When it's time to buy a sofa, one question comes up again and again: should you go for a sofa bed (one that unfolds into a bed) or a good-quality fixed sofa? Here is an honest look at both options.
Sofa beds: who are they for?
A sofa bed makes sense in one specific situation: you have guests to stay several times a month and you don't have a spare room. In every other case, a sofa bed is a compromise — neither a truly good sofa nor a truly good bed.
Sofa beds generally have less comfortable mattresses, mechanisms that wear out and shallower seats than fixed sofas. The price of a good sofa bed (€600–1,200) can come close to that of a quality modular sofa.
The fixed modular sofa: the best of both worlds
A modular sofa with a chaise longue gives you enough space for the odd night's sleep without compromising everyday comfort. The chaise section (145–165 cm deep) suits most adults for an occasional night. For overnight guests, it is often a better solution than a sofa bed.
Head-to-head comparison
| Criterion | Sofa bed | Fixed modular |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday seating comfort | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Comfort for an occasional night | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Mechanical durability | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Adaptability | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Price (good quality) | €800–2,000 | €1,200–3,000 |
Our recommendation
If you have guests staying fewer than 15 nights a year, choose a quality modular sofa with a chaise longue. If you have people to stay regularly and really don't have a spare room, a premium sofa bed can be justified — but don't skimp on the quality of the mechanism and the mattress.
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