10 best sofa beds for sleeping 2024 UK

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Shopping for a sofa bed can feel daunting, especially if it's going in your living room. There are many types that all work in slightly different ways, so understanding your own requirements is key.

You may have an idea of the colour you'd like, but you also need to consider how the bed operates and how easy it is to use — especially if you need to turn it into a sleep space regularly.

Now, let's address the elephant in the room: sofa beds don't have the best reputation. It's fair to say that, traditionally, they haven't prioritised sleep experience, thought of as a last-minute or occasional bed. But you shouldn't compromise on quality sleep wherever you're resting your head, and more and more sofa bed brands are factoring this into their designs.

So, whether you're looking to turn your home office into a comfortable spare bedroom at a moment's notice, or for a practical pull-out in your living room, we've found the sofa beds that are stylish, practical and comfy.

Each type of sofa bed uses different mechanisms, so it's important to find the design that suits your requirements. If you're working with a larger room, you'll be able to experiment a bit more with corner and clic-clac sofa beds, while A-frames and storage sofa beds work best for small spaces. Here's a rundown of them all:

You'll need space behind a clic-clac design, as you'll pull it out and then push down the back to create a flat surface. If you're going to be using it as a bed regularly, you'll likely want something lighter and more portable, but these are great for turning your living room sofa into a bed every now and then.

3-fold roll outs store a mattress beneath their seat cushions, which can be rolled out as and when you need it. This mechanism works for all sizes of sofa and is an easy way of creating a sleep space quickly.

Here, you unfold the seat cushion to extend your sofa into a bed. These work best as a smaller or more portable sofa or futon, as opposed to your main living room sofa.

Ideal for those who need more storage space, these sofa beds work brilliantly in living rooms and studies as home to bits and bobs that don't have a specific place: bedding, board games, DVDs, or even the vacuum cleaner.

These designs are often used for corner and storage sofas. Simply pull the bed space out and up to create your sleep space. Thanks to how easy they are to operate, they work pretty well for any room and size.

Corner sofa beds are commonly used in living rooms, because they work well as everyday family sofas too. Simply pull out your bed from the bottom when needed, filling the gap in the 'L' design.

GHI favourite Emma Sleep has a sofa bed that truly puts sleep first, as it utilises the brand's well-regarded mattress technology.

It's also easy to assemble and quick to pull out and set up as a bed. Designed for comfort both sitting and sleeping, this is our first choice when prioritising both requirements.

If it's your living room that you want to double up as sleep space, an L-shaped sofa bed design is best.

Dunelm's 'Zoe' brings together all the best features of a sofa bed: a corner for lounging, hidden storage space, comfy seating for three people, and a simple-to-use pull-out mattress.

The sofa in a box has revolutionised the market thanks to quicker delivery times and simple self-assembly.

This design from industry leader Swyft is available in 44 colours and fabrics, meaning there should be one to suit your style.

Arriving in large boxes, the pieces simply slot together for easy assembly, with no tools required.

A sofa bed designed by a bedding brand is always a good place to start. And this contemporary, soft velvet clic-clac from Dreams uses a super-simple mechanism to transform it from sofa to bed.

The supportive pocket-sprung cushions provide a comfortable sleeping area and it comes with a one-year guarantee.

Looking for something more compact? Why not try this bed in a box. Ideal for small spaces, it requires very little space when not in use and stores a single bed inside.

With hidden storage compartments and a simple pull-out mechanism, the Oswald sofa bed is designed with small spaces in mind.

It doesn't compromise on sleep experience, however, with foam layers creating breathability and pocket springs providing an even distribution of pressure for a supportive snooze.

For a sofa bed that doesn't look like a sofa bed, opt for Dunelm's Darwin design. Clic-clac and A-frame sofa beds tend to be quite obvious, whereas this 3-fold roll out is more subtle.

With spongey cushions to sink into, traditional wooden legs and an overall quality finish, its high street price tag is deceiving.

It's also a refreshingly sustainable option, with 50% recycled plastic within the seat cushions and recyclable feet and frames.

Habitat's no frills clic-clac is ideal for those on a budget.

While you may prefer something bigger for your living room, this simple design is ideal for a home office or study thanks to its compact footprint and neutral design.

Dusk's clic-clac design is ideal if you tend to have unexpected guests regularly. Simply push the back down and take off the cushions and you've got yourself a double bed.

Its modern, neutral design means that it will match most types of decor, too.

If you only need a single bed, a pull-out armchair is a sensible idea. Not only will it make a useful addition to your living room or office space, you can transform it into a bed with minimal faff.

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