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A sofa bed that looks nice and is comfortable both as a bed and a sofa

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Timmydoesstuff · 25/08/2026 19:46

I sleep in the living room and 2 dc have a bedroom each (additional needs so can't change this). I am really struggling to find something comfortable to sleep on, sit on, and that also looks good and not like student accommodation.

I've tried a futon, 2 single beds arranged like a corner sofa, a click clack and an Ikea daybed but none have ticked every box. I'm really struggling with burnout, exhaustion, perimenopause and possible fibro so really need a good night's sleep 😴

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Timmydoesstuff · 25/08/2026 19:47

I've been eyeing up a boneless couch but I suspect they lose their shape after a while.

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Toohardtofindaproperusername · 25/08/2026 19:50

I think a lot depends on budget.it really can be hard to get sthg tgat does both well . Hope yoi can find something it sounds v tough o

Whosaywhatnow · 25/08/2026 19:54

If you have the budget, you can get a wall bed with a sofa. The bed folds up against the wall when not in use, then is folded down over the sofa at night. We slept on one in a holiday apartment for a week, it was comfortable and had the benefit of not having to remove duvet/pillows from the bed before folding away

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Timmydoesstuff · 25/08/2026 19:59

Sorry should have said I don't have much of a budget 😂

But I can search for second hand options once I uave an idea of what would be best.

A wall bed would be the dream!

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x2boys · 25/08/2026 20:00

I sleep on a sofa bed but its not very comfortable mine cost about £900 a lot.of money for me.

Timmydoesstuff · 25/08/2026 20:09

x2boys · 25/08/2026 20:00

I sleep on a sofa bed but its not very comfortable mine cost about £900 a lot.of money for me.

I'm not sure that any of them are really comfortable 😢

I had a click clack that was comfy but looked awful and eventually died. I think many sofabeds are made for occasional use rather than being put up and down every night.

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MuffinCoffee · 25/08/2026 20:13

IKEA day bed hemnes but as a sofa needs a lot of cushions and throws

Secretseverywhere · 25/08/2026 20:23

Do you have space for a bed within the room plus the sofa? I slept on this bed that sort of inflated out of a suitcase type thing. It had legs so was normal bed height. I did put a topper on it but it was really comfy (better than my actual bed). I thought it’d be a nightmare to pack away but you plug it in and it sort of deflates folding the legs and frame as it goes.

Pinkprescription · 25/08/2026 20:33

MuffinCoffee · 25/08/2026 20:13

IKEA day bed hemnes but as a sofa needs a lot of cushions and throws

This would also be my suggestion but agreed on cushions and throws. Bolster cushions are good for sides.

Librarina · 25/08/2026 21:03

We use the Hemnes Daybed from IKEA but we got the best mattresses that IKEA sell and then splashed out on a topper from Panda. The tipper is gel and memory foam and whilst it was expensive (about 200 quid for an EU King) it makes the bed genuinely comfy.

x2boys · 25/08/2026 21:08

Timmydoesstuff · 25/08/2026 20:09

I'm not sure that any of them are really comfortable 😢

I had a click clack that was comfy but looked awful and eventually died. I think many sofabeds are made for occasional use rather than being put up and down every night.

Yes im sure your right 😪
I hope you find something in your price range and comfortable and if you do please let me know 🙏

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