We are all looking for new and unique ways to not only improve the look of the rooms in our homes but also to expand the amount of living space we have. Sleeper sofas and futons work very well for this purpose because they will change into a bed and expand your sleeping area. Both of these solutions however require you to pull the bed out, make it up and then reverse the process in the morning, a process that can eat into your precious time each day.
A better solution is to add divan beds in various locations around the house. Divan beds look much like sofas with two major differences. Divan beds do not need to be pulled out and folded back every time you use them. While they look like a sofa they are built to function as a bed also, in place. The second difference is that they have storage under the bed to allow you to save space in closets and the garage. These drawers are large enough to hold even thick quilts and comforters, extra clothing, books, kid´s toys or anything else you might need storage space for.
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These beds come in every size that standard beds and sofas come in from the single to the king sized and the bases have many different types of storage compartments available. You should be careful about buying divan beds with side storage drawers because night stands and end tables or other furniture might block the drawers from opening fully or at all if they are close to the bed.
The next thing to consider is the mattress base. There are two types, spring edge and platform top bases. The first is the most comfortable but the second gives more support and is much less expensive and easier to find.