Mattresses

Remember how spending the night at someone’s house on a sleeper sofa used to be a real pain in the back? Well thanks to modern technology couch the manufacturers have created a sleeper sofa that feels nothing like they used to.

A newer sleeper sofa mattress with a modern support system that doesn’t use a bar can take the pain out of sleeping on the couch so much so that you might even enjoy it!

Older model sleeper sofas were often as uncomfortable to sit on as they were to sleep on. The reason for this was the frame that needed to support the sleep system part of the couch did not make a good foundation for use while sitting. Newer frames use wooden slats instead of the familiar metal bar system used for so many years. With the newer foam available as well as softer upholstery materials some models now feel as comfortable as a regular sofa.

Another problem with the older sleeper sofas was the extremely thin mattress provided. Sleeping on one of these felt like sleeping on a thick quilt or blanket placed on top of a cold, hard metal bar. There was nothing to cushion you from feeling the bar which ran the entire width of the bed. Thankfully as mattress manufacturers improved the quality of their traditional mattresses their design innovations carried over to sleeper sofas.

Now you can get a sleeper sofa with a mattress that is much thicker than the older standard four inch models. And while the older models were almost always made of foam you can now get a real innerspring sleep system. These thicker mattresses do tend to be heavier making moving the couch more of a challenge but you need to ask yourself how often do you really move your couch?

Another innovative option for the sofa bed is the Tempurpedic Swedish foam mattress commonly referred to as a memory foam mattress. Made up of a unique visco-elastic material that is sensitive to both weight and heat this mattress gives great support in just the right places for a more very comfortable night’s sleep. A memory foam mattress is also somewhat lighter and easier to move around than an innerspring mattress.

For the ultimate in sofa bed mattresses you can get a Sleep Number Sleeper Sofa by Select Comfort. This unique mattress is deflated when inside the sofa and when folded out you inflate at the touch of a button. It is fully adjustable to meet your desired level of comfort and because these mattresses do not stay inflated all the time the sofa is lighter and easier to move. The one downside to this sofa bed is you need access to an electrical outlet to operate the pump.

Another major advance in today’s sleeper sofa is appearance. In the past you spot a sleeper sofa easily but today’s models are very difficult to pick out. Many modern styles are available in a wide range of fabrics, shapes and materials. Some now even come in leather and with all these choices rest assured you can find one to match any room décor.

The mere thought of sleeping on a sofa bed used to be enough to make people head for a motel but with the modern sofa bed with its updated mattresses and support systems offering all the comfort of a regular bed you now have nothing to fear and can count on a good night’s sleep.

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