Sofa beds, day beds & guest beds compared

At a glance

Choosing a sofa bed

• Measure it open. Check the open length on the product page and allow walking room at the end.
• Mattress size: is it a single or double-width bed when open?
• Daily comfort: if it's your main sofa, choose for sitting first.
• Getting it in: sofa beds are heavy and bulky. Check the packaged size against your doors and stairs: see measuring for delivery.

Guest beds and trundles

A single bed with a pull-out trundle turns one bed into two, which is ideal for children's sleepovers or two guests who don't mind sleeping side by side. See also beds for shared rooms.