Fabric Sofa Beds

About the sofa beds collection

This collection brings together the Verona High Back fabric sofa bed range: five pieces that each work as both a sofa and an occasional guest bed. There are two formats — a 3 seater sofa bed for a smaller room or a straightforward guest bed, and a larger corner sofa bed with an L-shaped chaise for more everyday seating — across three colours, cream, grey and black. A sofa bed is a practical way to add a guest bed without giving up a whole spare room. It earns its place in a home office, a smaller flat, or any room that occasionally needs to sleep a visitor, since it does the job of two pieces of furniture in the footprint of one.

At the time of writing the range is a single high-back fabric design in two formats; most pieces are in stock, with the black corner sold out. Use the format, colour and availability filters to narrow things down. For corner sofas without a bed function, see our corner sofas collection.

How a sofa bed works

A sofa bed is a sofa that converts into a bed, so the same piece gives you everyday seating during the day and an occasional overnight bed when a guest stays. That makes it a practical choice for a spare room that doubles as a study, a smaller home, or anyone who has guests to stay from time to time but does not want a permanent second bed taking up space. The trade-off is that a sofa bed is built primarily as a sofa, so it suits occasional nights rather than replacing a proper bed used every night.

The exact conversion mechanism for this range — whether it folds out, clicks back or pulls out — is not confirmed in the current data, so we describe it in general terms rather than assuming, and the sleeping surface is best suited to occasional use rather than every night. Check the product page or call us for the specifics before ordering. For fixed sofas without a bed function, browse the full sofas range.

3 seater or corner?

The two formats suit different rooms. The 3 seater sofa bed is a standard-width sofa that converts to a bed — a good fit for a smaller living room, a study or a spare room, and the more affordable of the two. The corner sofa bed is larger, with an L-shaped chaise that gives more everyday seating and a bigger sleeping area, so it suits a larger living room where the sofa is the main seating.

Both share the same high-back fabric design, so the choice is really about how much seating you need and how much floor space you have. If you mostly want a guest bed, the 3 seater is the simpler option; if you want a generous everyday sofa that also converts, the corner is the one. The 3 seater is also the easier of the two to move and to fit through a tight doorway, since the corner is a larger, heavier piece. To compare larger seating options, see our 3 seater sofas collection.

Fabric upholstery

The whole range is upholstered in fabric, not leather. The product titles describe it as “Fabric”, so we describe it simply as fabric and keep it distinct from leather, suede and velvet, which look, feel and wear differently. Fabric is a soft, warm everyday upholstery that is comfortable to sit on and easy to dress with cushions and throws. It tends to feel warmer to the touch than leather and gives a room a softer, more relaxed look, which many people prefer for a living room or a guest space.

The exact fabric composition is not confirmed in the current data, so if a precise detail matters — such as the weave or how it is cleaned — check the individual product page or call our team before ordering. For a similar look in other fabric ranges, see our fabric sofas collection.

The high-back design

These are “high back” sofa beds, which means a taller backrest than a standard sofa. A higher back gives more support behind your shoulders and head when you are sitting, and it gives the sofa a fuller, more upright look. It is a good choice if you like to sit back and rest your head, or simply prefer a taller, more substantial-looking sofa in the room. We describe this as a comfort and design feature — support for sitting — rather than making any health or posture claim.

The exact back height is not confirmed in the current data, so if headroom under a window or the overall height matters for your room, check the product-page measurements before ordering. For the light, neutral option, see our cream sofas collection.

The three colours

The range comes in three colours. Cream is a soft, light neutral that keeps a room feeling open, airy and calm, and lifts a darker space; grey is a cool, contemporary neutral that suits a modern scheme, works with almost any accent colour, and hides everyday marks well; and black is a bold, practical choice that works in a more dramatic room, pairs well with lighter walls, and is very forgiving of everyday marks.

Not every colour is available in both formats or in stock right now — the black corner is currently sold out — so use the colour, format and availability filters together. Screens vary, so treat the product images as a guide to the exact shade, and view a piece in the showroom if the tone is critical before you commit. For the grey option across other ranges, see our grey sofas collection.

Choosing the right size and allowing for the bed

Start with the space you have for the sofa in its everyday position, then — crucially — the floor area you will need when the bed is opened out, since a sofa bed extends forward into the room. Leave clearance in front so the bed can open fully and someone can get in and out comfortably. The corner format is the larger of the two and needs the most space, so if the room is tight, the 3 seater is usually the safer choice. It is worth checking there is somewhere to store bedding nearby too.

The sleeping dimensions and opened-out footprint are not all confirmed in the current data, so treat each product page’s measurements as the deciding factor, and mark both the sofa footprint and the bed footprint on your floor before ordering. For help sizing a whole room, browse the full sofas range to compare.

Measuring, delivery and access

Measure the width and height of every doorway, hallway, stairwell and tight turn each piece must pass through, plus lift dimensions if you are above ground level. The corner sofa bed is a large item, so access is worth checking carefully; the corner titles do not state which side the chaise is on, so confirm the orientation before you order.

Delivery to England and Wales is free and handled by our two-person team, with the product page showing a short delivery timeframe at the time of writing. Confirm the packaged dimensions before your delivery date, and make sure the route is clear on the day. Full guidance is on our delivery information page.

Caring for a fabric sofa bed

Vacuum the fabric gently with an upholstery attachment to lift dust, and blot spills promptly with a clean cloth rather than rubbing them in, working from the outside of a mark inwards so you do not spread it. Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight so the colour stays true, plump the cushions from time to time to keep their shape, and operate the bed mechanism smoothly rather than forcing it, especially if it is opened and closed often.

Specific care codes are not confirmed in the current data, so always follow the product’s care label and instructions, and test any cleaning product on a hidden area first. For the darker, forgiving option, see our black sofas collection.

Why choose Furniture Instore

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We describe this range honestly — fabric per the titles, the sleeping function as a practical feature rather than a health claim, the bed size and mechanism left open rather than invented, and stock disclosed including the sold-out black corner — and our Coventry showroom team is on hand for format, colour, sizing or access questions on 02476 705 600. You can also compare other options in our 2 seater sofas collection.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Verona Sofa Beds