Just like sofas, sofa beds come in a range of sizes, from 2 and 3-seaters to loveseats and even super-compact chair beds if you only need to sleep a single guest at a time. Larger options can be fewer and farther in between, but there are also chaise and corner sofa beds available if you need something more generous. A sofa bed can be a great multifunctional solution for the living room, guest room, or home office, but we can probably all recall a night spent on a less-than-comfortable sleeper sofa – an experience that can leave us thinking a blow-up mattress on the floor is no bad thing. Plus, with even the cheapest sofa beds still a significant investment, no-one wants to invest in a sofa bed that doesn't actually deliver in either sit or sleep comfort. So how do you get it right?

Discover the latest in sofa innovation with ranges available exclusively at DFS, such as our sustainable sofa Grand Designs Sofas, made from recycled plastics, or our stylish sofa in a box, Boxit, as well as designer sofas created in partnership with exclusive brands such as French Connection, House Beautiful and Joules. It may sound obvious, but it's important to consider how much space a sofa bed is going to take up, not just when it's in sofa form, but also when it's extended as a bed. Ideally, you want enough room that you can comfortably walk around the sofa bed and access all sides. Find expert tips from Heal's and Habitat in our guide to getting sofa measurements right. Thankfully we've compiled all of that first-hand testing experience into this guide, rounding up the best sofa beds from John Lewis & Partners, Habitat, Darlings of Chelsea, Heal's, Swyft, Dunelm, and many more, so you can jump straight to the Ideal Home team's top recommendations. Furniture Village's Cory sofa bed comes in three sizes; a two-seater, three-seater and a generous chaise sofa option that is one of the most comfortable chaise sofa beds we've come across at this price point. If you're looking for a compact sofa bed to squeeze into a home office/guest bedroom, then we think this smart and contemporary option from Innovation Living could be the one.Seat comfort can also be tailored to your preference with a choice of fibre-wrapped foam or feather-wrapped foam seat cushions for low-maintenance squish-factor, and there are a whopping 175+ upholstery options to choose from. Others, like Darlings of Chelsea's Bromley sofa bed and Sofology's Abruzzo sofa bed, have single movement roll-out actions which can make transformation a much simpler affair. Where to shop for sofa beds Wondering where to shop for the best sofa beds? We've done the research and shopped the stores to curate this Ideal Home edit of where to shop for a sofa bed. Looks-wise the Kota comes in six colourways in total, including vibrant flame orange, two grey options, and three velvet upholstery options in shades of green, teal, or mid-grey.

As usual with Sofa.com's offerings, creating a look that's worthy of front room status is made easier by a wide selection of 95+ upholstery choices, plus there are three frame widths available. And, as one of the brand's bestselling styles, there's a great selection of matching furniture on offer, with an upholstered footstool to transform the sofa into a chaise, plus a loveseat and multiple regular sofa options if you're planning on blending a sofa bed into a living room suite. The best sofa beds can help you to transform your home by conjuring up overnight sleeping space for guests in the living room, or allowing you to convert a guest bedroom into a home office or playroom without sacrificing the ability to host friends and family occasionally. The Zinc sofa bed’s versatile, minimalist feel means that it can be easily styled to suit any living room or season. For an on-trend summer look, go for the blush velvet colour option and layer with global-inspired pattern in cushions and throws, then pair with plenty of greenery and hints of wood and rattan.” DFS has teamed up with a range of Exclusive Brands to create beautiful inspiring designer sofas for everyone, available exclusively at DFS, including Joules, French Connection, Country Living, House Beautiful and Grand Designs.In our opinion, those deep seat cushions also make it one of those elusive finds; a mid-priced sofa bed that's comfortable enough for everyday use in the living room as the main living room seating. However, if you want the best of both worlds then a modular corner sofa bed could be the way to go, and Snug's Cloud Sundae seating offers a whole host of configuration options to ensure you can create a sofa layout to best suit your space, whether that's a corner option, an L-shaped, or a U-shaped seating layout. Struggling to choose your new sofa bed? The material is a great place to start. Here at DFS, we have a range of super soft fabric sofa beds to choose from, as well as a sophisticated selection of leather sofa beds for those after a dramatic statement sofa. Meanwhile, our dining room furniture range has everything you need to create a dining area tailored to your vision, whether that’s a sophisticated space with plenty of dining chairs for hosting dinner parties or a warm, welcoming place for the whole family to gather around the dining table. Looking for that finishing touch in the kitchen? Why not enjoy your morning coffee around the breakfast bar with our range of stylish bar stools.

Lauren Harris, DFS Senior Designer, commented: “We’re delighted to have added the French Connection Zinc sofa bed to our range. This new model offers multifunctionality while still maintaining the sofa’s cool and contemporary design, so you don’t have to compromise on the look you want to achieve for your space.

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That ease of assembly – no tools are required, and in our tests self-assembly really did take under 10 minutes (read our Snug sofa review for the full lowdown) – also makes for hassle-free disassembly and reassembly if you move home. And, if your room space, family, or budget expands, the modular design makes it easy to add additional sections as your needs dictate. How to choose the best sofa bed for your home Often have matching furniture available (useful if you want a sofa bed to blend in with a larger suite)