Sofa beds are a fantastic way to save money and storage space without losing the chance to make your home look stylish. You'll find sofas that transform into kings, doubles, or small single beds, from compact two-seaters or large L-shaped couches complete with a mattress. Not to mention, there are sleek velvet, modern fold-out sofa beds, corner styles, or traditional three-seater leather designs to decide between.
Plus, being quite an investment, it's crucial that you choose one that's not only going to be comfortable after a long, busy day but a dream to sleep on, too! So, if you're missing out on this essential addition to your home, keep reading. We've looked through the reviews on sites like John Lewis, Argos, and Amazon to bring together the top ten sofa beds to buy in the UK for all budgets, houses and apartment sizes.
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Click-clack beds are the most popular type of sofa beds, named after the clicking sound that they make when the frame is locked into place. They're a good choice if you'd like an everyday sofa that transforms into a comfortable bed – they feel just like any standard bed, which is why they're ideal for turning your living room into a guest room.
Alternatively, you could go for a fold-out bed, which will typically be more compact. Though space-saving, bear in mind they are usually laid out on the floor instead of click-clacks with a mattress frame.
For top-quality comfort, we'd recommend a click-clack bed, but if you don't plan on using your sofa bed very often, you can opt for a fold-out bed to save a bit of money and space.
Of course, the most important thing besides the type of sofa bed is comfort for the sleeper. To do this, you'll need to decide whether you'd like a foam mattress or a spring mattress, both of which have a range of benefits.
Foam mattresses minimise the bounce-back from the pressure applied when changing position, while springs offer more unrestricted movement, which might be better if you're not keen on the sinking feeling of a foam mattress.
However, foam mattresses are most commonly found in sofa beds due to their adaptability to provide comfort as both beds and sofas, and you may have to pay a little more for spring varieties.
For guests to get the best night sleep, why not consider Memory Foam pillows such as these?
As when buying any piece of furniture, don't forget to check the dimensions of the sofa bed to ensure it will fit and meets your expectations. As well as the overall size, you should choose a sofa bed that comfortably supports the number of guests you need it for.
Or, perhaps you are buying one to save space in your dorm or bedroom – either way, we'd recommend a double, as most singles don't provide enough space to move freely in your sleep. However, space isn't always unlimited, so we've added a selection of both to our list to give you a good variety to choose between.
For some extra comfort for guests, why not consider an electric blanket? Check out our guide to them here.
We know that you can't exactly keep pillows on your living room sofa, but some sofa beds have multi-purpose cushions that you can also rest your head on while you sleep. Most sofa beds are designed to slot comfortably in your living room without looking too obvious, so cushions are usually included.
However, some sofa beds are particularly useful for small, compact spaces, or guest rooms, so they are unlikely to include cushions with the product. We'd recommend that you try and go for a sofa bed with included cushions to save you from the hassle of buying extra!
One little bonus of some sofa beds is that they have a little bit of extra storage. This extra storage can be used for pillows and bedding, thus keeping everything you need to put up guests in one place. So it's always worth looking out for a bed that flips up and announces a space to put your bedding essentials.
So whether or not you're looking for a large sofa bed for the lounge, or whether your planning on tucking one away in a bedroom, you can save time and energy by having that extra bit of convenient space. Our main tip is, always check out exactly the storage space and whether or not it's worth having for those extra things.
Products | Image | Click to purchase | Key features | |
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1 | Innovation Living Vogan Sofa Bed | ![]() | The Most Comfortable Sofa Bed on the Market | |
2 | Honeypot Kris Universal Sofa Bed | ![]() | Spacious, Easy to Use and Great for Guests | |
3 | John Lewis & Partners Duplet Daybed | ![]() | From Slim and Sleek to King-Sized Comfort | |
4 | John Lewis & Partners Bailey RHF Chaise End Sofa Bed | ![]() | A Cosy Sofa Bed With Extra Back Support | |
5 | Home Detail Velvet Three Seater Sofa Bed | ![]() | An Affordable Click-Clack Option in Velvet | |
6 | Innovation Living Cubed 140 Sofa Bed | ![]() | A Sophisticated Danish Designer Pick | |
7 | Yaheetech Fabric Sofa Bed 3 Seater | ![]() | Made With Linen for Cool Comfort | |
8 | John Lewis & Partners Fluted Sofa Bed | ![]() | An Elegant, Chic Choice for Any Boudoir | |
9 | John Lewis Camden RHF Storage Chaise End Leather Sofa Bed | ![]() | Real Leather to Make Your Guests Feel At Home | |
10 | John Lewis & Partners Kix II Single Sofa Bed | ![]() | Cheap, Simple and Great for Studio Apartments |
This curvy, elegant sofa provides maximum comfort and flexibility, which is why this is not only an excellent sofa bed but a high-quality sofa in its own right. With a metal frame and various durable, soft fabrics available, you won't get much better than the look and feel of this one.
With foam and pocket springs sure to whisk you into a dreamy snooze, you can choose from blues and greys, making this an elegant and comfy sofa that could fit in very well in a variety of spaces.
This sofa bed features roomy storage compartments and an easy fold-and-click system to give you a comfy place to sleep in seconds. And when it's not acting as a very spacious and modern L-shaped sofa during the daytime, it slots into a roomy and supportive double bed. It's also very reasonably priced considering the dimensions and size.
The simple design would look great as a handy duo-function sofa in your living room, and you wouldn't even notice that it's a sofa bed! With its matching cushions, you can transform this product from sofa to bed without losing any element of style.
This sofa bed has it all! Whether you'd like to sleep two people separately or they'd prefer a king-size, this duplet sofa bed can transform into both. It's also available in John Lewis's 185 gorgeous fabric choices, so you're guaranteed to find a match.
Plus, the cushions can either be used as armrests or comfortable pillows for guests. Moulding to the body, the spring-like foam mattress allows for free movement throughout the night and also acts as a soft base for when the sofa bed is used in the day time.
This slim-build sofa bed has a responsive mattress that reacts to your every movement. The high-back gives you extra support, and the mattress is made with individual springs that are each sewn into their own fabric pocket, so you can comfortably change position throughout the night.
When used as a sofa, the cushions are supported by flexible webbing and beech slats, making for even more top-quality comfort when sitting or sleeping. It's an investment you won't regret!
An affordable padded sofa bed that looks much more expensive than it is. This is a stylish and modern choice, especially in the on-trend millennial pink velvet. We think it'd look super-smart in your living room and give your guests a comfy place to both sit and sleep.
This is, however, one of the most colourful options on the market and offers 3 other gorgeous shades such as blue, green and grey.
Featuring oak legs and a soft-touch grey material, you'll soon conjure up those calming Hygge vibes right in your living room with this designer sofa bed by Innovation Living. This Danish company has combined durability, practicability and extreme comfort all in one product.
Its Nordic design makes it a must-have for Pinterest lovers and modern decors, and its multifunctionality works great if you're on the hunt for a sofa that you can easily click into a guest bed.
This sleek, multifunctional linen 3-seater allows guests to relax, rest their drinks in the cupholders, and even stay the night on its double mattress. It's ideal for small living spaces or even home cinemas, as you can swap and change from sofa to bed in seconds.
If your kids often have sleepovers or your friends stay the night, we reckon you can do no wrong snapping up this bargain – especially if you'd like a sofa bed that doesn't look anything like a sofa bed!
Looking for something as chic as the rest of your decor? When you're not sleeping on it, it's an elegant-looking sofa, and when you're ready to pull it out, it clicks into the shape of a double bed with ease. Adorned with intricate details, it also has a striped stitching backrest and gold peg feet to give it an all-round luxurious feel.
On the downside, a set of matching cushions or armrests definitely wouldn't have gone amiss, as it would add some comfort and save you from having to buy your own separately.
Another ideal pick for medium-sized living spaces, the Camden RHF Storage Chaise End Leather Sofa Bed comprises two fold out seats of leather-covered foam and fibre. It has firm luxurious seats when not in use.
The elegant, smart dark leather makes this sofa quite a statement piece, and it's a decent size so check that it works in your current set up. This is high end and something of a luxury, but be warned, it does not contain any cushions for guests.
This sofa bed is small and compact, which is great if you have a cosy apartment – you won't even notice that it's there, and you can jazz it up with cushions and throws. It's a single sleeper and will do the job when you have guests staying throughout the year.
While other sofa beds on this list act as both a sofa and a bed, this wouldn't exactly make for a comfortable place to chill out in your living room. Although it's classed as a sofa bed and functions as a sofa bed, we think that unless you have limited space or budget, you would prefer a product further down our list.
No. 1: Innovation Living|Vogan Sofa Bed
No. 2: Honeypot|Kris Universal Sofa Bed
No. 3: John Lewis & Partners |Duplet Daybed
No. 4: John Lewis & Partners |Bailey RHF Chaise End Sofa Bed
No. 5: Home Detail|Velvet Three Seater Sofa Bed
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