Finding the perfect feng shui in your living space is all about designing functional and balanced space for a relaxing feel that carries throughout the home. But when you’re working with a smaller space or need to pack in a range of practical amenities, creating the perfect living room layout can be easier said than done. That’s why choosing a few stylish pieces of staple furniture for your living room can make all the difference. Designed to offer the best of both worlds, sofa beds are becoming the go-to essentials for every small space with big dreams. Learn how to use a sofa bed to maximise space in your home with this handy guide: Transform Your Living Space into the Perfect Guest Room When you’re short on space, it can be a common struggle to find a setup for your guest room that accommodates comfortable everyday living whilst making a cosy space for your guests to relax and retreat. While the couch is always a good plan B, having a convenient pull-out sofa bed helps you create a whole new guest room right in the heart of your living room. Fitted with a comfortable mattress, easy opening mechanisms and storage space, sofa beds can transform any living zone into a guest-ready room in just one simple move. Perfect for those last minute (and unexpected) visitors! How Do Sofa Beds Work? The beauty of a sofa bed is just how easy they are to set up and pack down. Transforming from sofa into bed in just one swift movement, you can explore a range of models that suit your home. From fold-out couches to click-clack or modular sofa beds, there are many styles of sofa beds to choose from, giving you the freedom of choice to discover a model that perfectly complements your living space and lifestyle. During the day, these stylish sofas hide everything below the surface, so you can enjoy a perfectly functioning (and cosy) couch without the hassle. However, with a simple pull of the frame, you can unveil a comfortable mattress that can be easily styled to create the ultimate guest bed whenever you need it. Sofa Bed Sizes for Every Living Space To suit your lifestyle, you can find a sofa bed size that naturally fits into any living space, whether you’ve got little or a lot of room to work with. The most common sizes can range from double sofa beds to queen and more, bringing you extra comfort throughout both the day and nighttime. Finding the right size for your room is all about understanding your space. Do a quick measurement of your living area to understand how much floor space you have available. Since sofa beds expand, it’s important to measure not just the footprint of the couch, but the full bed too! Once you’ve measured your folded and unfolded positions, consider your living room layout. Popular options include three-seater and four-seater couches that fit seamlessly into small apartments right through to larger homes. Explore our most popular sofa bed models to find your match: Three Seater Sofa Bed Four Seater Sofa Bed Styling Your Sofa Bed for Maximum Efficiency Styling your sofa is the fun part! It’s about choosing cushions and accessories that complement your sofa just as well as they complement your bedding arrangement. From matching colour tones to easy throw blankets that can double as bedding when needed. Choose accessories that don’t just add to the charm of the room but can boost the functionality too. When styling your space, it’s also important to consider the layout of your new sofa bed. There are many configurations that sofa beds can come in, designed to complement your unique living space. This includes; Left Hand Facing Sofa Bed Left Hand Facing (LHF) sofa beds are designed with a chaise that is positioned on the left-hand side (when you’re facing the sofa). This creates the perfect layout for any living space where you’ve got a little extra room on the left-hand side to stretch out for added comfort. Our current most popular LHF sofa bed style at Betta is the Kristie 3-seater sofa bed with LHF chaise! Big on size and big on comfort, this crowd favourite extends out into a full queen-sized sofa bed, so you can enjoy more space with less room. Right Hand Facing Sofa Bed In contrast to LHF sofas, right Hand Facing (RHF) sofa beds position the chaise on the right side (when facing the sofa). So, if your living space has more room on the right, this is the perfect lounge arrangement to naturally integrate into your space. Our most popular RHF sofa beds at Betta include: Sofa Bed with Storage Some sofa beds come with storage, allowing you to pack more functionality into even less room. Our range of storage sofa beds come with matching ottomans with compact storage options, creating less mess and less stress. This storage hides seamlessly under the chaise seating, the perfect spot to store all your bedding, pillows and throws for easy access. More Than Just a Guest Bed While sofa beds are the perfect guest bed alternative, they’re so much more! They create the perfect cosy setup for everyday moments, allowing you to enjoy the comfort and practicality just as much as your guests. From movie nights to afternoon naps, cosy gaming setups and even just a relaxing lounging afternoon, these two-in-one couches are the perfect way to add a touch more magic to any space that needs a bit of multi-tasking. If you’ve got a child or teenager, sofa beds are also another popular option for bedrooms! They allow for a little extra flexibility in seating, whilst giving the option for an extra bed that their friends can enjoy during sleepovers. Whatever your style, whatever your space, sofa beds are more than just a guest bed. They’re a staple piece of furniture that elevates every space in both style and functionality. Explore Stylish Sofa Beds at Betta Today! Ready to extend your living area with just one staple piece of furniture? With a wide variety of sofa bed styles and sizes available at Betta, you can discover the perfect sofa bed to suit the needs of your guests and your own living arrangements; without having to compromise on style. With the convenience of shopping all your furniture favourites in one place, from sofa beds to lounges, beds, mattresses, occasional furniture and more. Shop the full range online or in-store at Betta today and make every corner of your home feel as spacious and practical as possible. Sofa Bed FAQs Are sofa beds comfortable? These days, modern sofa beds are designed to be as comfortable as they are practical. With supportive mattresses and cushioning, you’ll find that many sofa beds feel just as comfortable as the real thing. Visit us in-store to test your sofa bed to find the most comfortable sofa bed style for you. Can you sleep on a sofa bed every night? Yes, you can sleep on a sofa bed every night but be sure to opt for a model that is designed for more regular use. Some sofa beds are designed with higher density foam or innerspring mattresses that are made for more long-term support. Explore a comfortable option that would comfortably accommodate your sleep routine. What is the most comfortable type of sofa bed? Choosing the most comfortable type of sofa bed for you comes down to your personal preference and sleeping style. Many sofa bed mattresses feature innerspring and gel infused foam, while others offer a higher density foam mattress that provide a little more pressure relief. Read the full product description to determine which model suits your sleeping preference. How do I choose the right sofa bed for a small room? There are many types of sofa bed styles to choose from, all designed to deliver a functional system that folds up or down as needed. For smaller rooms, conventional 3-seater click clack, fold down or trundle styles are a popular choice, allowing you to easily convert from sofa to bed without as much floor clearance. Do sofa beds require special bedding? The beauty of sofa beds is that they don’t require anymore extra ‘special’ bedding. Your standard bed fitted and flat sheets will work the same as any normal bed. This means you just have to find the right size sheets (whether your sofa bed is double, queen, etc.) and you can make your bed as normal. How much space do I need for a sofa bed? The amount of space you need for your sofa bed completely depends on the style and size of sofa you choose. As a general rule, it’s important to allow enough space for both the sofa itself and it’s extended ‘bed’ version, leaving yourself enough space on either side to navigate around the room naturally and without struggle.
