Whether you own a small city studio, a family apartment, or a spacious rural cottage, a sofa bed is an essential asset for optimizing the space and capacity of your vacation rental. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The choice of the type of sofa bed must be meticulously adapted to the specifics of your property, the available space, and the needs of your guests.
Discover the different types of sofa beds and learn how to choose the one that will maximize the functionality and profitability of your rental, whether it's a cozy apartment or a large cottage.
The rapido or express opening convertible sofa: excellence for frequent use
The Rapido sofa is the ultimate in versatility and comfort for regular, everyday use. It's ideal for all types of vacation rentals, especially apartments and studios where the bed will be used frequently (small families, couples looking for a quality extra bed). It's the preferred choice for providing comfort comparable to a real bed.
Advantages of the Rapido convertible sofa
- Ease of use: opens and closes in the blink of an eye, effortlessly and without removing the seat and back cushions.
- Sleeping comfort: allows the integration of thick mattresses (often 14cm and more), in High Resilience foam or memory foam, offering optimal support.
- Robustness: steel mechanism designed for frequent handling, guaranteeing excellent durability.
Please note: Generally more expensive to purchase than other types of convertibles.
The click-clack convertible sofa: the compact and affordable classic
The sofa bed is a simple system where the backrest tilts to form a bed. The mattress is often in two parts that fold together. Ideal for student studios, small, compact rentals, or as occasional extra bedding in an office or spare bedroom. Perfect for tight budgets.
Advantages of the click-clack
- Small footprint: very compact in sofa mode.
- Affordable price: often the most economical solution.
- Simplicity: intuitive mechanism.
Please note: The mattress is often thinner and in two parts, which can affect long-term comfort. Less suitable for intensive daily use.
The BZ convertible sofa: the compact alternative for perpendicular sleeping
The BZ folds out like an accordion, providing a bed perpendicular to the wall. The mattress is in three sections. Ideal for long, narrow studios or spaces where a perpendicular bed is more practical. Like the sofa bed, it is often used for occasional use or for limited budgets.
Advantages of BZ
- Compact: takes up little space when folded.
- Design: often more modern and refined than the sofa bed.
- Price: generally affordable.
Please note: sleeping comfort similar to a sofa bed (mattress in several parts, often less thick). Less suitable for everyday use.
The convertible corner sofa: optimizing space and comfort for large living rooms
The corner sofa bed is the ultimate multifunctional piece of furniture for spacious rooms. Ideal for family apartments and large living rooms in holiday homes, where it can structure the space while providing plenty of seating and generous additional sleeping space.
Advantages of the convertible corner sofa
- Maximized seating: provides a large seating volume in sofa mode.
- Large bed: the bed is often of large dimensions.
- Built-in storage: the chaise longue often hides a storage box ideal for extra bedding.
- Structures the space: perfect for delimiting areas in an open room.
Please note: Requires more floor space. More expensive to purchase.
Choosing the right sofa bed: a strategic investment
No matter which type you choose, never forget the fundamentals for your seasonal rental:
- Mattress quality: always choose a thick mattress (minimum 12-14cm) for guest comfort.
- Robustness: the sofa will be handled frequently, the quality of the structure and mechanism is essential.
- Easy maintenance: durable, removable and/or easy to clean covering.
By investing in the right sofa bed for your rental type, you not only offer more flexibility to your guests, but you also increase the perceived value of your property, guaranteeing 5-star reviews and optimized profitability.
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