If you have ever been stuck on an old sofa bed for the night, then you know how torturous it can be. Sofa beds, in the past, were sheer instruments of torture that caused a very uncomfortable night of sleep. It was not something that anyone looked forward to enduring. The mattresses on these beds were very thin and the rails would poke through, directly into your back. Comfortable beds they were definitely not.

Well friend, times have changed and today the sofa bed is not only quite comfortable it is also quite fashionable. They are much better for your comfort than futons and the bedding is an accent rather than the necessary padding that was required in the past. You can find these new sofa beds in either twin or double bed sizes. The difference is all in the size of the sofa or chair.

One of the greatest inventions of late is the oversize chair. Many oversized chairs now fold out into twin beds. The outside of the bed is very comfortable and can accommodate up to two people, yet the oversize chair is actually meant to be a single seating situation. Instead of a full sized sofa, many people are opting to purchase two of these chairs to accommodate their overnight guests. What is unique is that when guests come over they are treated to a great night’s sleep on twin beds that have thick mattresses and are actually very comfortable.

The added bonus of an oversize sleeper chair is that it does not take up as much room as a full sized sleeper sofa. It is also easier to move than the traditional full size sleeper sofa and can stand up to more weight in the center of the mattress. It has much more support and with its beautifully plush exterior it is a bonus to have in any living room, guest room or den.

No longer will your sofa bed be an instrument of torture. With a new guest bed you can place it anywhere and not have to worry about having an extra bedroom for your guests. This is a great advantage for those who do not have an extra room to turn into a guest bedroom. In the housing market today that is a great plus with so many people having to downsize their living situations. Try out the new oversized chairs and the new sofa beds. You will be surprised and delighted to buy one for your home.