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Best sofa beds

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What to look for

Check the open length and mattress depth; a pull-out with a real mattress sleeps better than a click-clack.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

IKEA FRIHETEN corner sofa-bed with storage

Smaller homes that need a corner sofa, a guest double and somewhere to stash bedding, all in one cheap piece.

  • Opens to a 140 x 204 cm bed by pulling out the base
  • Storage box under the chaise with a lid that stays open
  • Chaise can be set up on either side

Watch out for: The covers cannot be removed or washed, and some owners report pilling fabric and foam that sags over time.

Sofa size
230 x 151 x 86 cm (W x D x H)
Bed size
140 x 204 cm
Mechanism
Pull-out base
Mattress
Foam seat cushions
Removable covers
No

Sold by IKEA, not on Amazon.

Sources: IKEA UK product page

Mid-range

John Lewis Camden Medium 2 Seater Sofa Bed

Spare rooms and studies where the sofa is used daily and the bed comes out for regular guests.

  • Bed rests on beech slats, much like a normal bed base
  • 15-year frame guarantee
  • Removable legs help it through tight doorways

Watch out for: It has a foam mattress on a three-fold mechanism, and delivery can take up to 10 weeks.

Sofa size
180 x 98 x 89 cm (W x D x H)
Mechanism
3-fold pull-out
Mattress
Foam
Bed support
Beech slats
Frame guarantee
15 years

Sold by John Lewis, not on Amazon.

Sources: John Lewis product page

Premium

Koala Sofa Bed (4th Gen)

Flats and frequent hosts who want a big sleeping surface, washable covers and a sofa that goes together without tools.

  • Mattress is 155 cm wide and 209 cm long
  • Flips out in one movement with no metal bar mechanism
  • Tool-free slide-and-click assembly and zip-off washable covers

Watch out for: Opened up it needs over 2.2 m of floor depth, and Koala does not state the mattress depth.

Sofa size
177 x 104.5 cm (W x D), 3-seater
Bed size
155 x 209 cm mattress, 222.5 cm deep when open
Mechanism
Fold-out (FlipBed)
Mattress
Full-size mattress with integrated topper
Removable covers
Yes, washable

Sold by Koala, not on Amazon.

Sources: Koala product page

Pro

John Lewis Barbican Medium 2 Seater Sofa Bed

Homes where the sofa bed is a real second bed and guests stay often, thanks to a sprung mattress close to standard depth.

  • Open-sprung mattress described as nearly as deep as a normal double
  • Simple two-fold mechanism onto beech slats
  • 25-year frame guarantee

Watch out for: At 75 kg it is heavy to move, and it needs about 2.3 m of floor length when made up as a bed.

Sofa size
176 x 98 x 90 cm (W x D x H)
Bed size
Double, extends to 228 cm long
Mechanism
2-fold pull-out
Mattress
Open spring
Frame guarantee
25 years

Sold by John Lewis, not on Amazon.

Sources: John Lewis product page

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