With these insider tips for small and large corner sofa beds with bed boxes, innerspring and storage space you will find a new favorite for your apartment – with buying guide.
Corner sofa beds are one of the most practical things in the world. As a comfortable place to sit and sleep, they not only enhance small apartments, but also increase your comfort and that of your loved ones.
- Whether small, large, with bed box or spring core, in this article I will give you an overview and the best recommendations for corner sofa beds.
- In the chapter on buying guides I also explained in detail the most important properties that you should pay attention to when choosing.
With a corner sofa bed, every apartment has a unique character that does not require any big words.
My insider tip for value for money is the Paul corner sofa, which has a bed box as well as a spring core made of Bonel:
In order to increase your anticipation of a corner sofa bed, this buying guide should help you with recommendations. Here you can find your favorite model.
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Modern corner sofa beds
I would love to recommend a corner sofa bed, on which I have had the most wonderful sleep since I was a child. But my “Dagmar”, an old sofa bed from GDR times, is unfortunately no longer made.
I owe her a carefree sleep, not because she is in my old children’s room, but because her spring core adapts perfectly to the body and gives my back the strength I want.
I would love to have Dagmar, but it feels like 100 tons. Unfortunately.
Fortunately, modern manufacturers have long since recognized what is important and offer corner sofas that do a lot:
- lighter,
- more convenient,
- cheaper and
- are qualitatively better.
In addition, due to their folding function, most models also have an additional integrated storage space that can be used for winter beds , pillows or small items.
Corner sofa bed: the main features
What have you now learned from my Dagmar? That you should definitely pay attention to the following properties when buying a corner sofa bed.
- Height Weight
- Material & filling
- Folding function / mechanics
Alternatively, you can access other Sleeps such as duration sofa beds or folding beds , folding beds and trundle draw.
Note: For each type of model you will find a suitable article on this page that will explain the advantages and disadvantages to you. Simply click on the word marked in blue or use the search function.
In the chapter “The right corner sofa bed – buying guide” I go into all the important properties in detail.
What should you think about before buying a corner sofa bed?
In order to fully enjoy the space-saving properties of corner sofas, you should consider:
- Where you want to put your couch.
- Whether you get by with or without storage space.
This enables you to decide whether the “corner” should be positioned on the right or left side of the sofa.
Tip: If you are not interested in an integrated storage option , then look out for so-called sofa beds , folding mattresses or folding mattresses .
For example, this elegantly designed sofa bed:
Size differences: from small to XXL
Almost all “small” corner sofa beds are so-called “three-seater”, which means that at least 3 people have space on the couch.
Small also means that your corner sofa is actually “medium-sized” and that it has standard dimensions.
They are equally suitable for children and adults and can accommodate 2–3 people.
Length, width and height can vary depending on the provider, but the manufacturers usually adhere to the following values:
- Length: 235 cm, width: 140 cm, height: 75 cm, sleeping area: 200 × 140 cm
- Length: 237 cm, width: 165 cm, height: 82 cm, sleeping area: 200 × 130 cm
Corner sofas that are over, for example, 200 × 140 cm are referred to as “XXL corner sofa beds” or “living space with sleeping function”.
The most convenient test winners at a glance
You can find the standard models in the low to medium price segment. For oversizes you need an extra euro in your pocket.
There are also so-called premium or design models that have a high-quality cover. You will learn more about this in the next chapters.
I will explain the most important features of corner sofa beds to you on the basis of test winners in all price ranges that I found during my search and that I can recommend to you because of their very good price-performance ratio.
Here we go!
Small corner sofa beds with storage boxes
Another corner sofa with a name. The “Paul” model is not only one of the cheapest options for your home, it is also very popular with customers.
Its 140 cm x 200 cm sleeping area is even suitable for several people and the two integrated bed boxes offer plenty of storage space for blankets and pillows.
Paul is a really solid hero who can be set up and unfolded quickly. The corner is on the right side of the couch, by the way.
From the right side we move now to the left. The corner sofa with the holy name Kristofer is a little smaller than Paul with a sleeping area of 200 cm x 130 cm, but it also has two additional bed boxes.
In addition to the price, the choice of colors and the service provided by the manufacturer are unbeatable, because all upholstered furniture is unpacked by the shipping company and assembled at no extra charge.
If you decide otherwise, you can tell the manufacturer before assembly whether your corner of the sofa should be on the right or left side.
Large corner sofas with bed boxes
If you have enough space, want to accommodate a large family or your corner sofa should provide more than just storage space, then I advise you to choose a model in a class of its own.
The U-shaped Tokyo III corner sofa has corners on both sides of the couch, creating a larger sleeping area and more storage space.
Note: High-quality providers like to refer to the well-known “corner”, which can be either on the right or left side, as a so-called “long chair” or ottoman.
So don’t get confused, just pay attention to “your corner”. This also applies to XXL corner sofa beds – such as the following model from CAVADORE.
Whether on the right or left, the upholstered suite of this living area impresses with its wave spring base and high-quality foam upholstery, which ensures long-lasting sitting and lying comfort.
The right corner sofa bed – buying guide
If you can not yet decide which corner sofa bed fits into your apartment, this buying guide will make your choice easier.
I explain everything important to the following points:
- construction
- Material & filling
- Innerspring vs foam
- reference
- Mechanic
In addition to size, these are the most important characteristics of a corner sofa bed. For me, they are relevant before buying. I have summarized all the details for you in the next chapters:
Frame construction
The construction of a sofa starts with the frame. This frame construction determines the shape and stability. The frame mostly consists of:
- Solid wood,
- Metal or
- Plastic.
In most cases, solid wood is used. This is very robust, contains few pollutants and is breathable.
Material & filling
Corner sofa beds consist of a spring base, foam or a spring core. The material combinations have a significant effect on the quality of your corner sofa bed.
Make sure you choose a high-quality interior, because this is the only way to get a healthy sleep and enjoy your corner sofa for longer.
Which is better: spring core or foam core?
The classic variant is the cylinder spring core. The individual springs are arranged vertically to form a seat and connected by spirals.
There is also the so-called Bonell spring core (a further development of the classic variant), the spring head of which is larger and therefore reacts more sensitively to different loads.
The most ergonomic variant (and much more expensive) is the pocket spring core , in which the springs are sewn into individual pockets. Providers speak of better point elasticity here.
In particular, corner sofas in a low price range have foam padding. The polyether foam is breathable and is used either in conjunction with a spring core or without it.
Note: If you decide on a foam filling, you should definitely pay attention to the quality of the cold foam.
Inexpensive foam can deform very quickly if the fabric is exposed to heavy weight for a long time.
This can create unsightly seat hollows that permanently damage the shape of your corner sofa.
Cover of the corner sofa bed
All kinds of textiles are used to cover corner sofa beds: from polyester to cotton to material combinations.
High-priced corner sofa beds usually have a real leather or velvet cover.
Care tip! Look for a fabric that is easy to clean. Many corner sofas have additional cushions that can be removed.
For cleaning it is best to follow the care instructions of the provider.
What should you look out for in the mechanics?
Corner sofa beds have either a pull-out or sliding function or a folding function with a bed box.
Pull-out or sliding function
It often happens that, in addition to the popular corner, corner sofas also have a pull-out lower part that is attached in the middle of the sofa.
You must either pull it out or fold it out forwards (for example by folding part of the seat surface around).
It can also happen that an extended part has to be inserted as a mattress that is stowed in the sofa.
Folding function with bed box
Whether long chair, ottoman or simply “the corner” – all extensions offer a bed box that can be used as storage space.
This is always a fold-down function that you will also find in conventional sofa beds.
Do it yourself: corner sofa bed made from Euro pallets
The production of seating and sleeping options from building pallets has meanwhile developed into a huge trend that may soon also affect your apartment.
A self-made sofa from Euro pallets is a super sustainable thing. However, there are two disadvantages:
- The mattress should be well chosen, because the lack of suspension makes it very difficult to achieve a level equivalent to a commercial corner sofa bed.
- For the desired sleeping comfort, depending on the structure of the Euro pallets, you first have to “assemble” the bed and you cannot fold it out like commercial corner sofas.
Conclusion
Corner sofa beds are one of the most practical things in the world. They are not only space-saving, but also serve as a place to sleep and sit.
The quality of a corner sofa is determined by the upholstery and the material of the cover.
- Corner sofa beds in a low to medium price range are available in standard sizes of 200 cm x140 cm and offer space for 1-3 people.
- Often their inner workings consist of foam padding and a cover made of polyester or cotton.
The higher price ranges include oversized sofas, so-called XXL corner sofa beds, but also corner sofa beds with a cover made of suede or velvet.
Different design forms, a strong spring core and high-quality mechanics determine the price.
Before buying, think about how you want to position the corner sofa bed in the apartment so that the corner is on the right side.
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