A sofa bed earns its place in a spare room or a smaller flat, and buying ex-display keeps the price closer to a normal sofa. These are showroom models being cleared, so you get the double duty of everyday seating and an occasional bed without paying full retail.
The listings take in fold-out metal-action beds, clic-clac styles and the more comfortable pocket-sprung designs, in fabric and leather. Mechanisms differ quite a bit in how easy they are to use and how well they suit regular sleeping, so it is worth checking the type and mattress depth in the listing.
Since these have been on display rather than slept on, the mattress is usually in good shape, but ask the seller if that matters for your use. Measure both the sofa footprint and the space the bed needs when open. Each is a single clearance item, so confirm delivery or collection before you decide.
