Sofa beds have a bad reputation. They are generally associated with uncomfortable sleeping conditions, a creaky neck the next morning, and an inexpensive look. However, when chosen and designed correctly, bed-cum-sofas can be both stylish and space-saving.
Marilyn Monroe's apartment in the Beverly Carlton hotel proves it. An archival image from 1951 shows the actress reclining on the best sleeper sofa we've ever seen; it's plush and luxurious, covered in a shimmery silk duvet. Styled casually among her impressive collection of books, it feels at once elegant and relaxed.
