Chair Bed – Extra Sleeping Space for Guests
Make a Chair Do Extra Service as a Guest Bed
Many homes don’t have the luxury of keeping a guest room that does nothing most of the time. Other rooms in the home can double up to serve as a guest room when needed. Just add a cushy chair that converts easily into a place for a guest to sleep. There are a number of variations on this, where the chair unfolds to make a single bed.
Since I live in Central Florida, I can expect guests at least a few times each winter. Having an extra bed sure comes in handy. Here are some of the options for a chair bed (a chair that transforms into a bed).
I’ve provided a range of sleeper chairs below. Take a look to see which one fits your needs. Some work better for a child’s room and convert into a bed for sleep-overs. Others will work for an adult visitor.
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Great Looking Chair Turns into a Bed – Available from Amazon
The Cortesi Chair – Sleeper
Ultra-sleek looking, modern styling. This comes in a variety of colors. In just a few minutes you can turn it into a place for a visitor to sleep. Lovely isn’t it!
These are the same chair bed, but I wanted to show you some of the color choices.
I have a friend in Florida who decorates with coastal colors. The seafoam green one would be perfect for her. They have so many house guests, that I tease her about running a bed-and-breakfast.
This one comes in a good basic black too.
Cortesi Home Savion Convertible AccentCortesi Home Savion Convertible Accent
Cortesi Home Savion Convertible Accent
Cortesi Home Savion Convertible Accent
Cortesi Home Convertible Accent Chair
Cortesi Home CH-LC103600 Savion Convertible
Black Chair Hides a Secret – Yes, It’s a Guest Bed Too
A Stylish Look!
The deep tufting gives this one a million dollar look. Check the price here, very affordable.
This has the look of a club chair and that upholstery should last a long time.
Finding an Extra Bed for a Guest – What Are the Options
There are air mattresses that you can deflate and store away after the guests leave. I have three of these (2 queen size and 1 twin). They store very compactly.
Sleep sofas have been around for ages, but there may not be room for one. They tend to not be that comfortable as a sofa or as a bed. When I’ve had guests sleep on one in the past, I add a memory foam topper to cushion it. Then you have to store the rolled up foam topper somewhere.
Another option that looks great, but is quite an investment, is a murphy bed that hides away in a cabinet or behind a sliding bookshelf. That allows you to use the guestroom for a hobby room or home office when you have no guests.
A roll-away bed usually has a metal frame that folds up. It can be wheeled away to a closet or the garage. You can get a cover for these.
There are ottomans that unfold to form a bed for guests. This is a recent development that is certainly a space saver. Click the highlighted link to see a selection of those.
Family members can double up, sleeping together, to free up a bed for a guest. This can be uncomfortable for those used to sleeping alone. It can be particularly uncomfortable if someone snores and keeps the other person awake.
Wow, Look at This Style…
I can picture myself relaxing in this while watching television and then converting it to a bed for a guest. It comes in 9 colors from durable black to shocking orange.
Fresh Futon Figo Convertible FutonFresh Futon Figo Convertible Futon
Here’s the Futon Chair When It Is Converted to a Bed
It’s simple to switch from a relaxing chair into a single bed .
Chair and a Half with a Sleep Option
Brown Upholstery
The drawer pulls out and then the cushions unfold to form the bed which rests on the drawer.
Verona Redeyef Brown Chair and a Half (Full Sleeper)
I’ve been looking around for a chair bed, to save having a whole spare bed taking up space, I’d rather have a lounge chair that converts into a single bed.
The Verona Redeyef Brown Chair and a Half looks like just what I need. Thanks.
Wow. Loving the Chair Bed. They can certainly come in handy for some last minute guests.