Are innerspring sofa beds really better? In the guide you will find everything you need to know and selected recommendations with valuable tips.
A spring core sofa bed is a smart solution if you want to offer guests a place to sleep. During the day you can simply use it as a seat.
In this article you will learn:
- What to look for when choosing a spring core sofa bed.
- What types of sofa beds are there and which one might be right for you.
You will also receive comprehensive information about the different variants and important extras such as bed boxes and back covers.
Whether two-seater or living area, sofa bed or corner sofa – the right solution is sure to be there!
Index
Why are pocket sprung sofa beds so popular?
The spring core is ideal as upholstery because it is also used in mattresses such as barrel pocket spring core mattresses or Bonell spring core mattresses .
Spring cores are very durable and support the body during sleep. This is the reason why spring sofa beds are so popular.
The other advantages are:
- Also, sofa beds with innerspring do not wear out as quickly.
- They are more comfortable than, for example, foam padding.
- They are also more durable than sofas with wave springs.
A sofa bed with a spring core is very suitable as a permanent sofa bed due to its high load capacity .
What to look for when buying
In summary, you should consider the following points when buying a new sofa bed.
- The upholstery should be with innerspring as other upholstery is less comfortable and durable.
- Avoid using leather upholstery material as it is very noisy and difficult to clean.
- In case you want to put it in the room, ask if the sofa is back-proof.
- The sofa should ideally have a bed box so that you can stow bedding in it.
Fortunately, there are now sofa beds on the market that meet all of these criteria and are still affordable.
I researched a few hours for you and listed all the sofa beds with spring core that I noticed positively.
Note: All the models described here have convinced me. You can find out which one suits your personal requirements with the help of my explanations.
As a tip I would also like to recommend the comparison to pull-out beds as an alternative solution. In the buying guide you will find a lot of useful information on the subject.
The price-performance winner
And now first of all an insider tip from me, which by the way is a real favorite among Amazon customers and is therefore often out of stock:
This simple but classic corner sofa called “Dublin” has everything you could want from a decent sofa bed:
- Bed function
- Bed box
- Innerspring
These are the three most important things to look out for when buying a quality sofa bed.
For the products that I present to you in my article, I make sure that they all meet these criteria.
I also find it practical:
- When, like the couch shown above, they can slide the corner so it is exactly where you want it to be.
- A bed box is desirable as this is where you can store bedding or pillows.
I also always think it’s an advantage if the sofa bed remains affordable. The sofas that I am presenting to you here are in different price segments. The price-performance ratio is reasonable for all of them.
Small but nice: the two-seater
Not everyone has space for a large corner sofa. The two-seater is a space-saving solution. It is ideal for studios and 1-room apartments.
Another great variant of the two-seater is a couch with a solid wooden frame.
This brings a rustic charm to your living room. The spring core enriched with comfort foam ensures a comfortable lying surface.
Living landscapes
Living landscapes are mostly large corner sofas, to which an additional module is attached (often on both sides). This is either fixed or movable.
If you have a little more space and are looking for something bigger, the living area below might be for you.
The beautiful upholstered corner with bed function and spring core is also available in other (less conspicuous) colors that are not specified in the product description.
In my opinion, the petrol-colored velvet is the best – but if you are in the mood for a more subtle color scheme, you should take a look at the version in gray * (with a white wooden base).
Tip: If you want to learn more about colors and their effects, I recommend the article on wall paints .
Leather look
Similar, but from a different brand, is this leather-look corner sofa bed by Riess.
My tip: If you want to position your sofa freely in the room, you should make sure that it is “back-proof”.
“Back-proof” means that the backrest is also covered with the cover material from behind, so that the sofa looks presentable from behind.
Corner sofas with ottoman
Corner sofa beds with ottomans are particularly easy-to-convert solutions. With these models, you can use a module without a backrest either as an ottoman or as a sofa bed by moving it.
You can also use the module as a stool or chest. You can see how this works in this video * .
Sometimes instead of a module there is a so-called “long chair” at one end of the couch. This is an armchair with a legrest that you can place freely next to the couch.
This country-style sofa offers plenty of storage space thanks to its spacious bed box. The combination of spring core and wave springs ensures that the upholstery is durable.
When buying, you can choose which side the ottoman should be attached to. You can adapt the corner sofa to your living room individually.
Note: General information about corner sofa beds – with or without a spring core – can be found in the article about corner sofa beds .
“Big sofa” with spring core
The Big Sofa is a good alternative to the fold-out sofa bed. This is a couch on which the lying surface is so large that you can sleep comfortably on it.
The backrest is made up of several pillows. These are easily removable, so the Big Sofa can quickly be converted into a bed.
Another advantage of the Big Sofa is that the entire lying surface is upholstered with a spring core.
This is in contrast to fold-out sofas, on which half of the lying surface is often not or barely upholstered when folded out.
The Big Sofa is therefore ideally suited as a modern and aesthetic bed.
Conclusion: The spring core is worth it!
You get sofa beds with spring core in many sizes and variations. You decide which design you like best.
One thing is certain, however: you or your guests will sleep more comfortably on the sofa bed with the spring core than without it.
Do not underestimate details such as a bed box or the note “back-friendly”. This either offers you additional storage space or makes the sofa look chic when it is free in the room.
If you would like to find out more about sleep, feel free to continue browsing this page. Here you will find everything you need to know about sleep.
My reading recommendations on the topic are:
- Corner sofa beds – recommendations & insider tips
- Permanent sofa beds: top recommendations
- The best pull-out beds in comparison
- The best wall-folding beds for little space
- The best wall beds in comparison
Hope you can find a suitable solution that will meet all of your wants and needs.
I created Sleep Knowledge to share my interests and experiences on healthy sleeping with others. On this page I am therefore dealing with interesting questions about the optimal night’s sleep & everything else that goes with it.