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Convertible Sofa Beds - The Pros and Cons
What are convertible sofa beds? I used to own a furniture store and have lots of experience with this rather unique piece of furniture. Since I am an expert on this I wanted to offer some pros and cons of owning one. Most of us understand what a convertible car is: I'm thinking 1950's corvette, beautiful blonde, huge white framed sunglasses, maybe a pony tail and a ball cap, a scarf, and a drive on some beautiful coastal highway just for fun... - read entire article -

Convertible Sofa Beds - Three Different Styles
When I first think of convertible sofa beds, I think hide-a-beds, really heavy, and those brown patterned sofa beds from the 1980's - not attractive but still out there in student apartments. A sofa bed serves a great purpose, a couch by day and an extra bed at night for guests when you do not have extra room. So you want comfort and function, not always easy to accomplish. But the industry is always trying, so there are several options on the market of different types of convertible sofa beds. - read entire article -

The Pros and Cons of a Sleeper Sofa
A sleeper sofa is a pretty cool piece of furniture because of the way it can be used both as a couch and as a bed. I’ve owned a few of these through the years and have discovered both some pros and some cons that I will share with you in this article. Of course, everyone is going to have a different opinion about these, but I think most will agree that a hide-a-bed sleeper sofa can, on the whole, be a pretty useful addition to your apartment or home. - read entire article -

Sofa Beds: The Most Exciting Piece of Furniture in the House
Sofa beds are perhaps the most exciting piece of furniture in your house, bar none. There is nothing more amazing or more impressive in the furniture world. These wonders of design don't just sit there being pretty like a sofa or a bed. Oh no, they move, they are alive. And, they come in many shapes, sizes, and configurations. They also come in a wide variety of upholstery: all sorts of fabrics, leather, fur, vinyl, denim, micro fiber, or just about any other covering material you can think of. - read entire article -

Convertible Sofa Beds Are Cool
Okay, everyone knows that convertible sofa beds can be really great for when company comes over and you don't have an extra bed. Or, that they are perfect for when you want to the have use of a sofa with the option of turning it into a bed when needed. However, if you have ever moved one of these bad boys you know how incredibly heavy they can be. I used to deliver furniture for a living, and I can tell you from first hand experience, they can be ridiculously heavy... - read entire article -

5 Top Manufacturers of Sofa Beds
Sofa beds have become quite fashionable lately, coming in a variety of styles, fabrics, designs and colors. In alphabetical order, let's take a look at five of the top North American manufacturers of the handy, versatile convertible sofa bed. - read entire article -

Convertible Sofa Beds, Pull-Out Sofa, Hide-a-Beds ... What am I Supposed to Call these Things?
In the 1980's, they were called hide-a-beds, and though still sometimes referred to in that way, they also have many other names, including pull-out sofa, futons, sleeper sofa, sofa beds and convertible sofa beds. All of these names make sense, but which should you use? - read entire article -

3 Reasons to Buy a Sleeper Sofa?
Being tired at the end of a hard day is a universal reality. In some countries it may be okay to crash on the floor on a nice bamboo mat or in a hammock. But this is America. Sleeping on the floor isn't usually our first choice. We prefer the comforts of a bed, or maybe even a good couch to sleep on. And a sleeper sofa is a popular piece of furniture in many homes for many different reasons. If you don't have one already, you might consider some of the following reasons why you should own one. - read entire article -

Convertible Sofas are Heavy but Worth it
Convertible sofas? When I first heard about these furniture wonders of the modern world, I honestly didn't know what to make of it. I knew that a convertible is a type of car. I get it that there is no roof and all that. I also know what a sofa is. A couch, right? But somehow, putting the two words together just didn't register anything in my head. But I'm a relatively bright person, so before long I had it all figured out. Convertible didn't refer to something not having a top, but to something that can "convert" from one thing to another. See the light coming on? - read entire article -

Retro yet Modern Lines in a Lifestyle Solutions' Convertible Sofa
I was recently looking online for a convertible sofa, and the ones made by Lifestyle Solutions really caught my eye. The reason why was because of its design and styling. The straight and simple lines reminded me of the mid-twentieth century, perhaps the 1950's and 1960's. Well, seeing many sofas that I liked, I decided to do a bit of research about the company. - read entire article -

Convertible Sofas are More than Fancy Couches
Convertible sofas are basically couches that convert to function as a bed. They are a really useful piece of furniture to own if you have company over for the night, or because the kids think it's cool to pull out and sleep on for a sleepover, or for any other reason for which you might need an extra bed. They have a reputation for being somewhat heavy and cumbersome, and this is not altogether undeserved. - read entire article -

Pros and Cons of Three Upholstery Options for your New Convertible Sofa
A convertible sofa can be a great investment; after all, you are getting a two for one deal. A bed and a couch all in one, all for one cost instead of two. You get a nice and comfy sofa for day use, and a regular size bed for night time sleeping. If you live in a small, studio apartment, you may use the bed nightly. Or you may just need it for occasional use when guests stop by. You may feel ready to buy, but before you go out and purchase your perfect convertible sofa, first you have to define what is "perfect" for you. - read entire article -