A sofa being the centerpiece of our living area has the responsibility to integrate the look of the entire room. But serving a double heavy duty of playing a sofa one moment and getting converted into a snug bed at the other, makes it even more critical. Since both the sofa and a bed play an essential role in defining the interiors of our home, therefore, a sofa cum bed, being both at the same time, must also be bought double as carefully as we buy a sofa or a bed for our homes.

It is not necessary for a amazing sofa cum beds online to conventionally match every single element in the decor inside the house, but it should at least synchronize well with one or two of them so that nothing looks out of the place. All that is needed is the rough idea of the picture of our living room so that we can blend things well and easily.

Before we begin, let me tell you properly about the types of sofa cum beds that you are going to see in the market:
Pull-out Sofa Cum Bed:
This type of sofa cum bed is the most common type, because of its very stylish mechanism. The extra sofa frame is hidden underneath the main frame of the sofa, and the extra bed is folded under the base of the seat. When closed, it can be a very comfortable wooden sofa, and when unfolded, it can be an ultra-cozy bed. The back and arms of the sofa become the headboards of the sofa cum bed so formed.
Futon Sofa Cum Bed:
With the simplest design and the one-piece, down-folded thick cushion makes futon sofa cum bed a prominent choice as well. The futon gets folded back easily to form a flat and soft surface to sit on. And then, when we have to make it a bed, the frame slides out, and the entire cushioned can be opened up and spread over it to make a giant and a comfortable bed.
Convertible Sofa Cum Bed:
Here, there is a strict mechanical design implemented on a sofa, to make it converted into a single bed or a bunk bed at the press of a button. So, this could be a little costly, but then it requires the least physical effort.

After getting a clear knowledge about the types of sofa cum beds available, you can make an estimate as to which is the one that your budget or space requires.
Four more prior considerations will guide you better towards the idyllic sofa cum bed:
Space:
Off course, we buy a sofa cum bed with the sole intention of adding space to our compact or not-so-compact house. But before bring the chosen sofa cum bed to the imagined place, make sure that the place has at least twice as much space, as of the sofa cum bed that is coming home. This is because, the sofa has to get converted into bed, for which it will expand (for obvious reasons), and therefore requires double of the space it already occupies. It would be better for your convenience if you count in and spare some floor space to make movement possible around the room.
Style:
You know all the types of sofa cum beds available, but you have to be clear with the color or the upholstery or fabric and the design of the sofa bed so that it adds stars to your enchanting decor. After all, it is going to be a giant piece of furniture!
Location and placement:
You are targeting to place the sofa cum bed in the living room, bedroom or the game room, all dictate its type and look. So, you can easily decide whether you need a fancy design or an extremely comfort-evoking or a cool and sturdy microfiber design.
Budget:
Do not try to overrule the mantra-”Make a budget and stick to it”. This will help you from getting trapped in the treacherous baits of the manufacturers.
So, do not hurry to book the sofa cum bed right away, in fact, get into the detail and derive the best requirement analysis as per your interiors.

Author's Bio: 

The author of this article has a keen interest in furniture and home decor. His association with Wooden Street has given him an excellent opportunity to express his love and interest for furniture. At Wooden Street, you will find a voracious collection of furniture including the chest of drawers, fantastic sofa cum beds, the beautiful six seater dining sets, the gorgeous kitchen cabinets, kitchen trolley, bar cabinets, bar stools, etc.