Sofa Beds

A sofa bed works best when the bits around it are ready for bedtime too. A nearby side table gives guests somewhere for their phone, glasses and a drink, while a table lamp means they won’t have to cross the room to turn out the light.

The sleeping space is worth thinking about as well as the seating. A single sofa bed gives one person a spot for the night, while other designs offer different sleeping dimensions. There should be room for the bed to open out, with coffee tables and other furniture easy to move aside when needed.

Bedding can have a home close by without being left on show. A cupboard or sideboard keeps spare pillows, a duvet and sheets together, so there’s less hunting around when it’s time to turn in. A throw can stay on your sofa bed during the day, ready for an extra layer later.

For the finishing touches, a cushion or two can tie your modern sofa bed in with the rest of the room. For example, grey works well with both soft neutrals and brighter accessories, while cyan and other bright shades can pick up colours in a rug, wall art or curtains.