Cheap Sofa Bed - Info On Sofa Beds + Where To Find Them Cheap

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If you frequently have guests stay overnight, you might benefit from having a cheap sofa bed. This can be used as a seating area during the day, and at night it can be transformed into a regular sized bed. It is perfect for a guest room or even a living room. It is more comfortable than just sleeping on a sofa or having to awkwardly sit on a bed. It transitions to fit your needs. It is helpful to know some different types and varieties of beds available.  You can also benefit from knowing a few places where you can buy a cheap sofa bed. Finally, learning how to take care of your sofa bed will help it to last a long time.

Types of sofa beds

There are basically two main sizes for sofa beds: the single and the double. The single sofa bed is more like a love seat. It usually folds out into a twin size bed. It can comfortably seat two people, and it can comfortably sleep one person. The double is typically the size of a regular three-seat sofa. This usually opens up to reveal a full size bed. There are some larger sofa beds out there, but they are less common. These are still usually three seat sofas, but the beds stowed away in them fold out to be either king or queen sized beds.

When it comes to color options, they are virtually endless. Even if you do not like something in particular that is offered in a store, you can easily buy, make, or have made a sofa cover that can hide your sofa under a color and/or pattern that you like even better. As far as the bed goes, you can choose any sheets to go on the bed; you do not have to have special sheets. If you are looking for a cheap sofa bed, you run the risk of getting a thinner mattress on the bed part. In that case, you might want to buy an egg crate or a thicker mattress cover to give your guest a little extra padding.

You will also have to make some other decisions about the bed. There are many options out there, and you will need to answer the following questions to determine what is best for you:

• Do you want arms on the sofa? Some sofa beds have them and others do not.
• What material would you like your sofa to be made of? A leather sofa can add a touch of class to the room. A canvas sofa would be perfect for a recreation room or something similar because it is rugged and tough. Of course, there are many other fabric and other material options.
• How tall do you like your sofa back? You will usually find a medium height sofa back on a sofa bed. However, there are specialty sofas that have higher or lower backs.
• Do you want a new or used sofa bed? You can find a super cheap sofa bed on websites like Craigslist. However, you must be very careful that it comes from a clean, smoke-free and pet-free home. If you prefer a new sofa, it should be easy to find one on sale at a furniture dealer or other retailer.

Where to buy sofa beds

As previously mentioned, sofa beds can be found both new and used. For used beds, you can search eBay and similar websites. There are also some retail locations that carry used furniture. Second hand stores like Salvation Army and Goodwill often carry furniture, but it is hit-and-miss trying to find a specific piece of furniture at one of these places. You can also find sofa beds at imperfect furniture outlets. These outlets buy furniture from major retailers at a discount price because they may be scratched, dented, dinged, have some other small imperfection, or may be discontinued.

If you do not want to buy a used sofa bed, you will have to do some searching to find a cheap sofa bed. The first thing you should do is watch local furniture store websites, commercials, and newspaper advertisements for sales and coupons. This will ensure you get a discount on what you are buying. When you actually go to the furniture store, you will probably go to a place like Ashley or Wolfe Furniture. These stores sell furniture at retail prices, but something that few people realize is that the sellers actually expect people to try to negotiate lower prices. Even if the piece you are interested in is already being sold at a discount, you can talk with the sales representative to try to get a better price on the piece. Another helpful tip is to look for floor models, as these usually sell for less.

For specific stores to search, reference the following list:

• Ikea. This European store has locations throughout the United States, as well as an extensive website. You will find furniture of all sorts, and it is the perfect place to find a cheap sofa bed. One warning: you may have to do some assembly when you get the piece home.
• Walmart. This catch-all store has now expanded to larger furniture items. You will find a limited selection in the store, but the website offers more choices.
• Target. Their dorm room collection often has sofa bed selections to accommodate people who live in small spaces. Like the previous retailer, their selections are bigger online, but they also have brochures in the store to show you what else may be available.
• Amazon. Though you cannot see the item in person before buying it, Amazon usually has decent warranties and return policies. While you may find a used piece at this store, you are more likely to find new pieces.
• Jennifer Furniture. Their motto is “You don't have to spend a lot to have good taste.” And it is true. Jennifer offers high quality sofas at very decent prices.
• Small local stores. If you start looking around your town, you will probably be surprised to find many small furniture stores in your area. These are often family owned and run, and they can sometimes offer lower prices because they get their furniture directly from the manufacturer rather than from a distributor.

How to care for sofa beds

Like any other piece of furniture, your sofa bed will require special care. If you have pets, you should vacuum it regularly to keep pet hair and dander out of the little crevices and spaces throughout the piece of furniture. Depending on the material your sofa is made of, you may be able to wipe it down with a special oil or other cleaning solution. You may also be able to freshen it up with a product like Febreze.

Because there are so many moving joints in the sofa bed, you will want to keep them well oiled so they will continue to move with ease. In addition to keeping the sofa cleaned, fresh, and well-oiled, you may also want to add extra cushions or change the cushions out every so often. You should definitely flip and switch around the seat cushions at least once a month. This will help even out the pressure they receive so that they stay fluffy and comfortable.

If you take good care of your cheap sofa bed, it is sure to last a long time, and it will continue to please your guests when they come for a visit. It is convenient to have as both extra seating and as an extra sleeping space. As long as you keep your eyes on advertisements of all sorts, you are sure to find a good deal and save on your furniture purchase. Choose the sofa that fits your needs, whether it be a single or a double, your furniture will be a pleasure for both you and your guests.