The Convertible Sofas That Make Any Room a Guest Room

Overnight guests happen, whether they’re in-laws, friends of your kids, or old college buddies passing through town. If spare rooms and spare beds are limited in your home, you can drag out an inflatable mattress and pray that there isn’t an unseen hole that will eventually leave them on the floor in the morning, or you can try to make the floor or couch as soft as possible. Or you can invest in a convertible sofa. In a few seconds, a convertible sofa can go from being an unassuming couch to a full-sized or twin-sized bed that doesn’t require your guests to snooze on the floor.

Convertible sofas work in a few different ways. The simplest to use have a back that can be pulled down flat to create a flat platform. While those are the easiest, there will also be a small gap in the middle where the back and seat of the sofa meet. Fine for the occasional guest, they also tend to be the more affordable option. If you regularly host overnight guests, however, or guests who stay for more than one night, you may what to consider a couch that can actually hold a mattress. To convert those, you remove the seat cushions and pull out a folded metal frame with a small mattress. Closer to sleeping on a real bed, they can also be easily made up with sheets.

Don’t think you have room for a second sofa in your home? Never fear — even if you can’t comfortably accommodate an extra couch, you can even get an extra-large armchair that can be tucked into an office or living room corner. Yep, even the smallest spaces can hide an extra bed. Convinced? Here are our favorite convertible sofas to consider adding to your home decor.

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