Sofa Bed VS Recliner, Which Is Better?
Sofa beds are better or Recliner? They both have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Sofa bed is a multi-purpose furniture item that serves many functions; it serves you as a sofa, it provides you the comfort of a bed and above all it saves you space.
A recliner is a versatile piece of furniture. Not only can it be used as seating but with its adjustable design, it can be used to sleep on as well. Ideal for homes where space is limited. Recliners are perfect for relaxing after a long day work.
In this blog post I am displaying pros and cons of Sofa Beds and Recliners to help you to decide which is better for you.
Pros of Recliner-
- A recliner is a versatile piece of furniture. Not only can it be used as seating but with its adjustable design, it can be used to sleep on as well. Ideal for homes where space is limited, a recliner won’t take up the room a sofa bed will.
- Recliners are perfect for relaxing in after a long day. You can kick back in comfort in front of the TV and catch up on your favorite shows or watch a movie.
- Power recliners need no physical strength to operate the mechanism, so they allow people of all ages and abilities to recline easily.
- Recliner sofas are typically sectional, so you can choose which part of your sofa you want to recline. Not all seats have to recline at the same time.
Cons of Recliner-
- Recliners tend to take up more space than regular sofas and chairs as they need plenty of room around them to recline. If you have a small living space, then a recliner probably isn’t the best choice for you. Make sure you measure you room before you buy to make sure you can fit a recliner in the space.
- Recliners can be heavy because the additional mechanisms, so they aren’t ideal if you plan on moving your furniture frequently.
- You will find that recliners are likely to be more expensive than non-recliners; extra features are usually available which will only add to the cost.
- Power recliners require a power source to operate. Depending on where your plug sockets are in your home, you may be limited to where you can place your recliner. There is also the problem of the power cord which can be unsightly and a trip hazard.
Pros of Sofa Beds-
- The very first benefit of a sofa bed is its multi-functionality. Sofa bed serves you best if you are running short of space at home and want to add an item that fulfils your multiple needs.
- The vast array of sofa bed styles makes it easier for you to maintain the decor of your home the way you want.
- It’s very convenient and useful if you have a lot of guests coming over or if you live in a small house and don’t have a guest room.
- The best thing about a sofa bed is that it’s very comfortable and cozy for anyone to use.
- it’s also very inexpensive compared to regular beds and regular sofas.
Cons of Sofa Beds-
- These sofas need a specific setting in the room to place as they are going to be pulled out so often you will have to move away from the wall.
- Sofa beds get musty, germy and start smelling quickly because of two reasons, one is excess use and the other is its extra folding and gaps are difficult to clean properly.
- They are heavy to move from one place to another.
The choice is yours depending on what purpose you need to solve with this furniture piece. A sofa recliner is perfect for relaxing purposes with your friends and family whereas a sofa cum bed serves as an extra bed along with being a sofa and can turn your living room into a bedroom instantly.
