| If you have a small living space, or often have trouble | | | | cushions that you can use for arm rests or pillows. |
| coming up with sleeping accommodations for your | | | | However, many have built in arm rests, many of which |
| guests, a sleeper sofa might be the perfect solution for | | | | are adjustable. However, a few of them do have |
| you. They maximize your living space by doubling up | | | | adjustable arm rests. |
| as your sitting furniture as well as an additional bed, | | | | Since sleeper sofas have to endure heavy use, make |
| while occupying a relatively small area. | | | | sure that the one you buy is well built. Make sure the |
| You can find sleeper sofas in several styles. However, | | | | sales page that you are reading or the sales person |
| all of them can be put into any one of three major | | | | that you are dealing with verifies that the frame is |
| types of sleeper sofas. The first, and most common | | | | made out of hardwood, and that the screws, hinges, |
| type are the ones which convert to a bed when you | | | | and locking mechanisms are made out of high quality |
| pull the extension from underneath the sofa cushions. | | | | steel. Not only that, you also want to ensure that the |
| Next, you have the type that enables you to adjust | | | | cushions are made out of materials which return to |
| the back support, from anywhere between ninety | | | | their original form. In general, the firmer the better |
| degrees for full upright seating, to 180 degrees for | | | | because you need support as you lay sleep. Cushions |
| laying down. Lastly, you can also opt for the sectional | | | | that are too soft will not support your back much, |
| type. These are modular pieces of furniture which you | | | | resulting in chronic pain, tension, and unrestful sleep. If |
| can arrange for upright seating, putting your feet up, or | | | | you want to maximize comfort, buy a sleeper sofa |
| laying down. These normally come with an ottoman | | | | that has high quality fabrics, such as genuine leather or |
| and built in chaise. You can use the chaise to lounge or | | | | microsuede. These fabrics stay supple and retain their |
| sleep while others can sit upright. To create an even | | | | elasticity, while others fabrics such as microfiber and |
| larger surface area for laying down, you can push the | | | | upholstery tend to pill, tear, and become coarse over |
| ottoman next to the chaise. | | | | time. |
| Sleeper sofas often come with unattached foam | | | | |