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Sleep easy
Do you have enough room for that unexpected guest this summer? Invest in a sleeper couch so you?ll never be short of an extra bed. We shopped for you and rounded up five of the best!
MILAN SLEEPER COUCH
Price: R2 499,99. From: MR Price Home. Colours: black and taupe. Great buy: With three different positions, Milan is a cleverly designed sofa bed covered with good fabric.
Wall clock R1 000, @Home; Barcelona chair R9 000, @Home; Small yellow scatters R90 each, @Home; black faux leather ground cushion R249, @Home; Silver shaggy R1 850 per metre, FlorDécor.
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SLEEPER COUCH TIP 1
Technical details – ensure your sofa bed has a simple and sturdy pull-out or pushdown mechanism to easily convert without causing discomfort.
BEDDING: White duvet cover R595, pillow case R130 each, Cabbages & roses; Yello faux leather ground cushion R249, @Home; Yellow chenille throw R149.
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SLEEPER COUCH TIP 2
Comfort – look out for a sleeper couch with a good foam or mattress. It must be comfortable for both sitting and sleeping.
BOSTON SLEEPER COUCH
Price: R2 250. From: Sleeper Couch Solutions. Colours: Red, black, blue, light beige, and chocolate brown. Great buy: Imagine sleeping on a huge, comfortable pillow, and don't forget it's reasonable price!
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SLEEPER COUCH TIP 3
Balance and legs – some sofa beds look great when in the couch position but becomes unstable when opened out into the bed position.
RIALTO SLEEPER COUCH
Price: R4 999. From: Fit For Bed. Colours: Cream, stone, clove, burgundy, and dark blue in suede fabric. Great buy: If you're into minimalism, you'll love the modern shape of this sofa bed. It's a pushdown that transforms with minimum fuss. Great for impromptu sleepovers!
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SLEEPER COUCH TIP 4
Fabric – look for sofa beds that are upholstered in good quality fabric. It must be soft enough to sleep on, but strong enough to last.
WAVE SOFA BED
Price: R3 400. From: @Home. Colours: Red, camel, black, and white smoke in mock suede. Great buy: This sleeper couch is available in a variety of colours, and very stylish for any lounge or bedroom.
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| Sleeper couch looks comfortable and easy to use.It would wonderful to have one these in my home not to mention the lovely wall clock that my guests to over sleep. | ||
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