Sofa Beds

We stock two main styles of sofa bed, each suited to a different use pattern. A click-clack sofa bed folds the backrest flat in stages to create a sleeping surface, making it ideal for studies, apartments and small spare rooms where space is tight. The click-clack sofa bed is fast to convert — a matter of seconds — and its compact closed profile means it reads as a proper lounge during the day. A pull-out sofa bed stores a sprung or foam mattress beneath the seat cushions that unfolds to a full double or queen bed when guests arrive. The pull-out sofa bed sleeps more comfortably for extended stays and is the better choice when the sofa bed will be used as a bed regularly rather than occasionally. Both sofa bed types use mechanisms engineered for repeated operation, and our team will demonstrate each sofa bed in store so you can choose with confidence.

The best sofa bed is genuinely comfortable in both its modes, and this is where cheaper sofa beds often disappoint. A sofa bed that makes a good lounge but an uncomfortable bed — or vice versa — misses the point entirely. Our sofa beds are designed with supportive seat cushions for everyday lounging and quality mattresses for a restful night's sleep. The mattress in a pull-out sofa bed uses pocket springs or high-density foam to prevent the frame bar pressing through from beneath, which is the most common complaint with poor-quality sofa beds. A leather sofa bed wipes clean and ages well, while a fabric sofa bed brings softness and a wider choice of colour. Because a sofa bed does two jobs every day, we only carry sofa beds that are built to handle both without compromise.

When choosing a sofa bed, you need to measure in two configurations: the sofa footprint when closed, and the floor space the sofa bed will need when fully opened as a bed, including clearance to walk around and access it from both sides. A single sofa bed suits a study or a teenager's room, providing a compact lounge by day and a comfortable single bed by night. A double sofa bed is the most versatile size — compact enough as a sofa but sleeping two adults when needed. A queen sofa bed suits a dedicated guest room where guests may stay for several nights and full bed comfort is the priority. Our showroom team will help you match the sofa bed size and mechanism to your room dimensions and how often you genuinely expect to use it in bed mode.

A sofa bed is one of the most practical purchases you can make in a smaller home or apartment where every piece of furniture needs to earn its footprint twice over. Instead of dedicating a room to a bed that sits empty most of the year, a sofa bed keeps the room functional as a study or living space while being instantly ready for guests. A two seater sofa bed in a study provides a proper lounge when you are working from home and a comfortable single or double guest bed when family visits. Choose a sofa bed with a slim-profile mechanism and clean lines so it reads as a proper sofa during the day rather than advertising its dual purpose. Our showroom displays sofa beds in their closed position so you can judge the lounge aesthetic as well as the sleeping comfort.

Caring for a sofa bed is straightforward with a little routine. For a fabric sofa bed, vacuum the cushions and back regularly and spot-clean spills promptly with a damp cloth. For a leather sofa bed, wipe down with a soft cloth and apply leather conditioner a few times a year to keep the hide supple. The mechanism of the sofa bed should be operated according to the instructions — avoid forcing it against an obstruction and keep the channel clear of debris. Use a sofa bed mattress protector when the sofa bed is in sleeping mode to extend the mattress life and keep it fresh for guests. Our team can advise on the specific care for any sofa bed model in store.

The mattress inside a sofa bed is the element that most determines whether the piece succeeds as a bed — and it is the detail that most budget sofa beds compromise on first. A sofa bed with a thin foam mattress will be comfortable for one night but quickly becomes tiresome for guests staying longer. Our sofa beds use pocket-spring mattresses and high-density foam mattresses selected for genuine overnight comfort rather than the bare minimum. A pocket-spring sofa bed mattress supports the body properly, distributing weight without allowing the frame bar to press through from beneath — the most common and most unpleasant failure of cheap sofa beds. High-density foam sofa bed mattresses are a better choice where the sofa bed will primarily be used occasionally, as foam provides consistent support without the added weight of a spring system. A sofa bed mattress protector is a worthwhile addition for any sofa bed that will be used regularly in sleeping mode — it keeps the mattress fresh and extends its working life significantly. When you visit our Melbourne showrooms, we encourage you to open each sofa bed and spend a moment on the mattress as well as the sofa — there is simply no other way to know whether the sleeping comfort of the sofa bed meets your standard. Our team will guide you through the mattress options and help you choose the sofa bed that performs as well as a bed as it does as a lounge.

Open and close a sofa bed yourself before deciding — it is the only real way to judge the mechanism and the mattress — at any of our five showrooms, Essendon DFO, Alphington, Preston, Springvale or Nunawading, all trading seven days. In-stock sofa beds leave within 48 hours of ordering, with white-glove delivery and room placement across Melbourne metro, and Australia-wide delivery for everyone else. The frame and conversion mechanism are protected by our structural warranty, and you can spread the cost with Zip Pay, available both in store and online.