Sofa Bed 101: Turn Your Seating Into a Bed for Guests

How Sofa Beds Work

Most sofa beds have a hidden mattress inside the frame that pulls out and unfolds flat. The process takes 30 seconds.

Three Common Mechanisms

1. Pull-Out Bed (Most Common)

• Mattress slides out from under the seat cushions
• Unfolds flat to bed size
• Easy to operate
• Good support for guests

2. Fold-Down Backrest

• Backrest folds down flat
• Creates a bed-length surface
• Very compact
• Best for occasional use

3. Click-Clack or Futon-Style

• Seat and back pivot together
• Converts in one motion
• Most compact storage

Mattress Types

Spring Mattress (Best for Regular Use)

• Pocket springs underneath, foam on top
• Feels like a real bed
• Durable, lasts 8+ years
• More expensive

Foam Mattress (Budget-Friendly)

• Soft HR foam (24-32 kg/m)
• Comfortable for occasional guests
• Easier to compress for storage
• More affordable

Size and Price

Single Sofa Bed

• Seating: 1-2 people
• Bed size: 75 x 190 cm (single bed)
• Price: Starting 50,000

Double Sofa Bed

• Seating: 2-3 people
• Bed size: 140 x 190 cm (double bed)
• Price: Starting 70,000

Sofa Bed vs Regular Sofa Plus Guest Bed

• Sofa bed: 1 piece, compact, starting 50,000
• Sofa plus bed: 2 pieces, takes up space, 50k + 20-30k for bed

For small homes, a sofa bed is the smarter choice: one piece does two jobs.