sofa beds

Fold-out guest furniture

A sofa bed is a couch that converts into a bed, typically by unfolding a mattress hidden beneath the cushions.

The design prioritizes dual function over comfort in either mode—sofa beds are notorious for lumpy mattresses and awkward frames.

They serve as guest beds in homes without spare rooms: We put my parents on the sofa bed when they visit.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G