Sleeper Sofa Reviews
Turning any room into a resting space becomes easy once you install a sofa bed. Often called sleeper sofas or sleep sofas, these are amongst the most versatile pieces of furniture that one can have in their home. While you want to add a bed, which is the most essential piece of furniture to a small or large bedroom, sleeper sofas can always be considered as a great option. Moreover, many also prefer to have sleeper sofa and chairs placed in guest rooms as well, so they can be used as seating furniture as well as sleeping beds when required. These are commonly a part of furniture sets bought for studio apartments where the task of dcorating and designing the space smartly is very essential. So many homeowners prefer these utility pieces over the traditional curved sofa.
If you are also planning to add this type of sofa to your room, then reading sleeper sofa reviews online and published in home dcor magazines is essential to help you pick the perfect piece for that empty corner. Browse through the reviews and you will get to know about the top brands and top pieces available in the market. Here is a selection of sleeper sofas belonging to different price brackets which can be purchased online and also through their respective dealers across the United States.
Best Sleeper Sofas
Top-end Sleeper Sofas
Janus - Ligne Roset
Ligne Roset is a famous name in contemporary lifestyle furniture and collaborates with several renowned and fresh talents in the business to give you the very best in living room luxury. A family owned and run brand since 1860, it offers a lot in terms of style and substance in a variety of product categories.
The Janus is a sleeper sofa designed to exacting standards of sleekness with minimalistic design elements set in a futuristic chrome tubular support frame. It has adjustable headrests and plush cushions with the option to have them in fine leather or fabric. When transformed, it looks exactly like a bed too, due to the slim lines of the tubular frames. Cushions and mattresses can be obtained from the company as optional accessories.
Dimensions:
- Overall Height 37.5''
- Overall Width 80.25''
- Overall Depth 45.25''
Soto Sleeper - Design Within Reach (DWR)
DWR is a home dcor company proud to offer modern exclusive designs, within reach of everyday customers, but without the snobbery associated with luxury home dcor, Design Within Reach has a vast collection of premium home fashion products.
The Soto Sleeper is one of the more expensive propositions from DWR, a full sleeper sofa with a queen size 80-inch mattress and resting on a patent sleeper mechanism, it offers the best in both luxury and comfort. Made in the USA, the sleeper has 4-inch foam mattress resting on a wooden platform for solid support and when opened looks like an actual bed, not having the gap between the mattress and the back of the sofa which differentiates this piece from other sleeper sofas.
Dimensions:
- Overall Height 36"
- Overall Width 73"
- Overall Depth 40"
Carlyle Custom Convertibles
They call themselves a Manhattan icon for over 50 years and rightly so, Carlyle have taken sofa bed luxury to a new level, by selecting choice high-quality materials and letting their customers create their own designs. Not to mention that they have provided sofas for 4 of the last 6 Presidents.
Carlyle sofa beds are luxurious affairs which can be custom fitted according to requirements. They also make their products in the USA to maintain the exclusivity and class that is the hallmark of Carlyle. The brand has showrooms in New Jersey, Chelsea, NY and East Side, NY. Prices depend upon the level of customization and the materials used plus the dimensions of the sofa bed. However, rest assured (as the company mentions), that unlike mass produced pieces which end up in landfills, Carlyle sofas will be part of the customers future estate.
Mid-range Sofas
Alex Luxe Full Sleeper Sofa - Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams are another well-known name in the luxury lifestyle segment. Established in 1989 by the founders who also gave the company its name, the company has a diverse range of products in furniture and is also active in the hospitality industry.
The Alex Luxe Full Sleeper Sofa has a full hardwood frame which is environment friendly. It has cushions of high-density foam to give it added durability and a wire spring suspension which gives it strength and support. It has a neat compact design which can fit even in small spaces and is made entirely in the USA, to ensure quality and service.
Dimensions:
- Overall Height 35"
- Overall Width 79"
- Overall Depth 35"
James Lounge Sofa Bed - Gus Modern
Gus Modern is known for their simple, even industrial looking designs, clean lines and use of exclusive materials. Created by designer David Podsiadlo, Gus Modern is modernist in many ways and yet practical to use for everyday living.
The James Lounge has steel frames giving it a chic modern look and transforms with ease into a twin sleeper sofa. It is a compact design which will look at home in both residential and business settings. The mechanism to convert it into a bed is simple and again in line with contemporary styling, the cushions are held onto the steel frames by Velcro buckles which can be removed turning the sofa into a very economical looking bed.
Dimensions:
- Overall Height 31"
- Overall Width 76"
- Overall Depth 36"
Selections from American Leather
Check out the sleeper bed collection from one of the best sofa brands in the market. The Comfort Sleeper product line from American Leather has a number of sleeper sofas from which you can take your pick. Connor, Kayla and Patterson are amongst the best pieces offered by this brand of home dcor. Each one has different size and you can pick one after considering their features and dimensions. A unique feature of American Leather sofas is that they have no springs or bars, which enables a lag-free, durable product.
Connor
One of the flagship sleeper sofas by American Leather, the Connor has the Tiffany 24/7 platform system for added comfort and easy storage. It has straight lines and can fit comfortably in hallways and through doors. It has a frame made of pure hardwood with no metal or alloys present, a high quality dense foam for the mattress and a lifetime warranty on the frame and suspension. The leather comes with double needle top-stitches, the sofa also has loose back and seat cushions which can be removed for cleaning. The mattress is a regular 80-inch, with 5 inches of high-density foam and with a spill and germ-resistant cover. The sofa also comes with a dust cover which helps keep it free from grime.
Dimensions:
- Overall Height 37"
- Overall Depth 42"
- Overall Width 83"
Kayla
Smooth rounded edges and a sculpted feel give this sleeper sofa a homely appearance, and it fits snugly into any living room. It is built along the lines of the popular recliner chairs by American Leather called the Kaden Collection and goes well with these pieces. Like all comfort sofas by American Leather, the Kayla too has the Tiffany 24/7 platform system installed and due to its economical design, fits well in tight spaces.
Dimensions:
- Overall Height 38"
- Overall Depth 42"
- Overall Width 83"
Patterson
With its classic lines and rounded edges, the Patterson is a throwback to the golden age of America in the 1950s. Its simple functionality, coupled with an elegant use of high quality fabrics makes the Patterson one of the best choices in the sleeper sofa market. The Patterson too has no springs or bars and comes with the patent Tiffany 24/7 platform system for added comfort. With an 80-inch mattress and 5 inches of plush cushion, the Patterson also has a complete hardwood frame, spill and germ-resistant cover and comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and suspension. It retails for about $2249 and can be purchased online or through any American Leather showroom throughout the States.
Dimensions:
- Overall Height 36"
- Overall Depth 39"
- Overall Width 70"
Budget sofas
Selections from IKEA
How can the world's largest retailer of furniture not be on this review list? Established in 1943, IKEA sells a range of ready-to-assemble products such as chairs, tables and beds. A range of affordable sleeper sofas with a good collection of mattress, IKEA is the place that you must step in while searching for the best sleeper piece to be added to your room. Also, don't miss the ongoing sale to find some amazing pieces at heavy discounts. Here are two popular IKEA sleeper sofas, available in IKEA US.
Karlstad
Designed by Tord Bjrklund of IKEA Sweden, the Karlstad is a simple yet elegant sofa bed which is popular as an addition to living rooms which already have a sofa set. It comes with removable slip covers for the cushions which can be changed according to the mood of the living room, storage space under the sofa for covers and cushions and solid wooden legs which are also removable. The mattress comes with 100% cotton, with a fire-resistant inner lining and can comfortably accommodate 2 individuals.
Dimensions:
- Overall Width 88 5/8"
- Overall Depth 36 5/8"
- Overall Height 32 5/8"
Kivik
Designed by Ola Wihlborg of IKEA, the Kivik sofa bed is larger than the Karlstad, having two large cushions for seating and comfortable back rests. It sets itself apart from the rest of the sofa bed crowd with a top layer of memory foam on its seat cushions. Memory foam is a relatively new type of foam which molds itself to the counters of your body and remembers how you sit, so it can remain in a similar shape the next time you come back for a rest. There are also memory foam mattresses which one can buy according to the dimensions of the sofa and replace the one provided in the package. The Kivik also has a neat feature where the armrests can be unzipped to reveal storage spaces for small objects. The bed can accommodate two persons and has easy-clean covers.
Dimensions:
- Overall Width 96 1/2"
- Overall Depth 37 3/8"
- Overall Height 32 5/8"
Flex gravel sleeper sofa - CB2
A sister concern of Crate and Barrel, a larger furniture retailer in the US, CB2 caters to a younger more contemporary crowd who want something besides the understated elegance of traditional furniture. Established in 2000, CB2 is especially popular because it offers chic designs for a competitive price.
A full size sleeper sofa by CB2, the Flex is easy to set up in any part of your living room, can be turned into a sleeper for 2 and has a foil cushion over coil springs.
Dimensions:
- Overall Width 80"
- Overall Depth 37.5"
- Overall Height 33.5"
Flat Out Sofa Sleeper - Blu Dot
Blu Dot was begun in 1997 as a project by three friends, who wanted to bring the world of fine living room dcor to a more affordable level. That they succeed is no doubt, as Blu Dot is one of the most innovative furniture makers on the market.
A modern design, wool mix upholstery that feels like felt and an easy conversion from sofa to bed make this an optimum solution for a living room sleeper sofa fix. It has a strong stainless steel base and snazzy stitching, for a simple yet elegant look.
Dimensions:
- Overall Height 34"
- Overall Width 80"
- Overall Depth 31"
Once you read about a few more sleeper sofa reviews, it is time to shortlist a few and check them out in the stores. Let me say that the best way to find an ultimate sleeper sofa is by opening it up, lying over it and checking the comfort it offers. Also check out its open and close mechanism to find out whether the same is going to last for long. Also check the fabric and stuffing used for the same and ask for stands or extra covers while you order the piece. Sleeper sofas can be the best additions to your home furniture. So find the best and bring it home!
