Sofa Studio

My face falls every time a host or hotel says «Not to worry, you’ll fit in, there’s a sofa bed!»
I translate this to mean a night spent squirming to avoid the protruding bit of wire that pokes through the rubber mattress, or sweating profusely, entwined in the person sharing the bed as you both roll helplessly into the chasm that forms in the middle. Not only that, but they are usually not only uncomfortable beds, but uncomfortable sofas as well. There are no winners.
Exploring the science of the decent sofabed, we decided you get what you pay for. Despite their perils, we really needed one to suit visitors, given the layout of our house, so we sought out a specialist. I still wouldn’t say we have a bed fit for a king, but having paid extra for the ‘best’ mattress option, and for extra firm cushioning on the couch, we so far have something that works. Well, that works for most visitors anyway — there are some you’ll never please (is this karma for my own aversion?)