1. Frances Hunt - £215
Comfy and compact, Frances Hunt's sofa bed is ideal for kids. It comes in 18 different fabrics, from sweetheart pink to sailboat blue, and the bed part has an easy fold-out motion
www.franceshunt.co.uk;
020 7385 5282
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2. Sit and Sleep - from £535
Created by Danish designers Innovation, this is a bed, sofa and recliner in one. Comprising a welded steel frame covered in pocket-sprung upholstery, it combines style and strength.
www.sitandsleep.co.uk;
01223 290 941
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3. The Sofa Workshop - £1,295
It can be tricky to find a new sofa that matches your existing décor. However, with this sofa bed you can choose from 2,200 fabrics, loose or tight coverings, and a range of cushion sizes.
www.sofaworkshop.com;
0844 249 9161
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4. Asda - £280
With its scroll arms and plump seats, Asda’s two-seater sofa bed is a low-cost version of the classic Chesterfield. Chic and very cheap.
www.asda-furniture.co.uk;
0845 366 6994
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5. The Sofabed Gallery - £790
Sleeping on a sofa bed can be comfortable. Buoyant’s curvaceous design comes with a choice of specialist mattresses to help ensure a good night’s slumber.
www.sofabedgallery.co.uk;
01482 324 555
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6. Ilva - £549
With its simple lines and metallic details, Ilva’s sofa bed is a cool, modern choice. The bolster back is a funky detail and it forms a headrest when the sofa is in sleep mode.
www.ilva.co.uk;
0845 245 8285
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7. Darlings of Chelsea - £1,149
Handcrafted in the UK and built on a hardwood frame, here is proof that useful furniture can also be beautiful. The leather has a protective coating.
www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk;
020 7371 5745
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8. John Lewis - £295
Ideal for bedrooms and studies, this sofa bed is great value for money. Part of John Lewis’s Flip range, it comes in a range of colours. Matching chair beds are also available.
www.johnlewis.co.uk;
0845 604 9049
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9. The Conran Shop - £1,639
The gently curving arms of this three-seater make it the perfect sofa for lounging around on, but it is equally comfortable as a bed. One of Conran’s most popular designs.
www.conran.com;
020 7589 7401
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10. Supatra - £2,300
If James Bond owned a sofa bed, this would be it. The smart design combines a sofa, chaise-longue and pull-out footrest with hidden storage and a remote-controlled back rest.
www.supatra.co.uk;
01753 858 885
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12 June 2008, Chosen by Caroline Henshaw
