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Becks Shepherd

"Not a Compromise, or an Afterthought" — The 5 Things You Should Design Around a Sofa Bed That'll Make Guests Feel Way More Comfortable

Green Swyft sofa bed with orange duvet cover, timber side table, timber console table behind, with beige rug.

Sofa beds often get a bad reputation for being as temporary as the weekend guests they host. However, this need not be the case. What's more, according to interior experts, there are a few things to design around a sofa bed that will help guests feel more at home — and as though the sleep set-up is more intentional.

It goes without saying that investing in one of the best sofa beds should be your first port of call. But the second? Double-duty decor, like a side table that doubles up as storage, a bookshelf that serves as a divider, and purposeful nearby sockets that make charging tech easy. There should also be enough space to open out the bed, so it doesn’t feel like guests are putting you out (instead of you putting them up).

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