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Aug 02, 2023

Click Clack Sofa Beds: The Best Buys To Encourage Flexible Living

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Beautifully designed sofa beds with effortless assembly. Gone are the days of cumbersome sofa beds with flimsy metal bed

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Beautifully designed sofa beds with effortless assembly.

Gone are the days of cumbersome sofa beds with flimsy metal bed frames and poorly-placed springs – click-clack sofa beds (sometimes labelled 'clic clac') are the new staple of flexible urban living.

Whilst a standard sofa bed uses a metal-action frame (a bed frame and mattress folded within its body that pulls out when needed, occasionally risking a pinched finger in the process), with click-clack sofa beds, both the seat and back fold forward to create a flat bed. The whole process takes a matter of seconds.

The click-clack sofa bed has a myriad benefits over more traditional pull-out designs. Most can comfortably accommodate two people, and the absence of an interior metal frame means a click-clack sofa bed can have added storage to keep duvet and bed linen contained. And because all four corners of a click-clack sofa bed are accessible, you can use a fitted sheet and attach a mattress topper for added comfort.

Here, we look at 12 brilliant click-clack sofa bed options from the high street.

Swyft is known for its sofa in a box, which comes flat packed and ready to assemble without the need for tools. Its Model 04 sofa bed is predictably easy too, arriving in much the same way and featuring a click-clack motion that takes seconds to use.

Our bestselling Darcy Sofa at DFS has had an upgrade. A favourite for its sleek silhouette, modern details and array of colour options, Darcy can now transform into a generous double bed to accommodate extra guests.

The perfect click-clack sofa bed for compact spaces, this modern velvet design from Habitat looks great as is, and can transform into a single bed at a moment's notice.

You would never guess that this lightweight sofa transforms into a sofa bed. With fabulous cane details on the arms and a soft and neutral cover, this sofa would work wonders in a Scandi-inspired space.

Some clever design details – the slim wooden legs, armless silhouette and modest cushioning – make this Dunelm sofa bed lightweight and unobtrusive. It's a great choice for smaller rooms.

This slick Japandi-inspired sofa bed can be manoeuvred into three different positions to act as a sofa, recliner or bed. Its generous quilted cushions ensure total comfort too.

Click-clack sofa beds really do come in all shapes and sizes. This fabulous example from Habitat retains traditional features like the rolled arms and turned feet, but modernises with a zesty orange upholstery. You would never guess this is a sofa bed, so pop it in a living room.

There's no need to hide this Hudson click-clack sofa bed in a spare bedroom. Its contemporary shape, generous seat and elegant stone grey upholstery makes this a great feature in a living room.

You would never know that this Chesterfield-style piece is in fact a well-disguised click clack sofa bed. With a refined silhouette and elegant seam details, this is one for a classic home.

Subtle design details can make all the difference. This velvet click-clack sofa bed from M&S has geometric seam details for a touch of Art Deco. An armless design here too, it opens up the size of the bed and allows a better drape on bed linen.

A feature option for feminine interiors, pop this blush pink velvet click-clack sofa bed in a room that has lots of complementary cool tones, like silvery greys or sky blues.

We recently reported on the return of 70s influences in interior design, and this mustard corduroy sofa bed with a low-slung seat has all the markers of a fabulous 70s piece.

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