Home

    • Traditional Sofas

    The Best Prices For Sofas Online
    «
    »

    Flip Out Sofa

    Flip Out Sofa

    Flip Out Sofa

    Space Saving Beds: Efficient Use of Bedroom Space

    Sometimes you have a bedroom without a lot of space and it's usually the bed that takes up most of it. Especially for rooms that are designed to be more than just sleeping areas (kids' rooms, for example), this can mean that there's not a lot of room for the rest of the things - desk, chair and other paraphernalia - that the room needs to contain. Here are some ideas on beds that maximize your space and allow the room's space to be used to its full potential.

    The Shelf Headboard:

    Possibly the simplest thing you can do to combine sleeping arrangements with space-saving, the headboard that doubles as a shelf can hold books, tissues, lights and anything else imperative for bedtime. Most beds can handle an appropriately sized shelf-headboard, making it an economical option for people who already have a good bed.

    Bunk beds:

    The original space-saving solution, the bunk bed! These beds are generally geared towards children who have to share a room or a child who has a lot of sleepovers. Bunk beds are also an option for guest bedrooms and for storage of toys and equipment on the top bunk. For children, they can also function as an economical canopy bed with the addition of curtain rods. Take note that it is strongly recommended that children under the age of 6 not be given the top bunk.

    Mezzanine/Loft beds:

    At first, these appear to be bunk beds, but they generally lack a second sleeping arrangement on the bottom, leaving space for a chair, desk, or anything else that a person might desire underneath. Some come with elaborate setups that include shelves, steps and matching furniture. Others are just the bed and a ladder. These are ideal for college dorm rooms and smaller rooms that need to house an active child. The same caveat that applies to the top of bunk beds applies to lofts - no kids under 6.

    Murphy beds:

    A Murphy bed will flip up against a wall when it is not in use. This enables the floorspace that it would otherwise occupy to serve for other purposes. Murphy beds have come a long way from the cartoon cliches that folded up on hapless characters. Many of them today have exceptionally comfortable mattresses and are easy to take down and put away. Modifications to the Murphy style allow for a desk or other useful feature to "pop out" when the bed is put away.

    Hanging beds:

    Some of these beds just hang from the ceiling and don't offer any more storage space than a regular bed with room underneath the frame. However, a few enterprising businesses and individuals have created hanging beds on a pulley system, allowing the bed to be swung to the ceiling and out of the way. This requires a fairly high ceiling relative to the room's occupant to be truly useful and care must be taken that the pulley bed, equipment and structure it is affixed to are able to take the weight of both bed and occupant(s).

    Bedup:

    This French concoction puts the bed on tracks and gives it some fold-down legs so that you can raise and lower it like a hanging bed on pulleys, only it's anchored to the wall. This makes the bed less moveable and gives it some solid support from the legs as well as the tracks it runs on

    Futons:

    What we think of as a futon and what the Japanese, the creators of this style of bed, think of as a futon are two completely different animals. The Japanese futon refers only to a mattress that is often folded up and put away during the day, allowing for use of the bedspace. The Western "futon" tends to refer to the mattress and the frame it is placed upon, which can be laid out like a bed or folded up like a couch. Either way, these are very good beds to use for a small space. However, one should take care in the type of futon they choose; many futon mattresses are cheap copies of traditional mattresses and are not supportive of the back.

    Sofa beds:

    The first cousin of the futon, the sofa bed mimics an ordinary sofa, but turns into a different creature entirely when night falls. A mattress appears out of hiding and folds out to create an ample bed, the width of the original sofa seating space. If it's space saving you're after, this is definitely one to consider.

    Trundle beds:

    Another time honored tradition, the trundle bed is a bed-within-a-bed. One bed is put together the normal way, but its frame is just a giant drawer, holding another bed. Perfect for small spaces and frequent sleepovers. Most trundle beds have the mattresses at different heights, but some have pop-out mechanisms that put the trundle mattress at the same height as the main bed.

    You can do a lot with a smaller living space if you find the right furniture. Check out some of these options if saving space is important to you.

    Marshmallow Fun Furniture Flip Open Sofa with Play Mat - Fire Truck
    Marshmallow Fun Furniture Flip Open Sofa with Play Mat - Fire Truck
    Sale Price: $49.95
      Eligible for free shipping!
    Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
    See Reviews For This Product

    Features

    • Comfortable kid sized sofa
    • Durable foam construction
    • Plush, soft removable washable cover
    • Seats one or two pre-school kids
    • 1- Plush sofa
    Marshmallow Fun Furniture Flip Open Sofa - Spiderman
    Marshmallow Fun Furniture Flip Open Sofa - Spiderman
    Sale Price: $44.99
      Eligible for free shipping!
    Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
    See Reviews For This Product

    Features

    • Comfortable kid sized sofa
    • Durable foam construction
    • Plush, soft removable washable cover
    • Seats one or two pre-school kids
    • 1- Plush sofa
    Disney Princess Flip Slumber Sofa
    Disney Princess Flip Slumber Sofa
    Sale Price: $149.99
      Eligible for free shipping!
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
    See Reviews For This Product

    Description

    This versatile Flip Open Sofa with Slumber features Disney Princess characters and sits two preschoolers comfortably and folds out for lounging and even napping. The sofa also includes a detachable slumber bag which is perfect to curl up with and is machine washable. Available in an assortment of different licenses.

    Features

    • The sofa includes a detachable slumber bag
    • Machine Washable
    • Styles may vary
    • Manufacturer may change styles slightly over time
    Marshmallow Fun Furniture High Back Chair - Disney Princess
    Marshmallow Fun Furniture High Back Chair - Disney Princess
    Sale Price: $29.99
      Eligible for free shipping!
    Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
    See Reviews For This Product

    Features

    • Comfortable kid sized chair
    • Durable foam construction
    • Plush, soft removable washable cover
    • Seats one pre-school child
    • 1- Plush chair
    Batman Flip Open Toddler Sofa with removable cover
    Batman Flip Open Toddler Sofa with removable cover
    Sale Price: $129.99
      Eligible for free shipping!
    Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
    See Reviews For This Product

    Description

    This versatile Flip Open Sofa with Slumber Cover features the Batman Cartoon character and the Penguin. It sits two preschoolers comfortably and folds out for lounging and even napping. The sofa also includes a detachable slumber bag which is perfect to curl up with and is machine washable. Very rare and unusual style

    Features

    • Approx size is: 27" x 17.5" x 17"
    • Machine washable and removeable Slumber Cover
    • Zippered sofa cover is machine washable gentle
    • Open Bed area is approximately 34" x 21"
    Disney Cars Slumber Sofa
    Disney Cars Slumber Sofa
    Sale Price: $39.95
      Eligible for free shipping!
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
    See Reviews For This Product

    Description

    Disney Pixar Silver CARS is great sleeping bag & chair slumber chair combo. Unzip chair and roll out the sleeping bag. Unbutton sleeping bag from chair before using. Please remove plastic fasteners and hangtag before giving to children. Great for outdoor and also inside. kids some to seat on this chair. The chair and bed feature Disney cars on the top. The sleeping bag measure 21"x 46". Great item for sleepover.

    Features

    • 2 in 1 slumber lounger combo sleeping bag chair
    • Great for Sleepover
    • Decorate your room.
    • Unzip Lounger Chair and Roll Out the Sleeping Bag.
    • Model# WK311580
    Fun Furnishings Sofa Sleeper, Blue Micro Suede
    Fun Furnishings Sofa Sleeper, Blue Micro Suede
    List Price: $212.00
    Sale Price: $165.72
    You save: $46.28 (22%)
      Eligible for free shipping!
    Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
    See Reviews For This Product

    Description

    The sofa and chair sleepers are the perfect place to sit to read, watch TV or play a game. When it is time to take a nap or find a place for a little friend to spend the night, flip open the chair or sofa , add a blanket and pillow and you are all set. Grandparents love having one at their home too!

    Features

    • Top High Quality Denisty Foam
    • 100% Polyester
    • Exclusively Licensed to Fun Furnishings
    Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3D Flip Open Slumber Sofa
    Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3D Flip Open Slumber Sofa
    Sale Price: $149.99
      Eligible for free shipping!
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
    See Reviews For This Product

    Description

    From Manufacturer: Your child can now sit or lounge on this ultra-comfortable sofa that transforms into a sofa bed with a built in blanket. Product Dimensions: 30.1 X 17.0 X 16.0 inch

    Features

    • Toy Story - Buzz Lightyear & Woody
    • Flip-Open slumber Sofa
    • Removable Cover for easy washing!
    • Includes Pocket with 3D Glasses
    • Foam
    Elmo Flip-Open Slumber Sofa
    Elmo Flip-Open Slumber Sofa
    Sale Price: $149.99
      Eligible for free shipping!
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
    See Reviews For This Product

    Description

    This versatile Flip Open Sofa with Slumber sits two preschoolers comfortably and folds out for lounging and even napping. The sofa also includes a detachable slumber bag which is perfect to curl up with and is machine washable. Available in an assortment of different licenses.

    Features

    • Flip-Open Sofa
    • Removable Cover for Easy Washing!
    • Ages 18 Months +
    • Approximate Dimensions: 26.0 x 18.2 x 16.0
    Smart Air Beds 5 x 1 Inflatable Sofa Bed (Regal White) - 52
    Smart Air Beds 5 x 1 Inflatable Sofa Bed (Regal White) - 52" Wide
    List Price: $99.99
    Sale Price: $59.99
    You save: $40.00 (40%)
      Eligible for free shipping!
    Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
    See Reviews For This Product

    Description

    If you are looking for more than "just an air bed", then the Smart Air Beds 5 x 1 Inflatable Sofa Bed is probably the right piece of inflatable furniture for you. Depending on the chambers you inflate and the configuration, the Smart Air Beds 5 x 1 Inflatable Sofa Bed can be: -An air bed that measures 78" x 52" x 7", perfect for two people as a short term sleeping solution - A raised air bed that measures 40" x 52" x 14", great for a temporary bed for a small child (please provide parental supervision) - A relaxing lounger - from the air bed position, just inflate the back and arm rests -A sturdy recliner - take the lounger and flip it over so the arm/back rest is sitting on the ground -And of course, a spacious two person sofa (52" wide with ~ 39" of seating space) Five uses from one product - hence the name 5 x 1! The Smart Air Beds 5 x 1 Inflatable Sofa Bed is made of PVC vinyl which is easy to clean or repair should any kind of mishaps occur (comes with a patch kit). Also included absolutely FREE with your purchase are a detachable AC pump with three nozzles (made to plug in to US outlets - a $24 value) and a lightweight carry bag to take everything with you (a $4.99 value). If you want to take the Smart Air Beds 5 x 1 Inflatable Sofa Bed camping with you, all you will need is a rechargeable or battery powered pump (not included), and you are good to go! When you are finished using the product, deflation and storage is a snap. Simple release the air through the three quick release valves (most of the air will immediately evacuate), use the deflation port on the AC pump to suck out the remaining air, fold the sofa up, and store it in the carry bag. When it's all said and done, the item is no bigger than an average gym bag! Please note: white vinyl is easy to scuff and mark, but is easily cleaned with something like the Mr. Clean Magic Scrubber.

    Features

    • AC pump and 3 nozzles, patch kit and storage bag are free with the purchase of the product
    • Inflates in about 90 seconds
    • Deflates in about 2 minutes and can easily be stored in a closet, trunk of a car, camper or shed
    • Seating surface is 14" high off the ground
    • 32" seating area is suitable for two adults

    Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

    This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at 11:55 am and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

    Comments are closed.


    • Social Networking


      Rss Feed

    DynamicColor, by Gordon French | Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS).

    Traditional Sofas is proudly powered by WordPress.