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How to identify good quality sofabeds
Sofa beds can be expensive so you want to know that you’re getting your money’s worth when you finally choose which one to buy. If there’s any doubt at all about the quality of the sofabed go and see it. That way you can test it. There are great deals to be had on the internet but your new sofabed won’t appear such a bargain if turns out to be sub-standard when it arrives.



We love it when you come and see and try our sofabeds at our workshopshere in Nottingham. That way you can sit on them, lie on them and open and close them as many times as you want to see for yourself that they’re high quality and extremely easy to use. Simply Contact Us to make an appointment.
When you sit on the sofa make sure it feels as you want it to. Stay put a while and make sure you’re still comfortable. Sometimes the need to accommodate the mechanism can make the angle of the back odd or the seat hard. We have different models of sofabeds to suit different tastes – have a look at theSofa Beds page.
Open and close the sofa bed. Is the mechanism smooth and easy to use? Sometimes they are clunky and sharp feeling, and you’re left with a sense of one false move and you’re fingers would be gone! Test it several times to be sure you’re happy. Sofa Bed Company mechanisms have been tested over and over again and are a joy to use. They’re light yet strong – and maintenance free too.
When the sofa bed is a bed is it at a comfortable height? – some are very low. Lie on the bed – is there a proper, thick mattress that would be comfortable to sleep a whole night (or several) on? Sofa Bed Company sofabeds come with a choice of three proper mattresses. Coil Sprung, Pocket Sprung or Memory Foam. They’re all 14cm thick and will be as comfortable as any mattress on a regular bed.
When it comes to the colour or fabric beware of photographs on the internet or in magazines. It’s far better to see and feel the fabric in your own home. Many reputable companies offer a free sample service (you can order our fabric samples from the Free Swatches page).
Is there a warranty? A sofa bed should last for many years so you’ll want to know you have the backup of the manufacturer. Sofa Bed Company sofabeds are guaranteed for 5 years of normal use. On top of that we offer a 14 day no-quibble, money-back guarantee (terms and conditions apply). Have a look at the Guarantee page for all the details.
Buying on personal recommendation is always a good way of ensuring you’ll get what you’re expecting. Not always possible though obviously. Many websites will have a selection of Testimonials from their previous customers. I can’t vouch for anyone elses’s but I can promise that ours are absolutely genuine.

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