Learning path · 4 steps · about 18 min
Set up a guest sleep space
Occasional sleep, mechanisms, foam types and room clearance.
For: Hosts and small-space sleepers
- 01 How to choose a sofa bed Mechanism and floor space About 6 min · Open guide →
- 02 Guest bed mechanisms Click-clack, pull-out, trundle About 5 min · Open guide →
- 03 Reflex foam explained Common on sofa beds About 4 min · Open guide →
- 04 Guest duvet basics TOG and size About 3 min · Open guide →
You’re ready when…
- You know the open footprint of the mechanism in the room
- You matched foam type expectations to occasional use
- Guest bedding size matches the open mattress
Common mistakes
- Measuring only the sofa closed width
- Expecting sofa-bed foam to feel like a full bedroom hybrid