sofa-bed

Guest furniture hybrid

A sofa-bed is a sofa that converts into a bed, typically by unfolding a mattress stored within the frame.

The hyphenated form emphasizes that it's a single piece of furniture serving both functions: The guest room doubles as an office, so we got a sofa-bed.

Also written as two words or one.

furniture

futon

Convertible couch-bed

convertible couch · settee · divan · loveseat · sectional · chaise · recliner · ottoman · trundle · foldout

space-saving

apartment

Rented unit in building

efficiency · multipurpose · alcove · loft · dorm · tiny home · minimalist · downsized · versatile · multifunctional

conversion

unfold

Spread open from closed

transform · extend · reconfigure · collapse · expand · retract · click-clack · jackknife · assemble · adjust

guests

overnight

Spanning evening to morning

hosting · accommodation · spare room · company · friends · family · travelers · lodging · stay · welcome

comfort

innerspring

Mattress containing wire coils

padding · cushioning · ergonomic · lumbar · topper · pillows · sheets · cozy · restful · lounging

Opposites
furniture function

sofa-bedbedroom suite

Matched sleeping furniture collection

king-size bed · four-poster bed

permanence/commitment

sofa-bedking-size bed

Largest standard mattress option

four-poster bed · bedroom furniture

Family

sofabed, sofabeds

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G