A convertible sofa meets specific needs. Whether it is a click-call or a BZ, here is a complete guide to help you choose and buy the right sofa bed for occasional, regular or daily use.
To accommodate friends or family passing or to save space in a small space, the sleeping solution n ° 1 is of course the Convertible sofa or sofa bed. This base two in one renders many services but its criteria of choice vary according to the use that we will have. Do we sleep there every day? Will the sofa serve as a daily seat? What is the area of the room in which it will be installed? All this must be taken into account in order to Choose the right convertible sofa.
The different types of convertible sofas
THE convertible sofas Distinguished in two categories: the benches, which include the click-clack and Bz, and the sofas. The benches are mattresses folded and dressed in covers. These are generally space -saving products, in which you can sleep every day, but which do not visually resemble sofas. Note: the click-click and Bz Do not unfold in the same direction. CLIC-Clac version, the sleeping is parallel to the wall, BZ version, it is perpendicular to the wall. The convertible sofas, on the other hand, are structured as real sofas, with backrest and armrests. Unlike the benches, the seat is independent of the sleeping. Therefore, the cost of a convertible sofa is higher than that of a bench.
The choice of dimensions
Before going in search of Ideal sofa bedit is important to take action of the space which will be devoted to him in the room. Take into account width convertible is not enough. You must also be interested in its depth, that is to say in the space he occupies once unfolded. In general, a bench is approximately 145 cm wide, a sofa, 170 cm, for a classic two-plates. From the small filing armchair 80 cm wide in the convertible corner sofa which contains a bed 180 cm wide, the convertibles are available in all sizes. The choice of the size of the sofa bed depends on your needs and the space you want to grant it.
Sleeping comfort side
The key to a good convertible sofait is choose Just sleeping. Do you use your sofa bed occasionally, regular or daily? This is the essential question to ask you. It is necessary to determine the thickness of your future mattressso that the product is adapted to your needs.
- For a occasional usea mattress of about 6 cm thick will be sufficient.
- Convertibles to regular use are provided with a mattress of 10 to 11 cm thick.
- If you plan to use your convertible dailyopt for a mattress of 14 cm to 18 cm thick With a density of more than 30 kg/m³, for comfort equal to that of a fixed mattress.
In addition to the thickness, you can bet on higher quality by choosing the material (latex for example), density and even the brand. Some models are equipped with recognized brands mattresses such as Bultex, Treca, Dunlopillo or Simmons. Once the mattress is tested, try the sofa bed in its seated version by assessing its flexibility. Good surprise, the convertible sofas now claim the same seat comfort as that of the fixed sofas.
The opening system for a convertible sofa
Open your future sofa with one hand and remove, or not, the cushions are part of the questions to ask you. The opening mechanism, especially if the sofa bed is intended to be often manipulated, will be decisive For the choice of your sofa bed. Thus, the lampolet system, or rapido systemwhich consists in intervening either on the sofa file or on the cushions to operate the opening mechanism, is Ideal for daytime sofa beds.
On models for occasional or regular use, the opening mechanism is done by uprising the seat and it is generally necessary to remove the cushions yourself. There are also electrical mechanics which, with an engine, allow the sofa bed to unfold alone, simply pressing a button.
Storage on a sofa bed
Some lips are provided with Storage boxeslocated either at the backrest or under the sofa, which are used to store quilts and pillows. This feature optimizes space. It’s up to you to determine whether or not it is an essential criterion!
