Creaky. Lumpy. Second-best. Do sofa beds really deserve this reputation? This hosting season, designers, stylists, and sleep experts are firmly saying “no” — but how can you transform these temporary sleeping arrangements, which, after all, often only get pulled out a few nights a year, into something hotel-worthy?
The key, of course, lies in the sofa frame itself — we’ve already helpfully hand-picked the best sleeper sofas and sofa beds available now — but after that, it’s all about the nuance. Where the sofa sits in a room is as crucial as how it looks (no guest wants to feel like they’re in the way, after all), and the type of bedding for guests is just as important for comfort as any thoughtful finishing touches.
