help make my sofabed more comfortable please
Jul 4, 2012 4:01 PM
Joined: Jul 4, 2012
Points: 10
I recently bought this sofabed, 2nd hand, gently used. http://www.furniturenyc.net/product/wing-deluxe-ifelt-dark-grey-sofa-bed-innovation-usa/ I love the mechanism on it. It is much easier than a futon; one person can move it up and down easily. It has pocket springs and foam in it. It is pretty comfortable, but very very firm. I'd like to get a topper to make it more comfortable for my mom, who has back problems, and other visitors. Let's say the typical guest might be ~5'10 and ~140-170lbs. Would you recommend a latex topper, a featherbed, or something else? I think the featherbed would be easiest to store and make the bed, but I also want what is most comfortable. Love this forum. I am taking notes for my next mattress purchase too!
This message was modified Jul 4, 2012 by backtosleep
Re: help make my sofabed more comfortable please
Reply #6 Jul 18, 2012 3:10 PM
Joined: Jul 4, 2012
Points: 10
So, I bought a featherbed for the sofabed. 95% waterfowl feathers and 5% down, bafflebox construction, 2.5-3" of loft. 

Pros:

  • It helps. More comfortable than sleeping on top of my comforter.
  • My guest slept OK, a bit fitfully. No back problems.

Cons:

  • Not a plush, sink-in feeling that I have seen others report about featherbeds.
  • It compresses a lot. 
  • Bulky. Perhaps there are featherbeds that are even more plush, but then they will be even bulkier.

My recent guest has gone. Next time, I will try something else. Maybe an open-cell foam air-mattress. 

This message was modified Jul 18, 2012 by backtosleep
Re: help make my sofabed more comfortable please
Reply #7 Jul 27, 2012 3:30 PM
Joined: Jul 27, 2012
Points: 6
Reliability and comfort are main factors for bedroom furniture. I guess you must go for adjustable sofabeds. I also purchased one set of them online. But i am confused about from where to buy mattresses because i am not getting the right one for which i am looking for.

Recent Posts