Chair Bed: Things To Consider Before Making a Purchase
The modern futon and the hide-away bed have spoiled the average chair shopper to search for a sleeper sofa and try to make the bulk of it fit into an existing layout scheme. The chair bed is a great variation on this sleeper sofa theme, with a couple of advantages:
- It takes up less space. It is not as bulky as most other sit-sleep chairs and can fit very easily into an existing furniture layout.
- It can sleep a single person who may not need the expansive space of a sleeper sofa. Rather than making up a full-size bed with a fitted sheet, top sheet and blankets, it is enough simply to provide the guest a blanket.
- Because it takes up less space and can be made to fold out or fold up differently, designers have more options for creating sleek, modern designs.
Choosing The Brand of Chair Beds That Work For You
Selecting the right chair bed requires a shopper to think about more than the fact that a chair can fit into a current room layout without disturbing too much of the furniture. It also requires some thought about sitting comfort, since it will also be used as a chair for guests. The color should not clash with the color palette that already exists in the room. The lines should complement the current furniture style. The chair bed must ultimately be durable to last through its multiple functions without ripping or coming apart at the seams.
Going Modern, Sleek Chair Beds
The Copperfield Solo chair and bed seeks to combine function and form into a neatly tailored modern design. Artistically crafted by Studio Copenhagen, a company known for its attention to furniture shapes and its wedding of classic and urban styles, the Copperfield Solo chair is made of a blend of polyester and Viscose, a highly breathable material that has a silky texture. This cover is removable and washable. The chair sits atop a powder-coated steel tube frame with metal mesh. The foam that forms the cushion has a density of 1.6 pounds per cubed foot, so there is plenty of shock absorbency for comfort. The chair dimensions are 36.22 inches wide by 77.17 inches high.
If there is a drawback to ordering the Copperfield Solo chair, it is that the delivery time can sometimes take up to 14 weeks. This is not a purchase choice for the impatient shopper or the shopper who orders the chair specifically for upcoming sleeping arrangements at his home. The chair bed has to travel from Denmark. Customers have reported being so satisfied with the product that any anxiety about the wait faded once the chair arrived.
For Users Who Put Extra Miles on a Chair Bed
If family and friends are pretty rough on furniture, it is best to choose a furniture type that can withstand all the tugging and wear that is sure to come. The John Lewis Bolero chair Flip Chair Beds meet the challenge. Padded and plush, the armless chair sits on a strengthened steel pedestal. The material for the chair is a mix of polyester, cotton and acrylic, which all make the chair and bed hard-wearing. Its neat, compact design still fits the bill for fitting into a small space. The chair is 25.6 inches high by 30.7 inches wide by 35.4 inches deep. The chair comes with a bolster-style pillow, which is ideal for back or head support. Typical bolster pillows for this chair come in a matching striped color scheme.
There are two possible drawbacks to ordering the John Lewis Bolero: the chair cover is not removable and the company is based in the UK, so you may run into a slightly longer delivery time. Choosing this bed chair will mean developing a routine cleaning ritual that minimizes the dirt or dinginess that can result from lots of wear. The delivery time for UK-based deliveries is set at 14 days, so U.S. deliveries will probably be a little longer.
Sprucing Up the Room By Changing the Cover
There are shoppers who thrive on being able to present a new look every time someone visits their homes. These shoppers buy new curtains for every occasion and frequently change the layout of their furniture. They have the same choice in chair beds.
The Lycksele Havet chair bed from Ikea gives them this option by making chair covers that are changeable. Buyers can stick with trusted solids or choose from an array of prints and flowers. All are removable and washable. For the chameleon chair buyer, this is a delight. Purchasing several covers at the time of the chair purchase would give a good fix.
The Lycksele Havet is has galvanized steel springs in the cushions and an epoxy polyester powder coating on the frame. The chair bed comes with bed slats made from solid birch or beech plywood. The feet on the chair are made of synthetic rubber, which is great for hardwood flooring. Although the mattress is only 25 percent natural, it is designed with a fire-retardant liner made of 100-percent cotton. The polyurethane foam is 2.4 pounds per cubic foot in thickness. The ever-changing covers are made of polyester and viscose.
The Lycksele does not win any beauty pageants for form in furniture design. It is bulky and seems to be primarily focused on sleeping. Its ability rests firmly on its function. Once the cover is on, the Lycksele chair beds resemble a car seat. It may be hard to find an existing decor that will “play nice” with it.
Whatever chair bed is chosen, it is best to remember to make a choice based on what is needed in the space and the primary users of the chair. Once this decision is made honestly, the world of options completely widens.