed that’s comfortable to sit and sleep on, and all of our favourites are listed here.

Top 5 Sofa Beds for Everyday Use

1. Benchcraft Kirwin Sleeper Sectional

SPECS

• Dimensions: 38 H x 115 W x 85 D inches
• Material: Foam, polyester
• Mattress type: Memory foam
• Mattress size: Queen

For real everyday use, you can’t beat a sectional sofa bed like the Kirwin Sleeper Sectional. It’s a large piece that will take over your living room, but it’s so soft and comfortable, and it can seat up to five people on it. The chaise makes a great place to lounge, also, but you might have to fight others for the spot. It’s also a style that’s so easily incorporated into any décor, whether you swing traditional, modern, or contemporary.

Even the pull-out bed, which is queen-sized, could probably be used every day. At the very least, it’s a comfortable place for overnight guests to sleep for a couple of nights. The memory foam mattress gets excellent reviews from people who’ve bought this sofa bed. It might be a bit firm for some sleepers, but you can add lots of soft, fluffy bedding to help out there. It is a pricey option, but for an everyday sofa bed, it could be worth it for you.

Pros

• Sleeps two comfortably
• Five people can sit on sofa
• Memory foam mattress
• Super comfortable
• Includes chaise section

Cons

• Pricey

When you need an everyday sofa for your living room with a comfortable pull-out bed that’s big enough for two adults, this sectional would be the right choice.

2. Willa Arlo Interiors Serta Sleeper Loveseat

SPECS

• Type: Loveseat
• Mattress size: Twin
• Mattress type: Coil spring
• Weight capacity: 600 lbs.
• Mattress dimensions: 72 L x 32 W x 5 H inches
• Sofa Dimensions: 52 W x 32 H x 35 D inches
• Assembly required: No
• Materials: Wood, polyester

For a smaller option, this Serta Upholstery Cia Sleeper Loveseat is an attractive and comfortable piece that can serve as an everyday sofa and occasional bed for guests. The single cushion to sit on is firm, but it also comes with comfy decorative pillows. Two people could easily fit on this small sofa, so you could add this loveseat to your home for more seating when you have extra people over.
Another benefit of this sofa is the cushions are reversible which is a relief when you might not have time to vacuum your furniture before guests come over. The hidden bed inside this loveseat easily pops out when you pull the bar. The mattress is an innerspring coil mattress that is comfortable at first, but you might want to add a mattress topper to give another layer of comfort.

Because of the size of this loveseat, the mattress is only a twin, so you can likely only easily fit one adult on the bed. The assembly is as easy as screwing on the legs, and that’s it. The cushion covers aren’t removable, so you’ll have to spot clean any messes.

Pros

• Reversible cushions
• Comfortable seating
• Fits with almost any décor
• Small enough for any room

Cons

• Small bed
• Spot clean only

If you usually only have one overnight guest, this loveseat with a hidden twin-sized mattress could be a good choice for your living room.

3. Zipcode Design Jovita Sleeper Sofa

SPECS

• Mattress size: Twin
• Mattress type: Memory foam
• Sofa dimensions: 54 W x 32.5 H x 35.5 D inches
• Sleeper dimensions: 72 L x 37 W x 3 H inches
• Weight: 116 lbs.
• Weight capacity: 600 lbs. (sleeper)
• Material: Wood, foam, linen
• Warranty: 1 year

This sturdy little sleeper sofa from Zipcode Design comes in a deep blue color and has a firm but comfortable cushions. The Jovita sofa bed is a loveseat, technically, that should fit in almost any size home. It’s a good solution for those who need a little extra seating in a room and who also need an extra bed for the occasional overnight guest.

As this loveseat only contains a twin-sized bed, it’s best for one adult sleeping over, though you might be able to fit two. The memory foam mattress means guests should get a good night’s sleep, but it could be too firm for some people. The foam does a good job of being thick enough to not reveal the support bars underneath to your back.

Pros

• Firm cushions
• Fits in almost any room
• Comfortable bed
• Affordable

Cons

• May be too firm for some

If you’re looking for a smaller sofa bed, this is an affordable one that can add a pop of color to your home.

4. Furniture Of America Charlton Contemporary Corner Sectional Sleeper

SPECS

• Weight: 150 lbs.
• Dimensions: 36.75 H x 98.75 W x 63.5 D inches
• Material: Foam

This sectional sofa bed from Furniture of America is a bit more unusual with the way it works. As a sofa, it’s meant to seat three to four people. The fourth person might need to share the chaise with someone, though. The sofa itself is comfortable as it isn’t too firm nor too soft. It definitely hits that sweet spot of just right in the cushioning. Now, let’s explore the unusual part of the Charlton sleeper sectional.
Rather than pulling out a sofa for sleeping, you slide out a portion of the sofa that meets up with the chaise portion and voila – you have a bed for guests. It doesn’t quite reach the same measurements of a queen-sized mattress, but it is bigger than a full-sized one. You should be able to fit two regular adults on it with no problem, but you’ll have to use queen-sized sheets. Another benefit of this sofa that makes it even better for everyday use is the storage space you get. It’s a spot under the couch where you can store blankets and extra pillows.

Pros

• Includes chaise
• Comfortable for sitting, sleeping
• Includes storage space

Cons

• Bed isn’t quite queen-sized

When you need a smaller sectional sofa that converts into a sofa and offers some storage space, you might want to consider this one.

5. Novogratz Brittany Sleeper Sofa

SPECS

• Type: Loveseat
• Mattress size: Twin
• Mattress type: Memory foam
• Weight capacity: 600 lbs.
• Mattress dimensions: 72 L x 37 W x 3 H inches
• Sofa dimensions: 54 L x 32 W x 35.5 D inches
• Assembly required: Yes
• Materials: Wood, linen

One look at the Brittany Sleeper Sofa from Novogratz, you may think it’s too firm for you. It might be, but give it a try. The seat cushion is made from foam and springs which gives the seat a bit of loft and bounce along with cushiony comfort. The lovely blue color and the minimalist design of this piece offer a pop of color to whichever room you put it in, and it should mix in well with whatever style you have. The loveseat fits two adults which makes it a good size for any room, too.
This is a loveseat sofa bed, so you’re going to get a twin-sized bed. The good news is that the mattress is made of memory foam, so it’s comfortable to sleep on. Also, the weight limit on this sofa is 600 pounds, so you won’t have to worry about the durability – it’s meant for everyday use.

Pros

• Durable sofa
• Minimal design
• Comfortable for seating, sleeping
• Affordable

Cons

• Twin-sized mattress

If you’re in the market for a smaller sofa bed, the Brittany Sleeper Sofa could be a good choice to add to your living room for everyday use.