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Furnishing a home can be an extremely creative experience for those who love DIY. If your apartment is For small spaces, for example, transforming a bed into a sofa can be a great way to create a space suitable for hosting guests.
With the right inspiration and a little patience, this transformation could also be useful when you plan to renovate the living room but don't have the budget for new furniture.
Does the idea appeal to you but you don't know where to start? With Casavo's 6 tips on how to transform a bed into a sofa the operation will be easier than you think. Get ready to take notes!
1. Choose the location carefully
As you can imagine, the first thing to do is to renovate the living room. Choose the corner of the house where you'll place your new DIY sofa.
Whether you decide to place it in the living room or any other room, the important thing is to push the bed against the wall to save as much space as possible and to have support for the seat if you can't make a special backrest.
Also consider providing quick access and positioning it so as not to block the opening of doors or windows.
A helpful tip: if you have trouble measuring, drawing the room could help you get the hang of walls, columns, and corners.
2. The Importance of a Mattress Cover
When thinking about how to create a sofa bed, remember that your goal is to offer a comfortable place to relax. So avoid using mattress covers or covers that require frequent adjustments or that slip every time you decide to get up!
Instead, protect the seat with a zippered plastic sheet and then cover it with a fabric that is in line with the style you've chosen to furnish your home.
3. Go generous with cushions
To transform a bed into a sofa and make it more comfortable, decorate it with lots of comfortable cushions.
If you have a little budget to spend, you can turn to an upholsterer to create actual foam rubber covers that can be lined with any fabric of your choice, solid or patterned.
Alternatively, if you want to save money, use cushions you already have, even in different shapes, and buy some colored pillowcases to match the sofa cover. The rest is up to their arrangement: with a little With imagination and good taste, decorating the room with pillows and plaids will be child's play.
4. Create the side rails
For a sofa to be truly comfortable, it is necessary to create side rails to rest your arms and head. There are several ways to attach supports to the sides of the bed you are transforming into a sofa, and the final result depends only on your DIY skills.
If you are not very handy, and you choose to use metal sides, for example, we recommend contacting a blacksmith who can do the welding for you.
On the other hand, if you opt for plywood panels, a drill and a few screws will be enough to create rudimentary armrests that you can then cover with something that makes them soft and comfortable.
5. There is no living room without a coffee table
A piece of furniture that can be useful to complete your new living room corner is a coffee table to place drinks, books and the TV remote control.
Although it is not mandatory, a small coffee table is always useful. It can It can be made of glass or wood, vintage or classic, as long as it's kept tidy. And if ordinary countertops aren't for you, you can always opt for boxes and fruit crates to paint, stools and poufs, or pairs of coffee tables.
The important thing is to carefully arrange what you decide to put on it.
6. The DIY backrest
To create a sofa with a bed, you can't miss the backrest! Even if making one isn't exactly simple, with a little practice and the right tools, nothing is impossible.
Get some fairly stiff cardboard, a little fabric and specific upholstery nails. A nail gun can also make the job easier, but be careful not to hurt yourself. As for the foam rubber, it is useful both for making a new backrest and for padding an old, damaged, and unusable one.
Finally, a tape measure will help you measure the fabric and the sofa, thus minimizing possible errors in measurement and cutting.
A relaxation area is a must-have in your home, and now you know how to transform a bed into a sofa to make your idea of comfort a reality. And if you're still missing something? Find the perfect home for your needs. Come and take a look at the Casavo listings platform. Dozens of properties to choose from are waiting for you. Good luck with your search!
