Durability.
If you set out to buy a sofa for many years to come, it is better to give preference to models with high-quality assembly and a strong frame made of carefully dried wood. Such sofa beds for many years are not subjected to deformation, do not start to creak disgustingly, do not lose their appearance and functionality.
Convenience.
Some sofas are designed for sleeping, others for relaxing during the day (in front of the TV or with a book), to accommodate guests in the kitchen or living room. Depending on the purpose, you should choose a sofa, paying attention to certain of its characteristics.
A common requirement for all sofa models is comfort and the right degree of softness. Too hard or, conversely, soft as a feather sofa bed can cause pain in the spine and muscles, insomnia.
Easy to operate.
Many sofas contain movable elements: drawers for linen, a mechanism for folding. Which sofa design is better, only you can decide, based on your needs and wishes, but when buying, in any case, you should check the operability of all mechanisms? Is everything moving as it should? Nothing sticks or falls off anywhere? Then this model can be considered suitable!
Functionality.
Some models of sofa beds are equipped with additional elements: built-in bars, removable armrests, a set of pillows. They make furniture even more functional and comfortable, but they affect its cost.
General recommendations on which sofa bed is best to choose:
- After evaluating the appearance of the sofa bed, proceed to practical tests. Sit down, or even lie down on it. Sellers who are confident in the quality of the product should not interfere with this.
- If the sofa bed has an elastic surface that does not feel lumps and seals, this indicates its high quality. Also pay attention to the angle between the horizontal surface and the backrest, and the position of the headrest (if any). Whatever model we are talking about, they should provide comfort when sitting.
- Unfold and assemble the sofa bed back, preferably several times, pull out and close all the drawers. Ask what alloy the sliding mechanism is made of. Sliming is cheaper and lighter than steel, but it is extremely fragile, so it is better not to buy sofa beds with any sliming parts.
- The back surface of the sofa bed should be sealed with a cloth. This makes it possible to place the sofa bed anywhere in the room, not just against the walls. Cheap fabric indicates the poor taste of manufacturers and poor quality of the product as a whole. However, if you plan to order a removable sofa cover separately, you don't have to think about the back of the sofa. Covers are easy to clean, protect the sofa from dust and any damage, can have pockets for newspapers and other small things.
- Upholstery is almost the main part of the sofa. The most expensive sofa will be upholstered with a Teflon-coated fabric that does not absorb water and dirt.
- If there is still a stain on the sofa bed, then it is better to go to a dry cleaner or use a stain remover for upholstered furniture to remove it. Apply the product gently and gradually, without rubbing deeply into the fabric, and then rub the soiled area from the edges to the middle.