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Sofa bed / guest bed

Day seating that opens for occasional sleep — mechanism clearance and foam type matter more than bedroom styling.

For: Hosts and small-space sleepers

Sofa bed

Preview is an educational mock-up — not a product photo of a specific brand.

1. Step 1 of 6

   Mechanism

   The opening action decides floor space — measure the room with the bed fully open.

   Mechanism

   • Click-clack / futon Back folds flat
   • Pull-out / slider Drawer or slide bed
   • Trundle / guest roll-out Second mattress rolls out

2. Step 2 of 6

   UK size

   Open sleep size is what matters — closed sofa width can look smaller than the open mattress.

   UK size

   • Single · 90 × 190 cm One sleeper
   • Double · 135 × 190 cm Couples — tighter width
   • King · 150 × 200 cm Common couple size

3. Step 3 of 6

   Storage

   Guest beds prioritise open footprint over deep bedroom storage.

   Storage

   • No extra storage Mechanism only
   • Chaise / side storage If the model allows

4. Step 4 of 6

   Fabric family

   Fabric is visual and care behaviour. It does not set spring tension or foam density.

   Fabric family

   • Plush velvet Even pile, richer sheen
   • Crushed velvet Mottled sheen
   • Chenille Soft, matte-to-warm feel
   • Linen-look weave Flatter, textured cloth
   • Faux leather Wipe-clean face

5. Step 5 of 6

   Colour language

   These are common UK shop colour words — useful for literacy, not a paint formula.

   Colour language

   • Cream Warm light neutral
   • Mink Warm taupe-grey
   • Charcoal Deep cool grey
   • Silver Cool light grey
   • Royal blue Deep accent blue
   • Forest green Deep green accent

6. Step 6 of 6

   Mattress class

   Match foam or pocket type to occasional use — then set guest duvet TOG.

   Mattress class

   • Reflex / guest foam Common on sofa beds
   • Thin pocket unit If the mechanism allows
   • Guest hybrid topper stack Comfort layer add-on

Your setup explained

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