The main difference between one sofa bed and another is the opening mechanism. It determines whether the bed is suitable for one night or for everyday sleeping, how much space it takes up when open, and whether the cushions need to be removed before opening it. These are the three systems you will find.
Italian opening: for a proper night's sleep
When opened, it deploys a structure with its own mattress, so the bed is as comfortable as a conventional one. It is the best option if someone is going to sleep on it frequently. The Mónaco comes with a 12 cm Visco Royal mattress measuring 140x183 cm. Its semi-automatic mechanism means you do not have to remove the sofa cushions. AquaCare stain-resistant fabric, from €699.
Pull-out system: a large bed without the effort
Simply slide the seat forward to pull out the bed, which sits flush with the sofa. It is quick and requires no effort. The Saint-Tropez, designed and manufactured in Spain, becomes a 220x135 cm bed without removing the cushions, from €784.95.
The Panamá also uses a pull-out mattress system, and its chaise longue is reversible: you can place it on the left or right. From €654.95.
Clic clac: the simplest
The backrest lowers to seat height and the sofa becomes a bed in a single movement. It does not come with a separate mattress, so it is designed for occasional use, in studies or guest rooms. The Julieta costs €244.95.
Chaise longue bed: sliding and reclining
If you are looking for a complete sofa for everyday use, the Elegance has sliding seats with wheels that turn it into a bed, reclining backrests and a chrome Italian headrest, from €1,054.95.
Take care of the sofa bed mattress
When the bed remains closed for a long time, the mattress cannot breathe. Open it from time to time to ventilate it, do not store it with damp sheets and use a protector. And before it arrives at home, measure the doors and elevator: the Mónaco, for example, weighs around 75 kg in its main package.
How to choose
- How many nights a year? For frequent use, choose an Italian or pull-out system with a mattress. For occasional use, choose clic clac.
- Measure it open: the Saint-Tropez bed is 220 cm long. Check that you have enough clear space in front of it.
- Cushions: on the Mónaco and Saint-Tropez, you do not need to remove them to open the bed.
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