Sofa beds: what to know before purchasing

The sofa bed represents the ideal solution for having an extra bed in a studio apartment, holiday home or small apartment.

Small sofa beds: how to optimize space

The sofa bed represents the ideal furnishing solution in particular situations, such as when dealing with a studio apartment, a holiday home or a small apartment, where it is necessary to have an extra bed only when necessary.
The first requirement for this furniture is, therefore, practicality in usewhich must be simple and not tiring, together with the safety of the mechanisms.

Easy sofa bed armrest

All this, of course, must not be to the detriment of the aesthetic aspect and comfort because, beyond its use as a bed at night, the sofa is above all a piece of furniture in the living area, the one where you spend most of your time and welcome guests.

Great attention, therefore, must be paid to the quality of the materials, the choice of design, and harmonization with the furnishings of the entire home.

Types of bunk and simple sofa beds

Among the models on the market, there are some differences in types and manufacturing materials. One of these differences is the opening mechanisms.

The most common one is the mechanism scrolling upwardswith which the sofa opens simply by pulling and lifting the backrest.

Phases of using the sofa bedPhases of using the sofa bed

Therefore, what will become the surface of the bed is represented by both the seat and the backrest of the sofa.

L’sliding front opening it is obtained thanks to a mechanism that is activated by standing in front of the sofa and pulling the seat surface towards you.

L’overhead front openinghowever, it is not the seat surface that slides, but the backrest, which is raised to full extension.

The rarely they can be a slats for sofa beds with a wooden or electrowelded structure, while the mattress for a double or single sofa bed is covered with a quilt and has a variable thickness between 12 and 14 cm.

The sofa bed with horizontal openingwith the second extractable bed, is one of the most widespread mechanisms and is frequently used in children’s bedrooms. A bed is placed under the seating surface and is extracted by sliding it on wheels. A mechanism then allows it to be raised to the height of the other.

Among the sofa bed mechanisms there is also a typology consisting of a vertical sliding system which, once opened, transforms into a bunk bed.

The length it is the standard size of a single bed (between 190 and 200 cm), the base is made of wooden slats and the mattress is usually around 15 cm high.

BertO sofa bed - functioningBertO sofa bed – functioning

In the models of folding sofa bedthe mattress, covered with covers or quilts, acts as a backrest and seat for the sofa. The opening system is one of the simplest, in fact there is a lever that allows complete opening and transformation into a bed by pressing on the backrest which opens the sofa like a book. The networks are a wooden slats and the mattress can be with springs.

When purchasing folding or normal sofa beds, remember to test the opening and check that the mechanism is as simple as possible and requires a limited number of operations.

BertO 3-seater sofa bed

BertO proposes sofa beds for daily or occasional use: a leading offer for technology and quality of the materials used in construction, for the large number of models contained, diversified by type, style and size, for the wide range of fabric and leather coverings, always selected in favor of quality, with attention to stylistic variations and colour, responding to the requests of an aware public demanding.

I sofa beds from the BertO collection are available in different sizes and also with container peninsula.

Nemo sofa bed

Il Nemo double sofa bed It’s a real sofa and a real bed. A load-bearing structure woodseat cushion padding in polyurethane foam in differentiated densities e goose down backrests they guarantee a comfort that has nothing to send to sofas.

The beech wood slatted base guarantees a high-quality night’s rest.

Gulliver double sofa bed openGulliver double sofa bed open

It is equipped with a 14 cm high foam mattress and has covering completely removable cover and customizable. Also available with a mattress height of 18 cm.

Gulliver sofa bed

Il Gulliver double sofa bed it is a modern, very comfortable model, characterized by soft cushions on the padded backrests piuma d’oca and the size of the deep and welcoming seat.

Gulliver is made with the care and attention typical of high-level craftsmanship, a distinctive value of all BertO production.

Gulliver model sofa bedGulliver model sofa bed

The structure of the Gulliver sofa, defined by a modern and essential line, has been designed around a mechanism also designed for daily use. The standard mattress is supplied with a high thickness, fourteen centimeters, in the orthopedic versions with springssuitable for everyday rest. Also available in removable expanded polyurethane coverremovable polylatex, pocket springs, latex, memory foam, pocket microsprings.

TWO bunk sofa bed

Il TWO bunk sofa bed of essential shape, important in size, measuring 222 cm for a depth of 95 cm. The height of the backrest is 90 cm.

It contains the surprising usefulness of a bunk bedtherefore offers two overlapping single beds. It is the perfect solution for hosting friends, for the sleeping space of teenagers and younger children, thanks to the patented safety systems with which it is equipped.

the sophisticated and revolutionary mechanism patented internationallyof the bunk sofa beds, in fact, allows you to obtain two superimposed beds, thanks to a practical combined opening which acts at the same time on the overturning of the upper bed and the sliding forward of the bed below.

The release handle allows for easy guided opening, jointly for the two beds.

DUE castle sofa bed, operating mechanism by BertODUE castle sofa bed, operating mechanism by BertO

The retractable climbing ladder it is incorporated and its movement allows the safety side rail to rise automatically. The upper bed is equipped with protective shoulders.

The Due sofa bed is equipped with an innovative, anti-closing system with double safety locking. The block lock, with removable key, prevents accidental closure of the nets.

The Due sofa bed is the result of an innovative project that includes the study of the high-resistance steel structure, oven painted with gray epoxy powders, the bed surfaces with 20 cm wide evaporated beech slats, which are housed in special blue supports, with chromed aluminum joints.

They support an upper mattress of 80 cm x 190 cm and the underlying one of 75 cm x 188 cm. Both mattresses are 12 cm thick.

There are many fabric variations and many colors available for the removable cover. Personalized pillows and bespoke bed sheets are also available. Due it is the welcoming and comfortable sofa designed for young spaces. It is the ideal solution to have two extra beds available, suited to the needs of optimal rest, to be used even every day.

Passepartout model sofa bed

Passepartouthowever, is a sofa bed in fabric removable cover with wooden structure.

Passepartout sofa bed openOpen Passepartout sofa bed

The padding of the seat cushions is in polyurethane foam of different densities, while the back cushions are padded in piumafill (down and polyester flakes) with internal polyester/cotton lining. This sofa is equipped with a slatted frame elastic straps and the covering can be in leather, eco-leather, or in completely removable fabric.

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Every detail is customizable and you can ask for a tailor-made quote by filling out the online form or contacting the shop on 0362 – 333082. Many models are available, from the leather sofa bed, to the folding sofa bed, folding sofa bed or storage sofa bed. The BertO showroom offers a wide choice, you just need to identify the small or large sofa bed model that’s right for you.

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