Nov 1 2009

8 Things To Notice When Searching For A Sleeper Sofa

A sofabed mattress may be the best solution to your space crunch. Though the names differ , the principle is the one : one piece of furniture has two uses. The quality and cost of sleeper sofas varies , so shop around. This checklist will save you time and finances .

Dimensions . Define the area where the sofa sleeper will go and write these measurements down. Take angular walls, doorways and traffic patterns into consideration, too. If a sleeper sofa won’t suit your space, a sleeper chair may work .

Style . Your sleeper sofa should fit your decorating design . Of course you may vary your style. A modern sofa may blend well with traditional furniture. Various decorating styles may be unified with color.

Fabric. Microfiber is preferable for people with allergies. Check the fabric grade, which varies from A, the least expensive, to F, the most expensive. Fabric rates vary from one manufacturer to another.

Price . A mid-priced sofa sleeper may meet your requirements just as well as a high priced one. The cost of sleeper sofas have not continued to rise , according to the Home Decorating Website. ” Currently , manufacturers offer good quality furniture at suitable prices,” according to the site. Before you buy a sleeper sofa add the sales tax to the cost .

Comfort. The one way to learn if the sleeper sofa is convenient is to lie on it. A good mattress is priority one. A lot of specialists advise a natural latex sofabed mattress. “This kind of sofa mattress tends to be the most comfortable and by far the most protracted ”, they say. You should know, though, that latex mattresses are the most expensive . A slightly less expensive would be to go with a memory foam sofa sleeper mattress.

One-Step Conversion. Ask the sales agent to pull out the mattress. “You should be able to do this with one move ” says Mary Whalen, Sales Agent . Pull out the mattress yourself. Does it come out easily ?

Color. Decorators advise neutral colors like taupe. You can always add pattern and color with pillows and throws. Look if the store has a fabric check-out service. Lay the swatch on the carpet or floor and see how it looks in daylight and lamp light.

Delivery charge . Delivery charges in metropolitan areas can be stiff . Find out the delivery charge for your area and also the delivery day. For instance , deliveries to your area may be on Wednesdays.

A lot of furniture stores rely on fabric defense plans for their profits . A savvy salesperson will try to sell you this plan. It may, or may not, be a good idea , depending on your case . In this big economy, stores are moving stock with sales, holiday promotions, and coupon deals. Get the use of these discounts and enjoy your sleeper sofa!