subject: Sleepers Sofas - Should I Get One? [print this page] Sleepers sofas have been used for many yearsSleepers sofas have been used for many years. Known by several different terms over time, they have evolved from the heavy, usually uncomfortable beds from the 1950's to the lightweight convertible sofas that are seen everywhere today. They have been called hide-a-beds, sofa sleepers, sleeper sofas, convertible beds, and futons.
Though it has different names and is available in different sizes, this very versatile piece of furniture offers something that is very important in the lives of many people. That "something" is a piece of furniture that does double duty. During the day it offers seating for family members or guests. At night it turns into a bed for overnight guests.
Sleepers sofas are great for small apartments, such as studios where everything is in one room. Renters can have a sofa during the day and a bed at night. This is possible without having to purchase 2 separate pieces of furniture.
In the past, these sofas were not considered to be very comfortable, and they were quite heavy, which made it difficult to put them into place as beds. Now, there are so many different types of sleepers sofas that it pays to look into purchasing one of these. This is true especially if you have frequent overnight guests but no real place to put them.
There are more convenient sizes than the standard full size of the past. Today, you can get a single or twin size bed in the form of a loveseat. In addition, you can get double or queen size sleepers. Futons have also become quite popular as both informal seating and beds for sleeping. These futons also come in many sizes and price ranges.
