Dufresne Sofa Beds Made for Everyday, Ready for Overnight
Your living room does it all. It hosts movie nights, morning coffees, and the occasional nap you didn’t plan on taking. So when overnight guests come calling, the last thing you want is to scramble for sleeping arrangements. A sofa bed or futon solves that problem without giving up a whole room to do it.
At Dufresne, our sofa beds and futons are built to provide comfortable seating and a proper place to sleep when you need it most.
Types of Sofa Beds, Sleepers and Futons
A pull out couch, or sleeper sofa, has a folding mattress tucked inside a standard sofa frame. From the outside, it looks like any other couch. Open it up, and you have a full sleeping surface ready for guests. Most come in full or queen sizes, with queen sofa beds offering a 60-inch wide mattress, enough room for couples or anyone who likes space.
Sectional sofa beds take that concept further. You get generous sectional seating for everyday use, plus a hidden sleeper for when family visits. Some configurations include built-in storage for bedding, so setup takes minutes.
Futons provide a more streamlined option. A futon couch can sit upright for seating and folds flat for sleeping, without a pull-out mechanism, making them easier to reposition than a full sleeper sofa.
For tighter spaces, a twin-size sleeper sofa gives you guest accommodation without dominating the room, ideal for home offices, condos, and apartments.
Consider These!
Start with your floor plan. A queen sofa bed needs at least three to four feet of clearance in front when fully opened. Futons and compact options need less room, making them the better fit for smaller spaces.
Mattress quality matters more than most people expect. Memory foam options offer noticeably better support than traditional innerspring, worth considering if the bed will see regular use. Our mattress buying guide covers what to look for. Performance fabrics and leather look materials clean up easily and hold up better to daily wear than more delicate options.
Think about how often the piece will actually convert. If it sleeps guests occasionally, prioritize daytime comfort. If it will open weekly, look for a smooth mechanism and a mattress built for consistent use.
Frequently Asked Sofa Bed Questions
What is a sofa bed? A sofa with a folding mattress built into the frame. It functions as regular seating day to day and converts to a sleeping surface when guests stay over, making it a practical solution for homes without a dedicated guest room.
What is a sectional sofa bed? A sectional sofa bed pairs the layout of a sectional with a built-in pull out mattress. You get full sectional seating for everyday use and a sleeping surface that folds out when needed. Some models include storage for pillows and bedding.
What is the difference between a futon and a sofa bed? A futon folds flat from a seated position with no separate mattress to pull out. A sofa bed stores a folding mattress inside the frame that extends manually. Futons are generally more compact. Sofa beds tend to offer more mattress support and a look closer to a traditional couch.
What size mattress comes with a sofa bed? Full sofa beds include a double mattress, typically 52 inches wide. Queen sofa beds come with a 60-inch mattress. Compact and loveseat sleepers usually have a twin or twin XL mattress.
Are sofa beds comfortable to sit on? Yes. Modern sleeper sofas are designed with seating comfort as the priority. The mattress mechanism sits beneath the cushions and should not be noticeable during regular use.
Browse Dufresne’s full selection of sofa beds, sleepers, and futons online, or visit one of our locations across Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan to try them out in person.