Full Size Sofa Beds

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Updated 28/04/2021

Bigger than a twin, but sufficient for a large adult, these full-size sofa beds are easy to set up, and so comfortable to sleep on, your guest may never want to leave. In so many styles and colors, there is a perfect model of full-size sofa bed for your home, or office, or wherever a quick place to catch a cat nap might be. See collection for more details.

Buying Guide

How to select a comfortable and durable full size sofa bed?

To select a comfortable and durable full size sofa bed, start by choosing a reliable frame. Traditional hardwood is still the best option, especially if you’re planning on using it fairly often, but you can find some good metal frames, too.

You also need a practical mechanism so that you won’t struggle to turn your sofa into a bed every single time.

As for comfort, you need a full size sofa bed that’s inviting both when you’re using it as a couch and as a sleeping solution. For the former, look for thick foam padding. As for the mattress, both innerspring coil and foam options will fold easily, but be sure not to skimp on quality.

Innerspring mattresses are better if you prefer an element of bounce and, potentially, softness, whereas the memory foam is famous for retaining your shape, which might work better depending on personal preference and sleeping habits.

What style of a full size sofa bed should you choose?

You should choose a full size sofa bed that complements the rest of your furniture and room. Try and keep your interior style consistent from lines to signature colors. For example, a shabby chic sofa bed will have a more decorative frame than an industrial or minimalist model.

We also recommend choosing a full size sofa bed in a color that contrasts against your wall but is already present elsewhere in that room: that way, it’ll stand out without looking out of place.

What features should you look for in full size sofa beds?

When you’re looking at full-size sofa beds, consider:

How well-constructed the base of the bed is—avoid single metallic rails, for example, right down the middle of the bed
How easily you can pull out the bed—will it be a one-person job or two?
The actual measurements of the mattress—a full-sized mattress is 53x75; you’ll want to make sure yours is at least similar so you can easily get sheets and other linens
How much the sofa matches your decor and is comfortable to sit on while it’s folded up
Whether the sofa bed includes any storage, so you can keep bed linens and pillows nearby