Searching for alternative guest sleeping arrangements in your home is much easier since the hide-a-bed industry is making a certain comeback into the home furnishing lime light these days. Couches, Bookcases, and even chairs are making their way on to the market with a mattress hidden in their substructures. Finding a quality ottoman bed seems to be elusive to some as a percentage of low-end furniture makers have rush in with substandard offerings. The footstool that morphs into a single bed is a great idea, as family's can have several of them placed through out a large home from quick access to visitor sleeping arrangements.
You will want to spend a little extra time and perhaps a few more dollars to make sure you will have a single or double ottoman bed that will hold up to years of wear and tear. Also, you must consider the outer covering, and how comfortable is in the non-sleeping mode for everyday use. Matching the ottoman to the color, and fashion of a room will be easy enough, as there are many aftermarket companies that offer slip covers made of many different materials and color offerings to help in this area home decor needs.
It does not matter if you're looking to buy a single or a double bed that resides in these padded squares, you will want to have a hands on inspection, and fold out the bed, and inspect the retractable frame, and mattress support system to ensure comfort and safety. This usually goes without saying, but it will probably be necessary to replace whatever mattress comes standard with your mini foldout bed, as they are usually to thin, and will make for a restless nights sleep. Also there are professionally made and fitted sheets for cot bedding that will fit these single bed configurations to a tee.
Keeping air mattresses on hand will be a big help once you have set up the ottoman in their slumbering modes. The guests can adjust the amount of air each mattress to their comfort level, and be able enjoy a peaceful night with worry of neck and back aches in the morning. The traditional mattress makers will also have replacements that you can purchase separately, and just like a futon mattress, the inner core will have a built-in box springs that will aid in a firm yet luxurious resting spot for friends and family when they are visiting you for the holidays or extended periods of time in the future.
