I struggled between a sofa bed and a recliner sofa for my living room, as I knew that both would give me a comfortable lounge while binge-watching my favourite TV series. What I was looking out for was a large foot rest.
Great for occasional sleepovers
For homeowners that love to have friends and family over, having a sofa bed is the best backup plan as it gives you the option of hosting late-night soccer games with the boys.
However, sofa beds are not ideal as a replacement for regular beds, as they are not meant for long-term and daily use. Unlike a mattress, a sofa bed does not necessarily come with the essential back support and cushioning.
10 Best Sofa Beds in Singapore
Sofa Bed | Price | Bed size | Best for |
IKEA Nykil Sofa Bed | $149 | 120 x 190 x 20 cm | Families with children |
Bed and Basics Massimo Multifunction Sofa Bed with Storage | $549 | 75 x 207 x 37 cm | Couples |
HipVan Tessa 3 Seater Storage Sofa Bed | $649 | 118 x 184 x 37.5 cm | Homeowners with pets |
IKEA Friheten Corner Sofa Bed with Storage | $879 | 140 x 204 x 44 cm | Studio apartments |
Addin Modern Sofa Bed | $661 | 186 x 120 x 43 cm | Homeowners that love to entertain |
Loft Home Corduroy Velvet Sofa Bed | $1,029 | 114 x 196 x 78 cm | Modern luxe interior |
FortyTwo Korrigan 3 Seater Sofa Bed | $1,139 | 178 x 110 x 45 cm | Modern classy interior |
FortyTwo Sheridan 3.5-Seater Sofa Bed | $1,289 | 230 x 175 x 43 cm | Scandinavian homes |
King Living Felix Studio Bed | $2,990 | 215 x 127 x 64 cm | Bachelor’s pad |
Tempur Altamura Convertible Sofa | $6,399 | 203 x 219 x 55 cm | Multipurpose study room |
IKEA Nykil Sofa Bed, $149
A new addition to IKEA’s sofa department, the Nykil‘s low backrest turns into a bed headrest when folded down. As it is meant to be a floor sofa bed that comes without any legs, the Nykil is ideal for families with children as it folds out to become a safe play area, while having an extra seating option for guests.
- Bed size: 120 x 190 x 20 cm
- Best for: Families with children
Nykil sofa bed is retailing at $149 on Ikea.
Bed and Basics Massimo Multifunction Sofa Bed with Storage, $549
Rated 3 out of 7 for firmness, this Bed and Basics Massimo multifunction sofa bed provides the comfort you need for seating, recline lounging, and sleeping.
If your coffee table is perpetually overcrowded, take heart that there’s generous storage available on the open armrest shelves, in-built drawers, as well as the lift-up ottoman storage.
For movie nights, the middle seat also folds down to unveil a storage console with two cupholders.
The Massimo sofa bed works modularly with a detachable armrest and chaise modules for easy reconfiguration. Note that the width of the bed is smaller than a regular single sized mattress.
- Bed size: 75 x 207 x 37 cm
- Best for: Couples
Massimo multifunction sofa bed with storage is priced from $549 on BedandBasics.
HipVan Tessa 3 Seater Storage Sofa Bed, $649
If you love the look of tufted button sofas, you will love HipVan Tessa sofa bed as it comes with light tufting at the backrest for texture. The generous seats make this a perfect bed for your pets. The backrest features three levels of recline, and spacious storage hidden right under the seats to stow any pet toys or treats.
- Bed size: 118 x 184 x 37.5 cm
- Best for: Homeowners with pets
Tessa 3 seater storage sofa bed is retailing at $649, it comes with 2 colourways on Hipvan.
IKEA Friheten Corner Sofa Bed with Storage, $879
Love lounging? An L shaped sofa with a chaise lounge may be best for you… to rest your feet on. Hidden beneath the chaise lounge is ample storage.
This classic IKEA Friheten comes in five colour shades to fit right into your living room.
When you roll out the hidden sofa bed component, the Friheten converts into a double bed that can fit two adults comfortably. For the sake of hygiene, you can even take off the cushion covers to wash. This is great for studio apartment homeowners who often host guests.
- Bed size: 140 x 204 x 44 cm
- Best for: Studio apartments
Friheten corner sofa bed with storage starts from $879, it comes in black, beige, blue, and 2 different dark grey options at Ikea.
Addin Modern Sofa Bed, $661
The main highlight of this modern sofa bed is the USB charging port – found on both armrests where you’ll also find two convenient storage pockets to stow your smart devices while charging. Even though it looks like PU leather, the sofa is, in actual fact, made from technical fabric that is resistant to scratch, dirt, heat, and moisture, with seats that are packed with high-density foam.
You get to customise your sofa bed based on the seating width of your choice from 1.2 metres to 1.9 metres, in three colours to fit your living room.
- Bed size: 186 x 120 x 43 cm
- Best for: Homeowners that love to entertain
Modern sofa bed is selling from $661, it comes with 3 colours on Addin.
Loft Home Corduroy Velvet Sofa Bed, $1,029
We love velvet for the touch of luxe that it adds to a sofa. The Loft Home Corduroy velvet sofa bed in hitomi sage green is a piece of understated beauty.
Its modern elegant design is reminiscent of sofas in hotel lobbies. The extension of the bed is unveiled by pulling out the seat and folding down the backrest. Loft Home also carries seven other colours of this design in materials of velvet, boucle, and fabric.
- Bed size: 114 x 196 x 78 cm
- Best for: Modern luxe interiors
Corduory velvet sofa bed starts from $1,029, with 7 colourways on Loft Home.
FortyTwo Korrigan 3 Seater Sofa Bed, $1,139
This modern classy sofa with a touch of gold brings out the luxurious in your house. Upholstered in tawny, this Fortytwo Korrigan sofa bed comes in a burnt orange eco-leather that is both water-repellent and stain-resistant. Otherwise, you can choose from the two lighter shades of mint green and light grey.
The backrests of Korrigan come with reclining functions which folds down to a sofa bed. It is designed with anti-dust mite natural latex which offers better support, cushioning, and peace of mind to users.
- Bed size: 178 x 110 x 45 cm
- Best for: Modern classy interiors
Korrigan 3 seater sofa bed is retailing at $1,139 on FortyTwo.
FortyTwo Sheridan 3.5-Seater Sofa Bed, $1,289
Here’s another sofa bed by FortyTwo, but with a totally different look and feel. The Sheridan sofa bed will fit perfectly in modern Scandinavian homes with its solid white ash wood structure. The rounded cushion armrests on both ends of the sofa bed give off a whimsical touch.
What I love is the option of turning it into an L shape sofa, or into a sofa bed altogether, just by pulling the wooden bed frame out from below. However, since the seat cushions are not fixed, it may not be stable for use as a bed but would work for expanding seating options.
- Bed size: 230 x 175 x 43 cm
- Best for: Scandinavian homes
Sheridian 3.5 seater sofa bed is retailing at $1,289 on FortyTwo.
King Living Felix Studio Bed, $2,990
Next, we have a sleek and lovely Felix studio bed that comes with two matching pillows, and a functional side table. The integrated gliding mechanism allows for a seamless extension of the seat to open up into a bed. It features a low but deep seat design that will be extra comfortable for lounging. Finally, this sofa was made for sleeping since it comes with King Living’s KingCell springs for extra comfort and support.
- Bed size: 215 x 127 x 64 cm
- Best for: Bachelor’s pad
Felix studio bed is available at $2,990 on KingLiving.
Tempur Altamura Convertible Sofa, $6,399.20
For homeowners who are serious about quality, consider this convertible sofa by Tempur. Beyond their famous bed frames and mattresses, Tempur also carries a series of sofas, such as this Altamura convertible sofa.
Tempur’s Altamura sofa comes with adjustable headrests that can be lifted for taller persons requiring extra neck support, or folded down for the petite ones amongst us. It works great in a multipurpose study room, that has to function fully as a bedroom for when your loved ones come over to stay. For sofa beds that are positioned away from the living room and in a closed-door bedroom, you can invest more in the quality, all in the name of comfort.
- Bed size: 203 x 219 x 55 cm
- Best for: Multipurpose study room
Altamura convertible sofa is on sale at $6,399.20 from Tempur.
What is a sofa bed?
Sofa beds come with either a hidden pull-out bed feature, a fold-down or fold-out mechanism, or just moving the sofa modules around.
In order for a sofa to be functional as a bed, it has to be at least 90 by 190 cm when converted into a bed form, which is the standard for a single-sized mattress in Singapore.
Furthermore, a sofa bed can sometimes offer more seating areas, with movable ottoman options when there are guests around.