Comments on: Accommodate guests with space saving solutions

By: karen

karen — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:31:46 +0000

this is the multi-tasking solution i'm looking at.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:27:45 +0000

I’ll personally vouch for the IKEA “Manstad” (sp?) corner sofa. It’s a sleeper, but instead of having a fold-it-up-and-stuff-it-in design, it’s actually designed like a trundle. You slide out the trundle from under the long section and it springs up to even height with the sofa cushions, making a full-size bed. It’s also a pretty comfy sofa, looks sharp, and is relatively inexpensive (as sleeper sofas go) to boot. That thing is just made of win.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:21:59 +0000

We recently got a couch that is a hideabed, and it rocks! The framework folds out with usual springs and a thin pad, but also with an aerobed-style mattress on top. So the mattress has springs supporting it, but you cannot feel the awful bar like you could in old hideabeds. The mattress inflates with an electric pump and the thing is incredibly comfortable to sleep on, and also great for lounging when’s it just being a mild-mannered couch (it’s our primary living room furniture). Looks gorgeous, too. Several furniture companies make a hideabed/air mattress combo, ours is a Drexler.

By: Christine in DC

Christine in DC — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:46:54 +0000

I thought about getting some sort of guest sleeping option, but opted instead when I got my sofa to get one that was large enough to comfortably sleep on. I have no room for even an air mattress, really (without extensive moving of furniture) and didn’t want to get a sofa bed when the bed part of it wouldn’t be used much. If someone visits, they can sleep in my bed. I’ve actually slept on the sofa voluntarily–it’s comfy!

By: -e

-e — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:56:40 +0000

For the occasional guest in my 440sq ft studio apt, I got a folding army cot from a camping store. I’m told it’s very comfortable, and it eliminates the bad feng shui of sleeping on the floor.

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:19:48 +0000

Thank you all for the information on guest bedroom solutions. Timely advice, as I have just been told of the coming visit from the in-laws who will not be driving the motor home this time.

We can’t afford to replace the futon we have been using but I think the memory foam topper or perhaps even an aerobed topper may work well. Does anyone place their aerobed on top of a frame or a futon?

By: Maggie

Maggie — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:50:09 +0000

We have an inflatable bed, and it already loses air, though it’s new. I’m much happier when we have one guest, who can sleep on our comfortable, long-twin-bed-sized futon. We got ours from Room Doctor, which had a store near Penn State but has this website as well: http://www.roomdoctor.com/. We actually kept it because we like sitting in it; it’s very firm but comfortable. And it really is so comfortable for sleeping. We got the extra-thick mattress.

By: sue

sue — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:26:01 +0000

I only have a futon from ikea that I sleep on every night. Initally it was too hard (it was one of the really cheep ones), so I put a memory foam topper on it, and now I have roomates who want to steal my bed. Nowadays you dont even have to get an expensive portable bed if you have the right topper for it. They wont even know the difference.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:30:08 +0000

Couldnt agree more ill be darn if i give up my bed and nowadays they make portable beds just as comfortable!

By: Marcus

Marcus — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:27:46 +0000

Definetly the best way too accomadate guests and always good to have as a back up just in case you might need it for something!

By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:35:18 +0000

I had a aero bed for awhile worked out pretty good , but im in the market for a new one , so this helps out alot with my decision ive seen some pretty cool ones out now.

By: bobbquackenbush

bobbquackenbush — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:08:38 +0000

Get a slab of memory foam and stuff an oversized sleeping bag with it. Then get a matched set of sheets, pillow cases, comforter, and a nice blanket. Roll it out futon style when you need it, roll it up, tie it up, and stick it in a closet or any unused space, when you don’t need to use it. This is what I’ve used for myself for years and if you spend time looking for some nice material, it will look nice enough to leave out even if company is coming over. I have an aptment that is tiny, tiny, tiny.

By: jon

jon — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:33:04 +0000

Very interesting and professional site! Good luck! notem6715

By: disconnect

disconnect — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:06:38 +0000

Erin, we went to our local futon store, and they don't have a website! How dare they! But this one appears to be similar; same approximate construction, dimensions, and price. Our setup was around $600, which included mattress, frame, zippered waterproof cover, and zippered cloth cover. Here's kind of what it looks like.

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:54:04 +0000

Another vote for the Aerobed and the notion that when guest come, they get the “normal” mattress in our room and we put the aerobed up in our home office. Also means we don’t have to go nuts cleaning up the office and putting confidential client stuff in the basement for the duration.