A Sofa Bed That's Actually Comfortable? We'll Take It!

The best sofa beds are the ones your guests won’t dread spending a night (or several!) on. And contrary to popular belief, such beds do exist. Gone are the days of unfolding a paper-thin mattress that creaks with even the slightest movement. Most of the new sofa beds come with a plush memory foam mattress that'll make your visitors not want to get up in the morning.

Our only piece of advice is to make sure you check the dimensions. Before committing to one you love, be certain it's not too big as a sofa bed tends to take up more space than the average couch. Nothing's worse than counting down the days until a furniture delivery, only to learn it won’t even fit through your front door. One more factor to consider is the mattress thickness. Most are about 12 inches thick, but sleeper sofa mattresses are usually no more than five, so keep that in mind when picking out a set of sheets.

All things considered, the most crucial element is how it looks and feels as a sofa (rather than as a bed). Buy a style you'd love to sink into with a bowl of popcorn during movie night because it'll be in this form most of the time. Lucky for you, we've included the most attractive (and comfortable) options on the market, courtesy of our latest issue The Ultimate Shopping Guide. Go ahead, shop, and hit the hay!