Knock it Off!

With the pending arrival of my own family for the Easter holiday and spring break, I got to thinking about how many of us live in homes that do not really have an official guest room. What this translates to is that we often have to find clever ways create a space for over night guests, relying of furniture that does double duty. Enter the sleeper sofa....I know, that conjures up the memory of sleeping at someone's home on one of those horribly thin and almost painful fold outs. It also often meant that the sofa itself was quite uncomfortable too, cushions constantly slipping out from under you as you sat. But trust me, sleeper sofas, and all of the variations that have since been developed, have really come a long way. Being a girl who loves a sleek modern look, I gravitate towards the Design Within Reach Twilight Sleeper that you see below:

INSPIRATION:

Twilight Sleeper Sofa in Cento Fabric

$2,100

http://www.dwr.com/product/twilight-sleep-sofa-cento.do?sortby=ourPicks#.UVRvLXB-c20
 

Closed for seating

Opened for sleeping


If you don't have $2,100 to spare, this is a great option too:

KNOCK IT OFF LOOK:

Abbyson Living Florence Red Fabric Convertible Sofa bed

$849

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Abbyson-Living-Florence-Red-Fabric-Convertible-Sofabed/6462697/product.html
 

Closed for seating

Open for sleeping