{"id":1757,"date":"2017-03-03T10:53:32","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T10:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/?p=1757"},"modified":"2017-03-03T10:53:32","modified_gmt":"2017-03-03T10:53:32","slug":"forget-futons-say-hello-the-new-improved-convertible-sofa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/forget-futons-say-hello-the-new-improved-convertible-sofa\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget Futons: Say Hello The New &#038; Improved Convertible Sofa"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><em>Whether you\u2019re maximizing a small space or getting several uses out of one room, a convertible sofa is <\/em>the way<em> to go.<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Say \u2018sofa bed\u2019 or \u2018futon\u2019 to most homeowners and they\u2019ll think back to their childhoods and the hugely uncomfortable, lumpy sofa that converted to a hugely uncomfortable, lumpy bed whenever family came to visit. Those days are over.<\/p>\n<p>Modern convertible sofas aren\u2019t those long gone sofas. They are the \u2018it\u2019 piece. With it, you have a fabulous sofa that can be enjoyed in any space, and when you convert it, any room in your home can become a backup bedroom. Well, maybe not the kitchen. But otherwise, you\u2019re good to go with the latest versions of convertible sofas available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Home Office Or A Spare Bedroom? Why Not Both!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A dedicated spare bedroom is a nice to have feature in a home but it\u2019s not always realistic. You want an office; he wants a man cave complete with a bed for when <em>someone<\/em> is snoring.<\/p>\n<p>He wants a spare bedroom for when his parents visit; you want a room sized closet. For your shoes. There is a way you can both have what you want.<\/p>\n<p>WHi\u2019s Loft Sofa in black is the adult version of your college futon, but with so much more. Sleek and contemporary in design with solid chrome legs and faux leather thick tufted seating, this convertible sofa will enhance the look of any room and then easily switch to a bed, with a hidden third leg for extra support.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1608\" src=\"http:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LOFT-108-728BK-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"Loft Sofa \/ Bed\" width=\"740\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LOFT-108-728BK-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LOFT-108-728BK-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LOFT-108-728BK-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LOFT-108-728BK-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LOFT-108-728BK-2048x1229.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/us\/loft-klik-klak-sofa-in-black.html\">Loft Convertible Sofa in Black<\/a> (also available in White)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Smaller Home Or Apartment Just Got Bigger<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While the trend to tiny homes is taking hold and big cities are building fewer large affordable apartments, a sacrifice of space to have the right location might be the order of the day. But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s easy to make that small space seem bigger. Use mirrors and light to create a sense of space, benches for seating that also double as storage and, yes, a convertible sofa for your guests.<\/p>\n<p>Plush seating that converts to a sturdy bed with superior comfort is WHi\u2019s Luxor Sofa in Grey. The extended back platform makes this bed strong and supportive for sleeping and the tuft detail cushion makes it an easy place to rest one\u2019s head for the night. Or perhaps a few nights!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1761\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost\/worldwidehome-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design.png\" alt=\"Untitled design\" width=\"996\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design.png 996w, https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-768x301.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/us\/luxor-klik-klak-sofa-in-grey.html\">Luxor Convertible Sofa in Grey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>No Need To Give Up Luxury<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If a standard convertible sofa still isn\u2019t giving you the comfortable seating option that you are looking for, opt instead for a day bed. Any space can go from an elegant seating area to an overnight retreat with a comfortable day bed. Using standard twin size mattresses, a day bed is the perfect option for a child\u2019s room or a spare room that needs to be used for another purpose during daylight hours.<\/p>\n<p>The high back and rolled arms of !nspire\u2019s Kensington Day Bed is ideal for lazing about with several pillows, a good book and a cup of tea, but it is doubly fantastic because it also includes a twin size trundle bed.<\/p>\n<p>The micro-corduroy fabric is subtle and will blend in with most any d\u00e9cor, while the silver nail head accents and button tufting on the back and sides give the sofa \/ bed that little bit of something extra in terms of design.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1427\" src=\"http:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/KENSINGTON-199-996BG_1-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"KENSINGTON 199-996BG_1\" width=\"740\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/KENSINGTON-199-996BG_1-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/KENSINGTON-199-996BG_1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/KENSINGTON-199-996BG_1-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/KENSINGTON-199-996BG_1-1536x1074.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/KENSINGTON-199-996BG_1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/us\/kensington-day-bed-in-beige.html\">Kensington Day Bed in Beige<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Whether you opt for a convertible sofa or a day bed, having that little bit of space to host an overnight guest or two is a functional and yet elegant extra that every home should have.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re maximizing a small space or getting several uses out of one room, a convertible sofa is the way to go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1427,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1757","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-designing-for-special-occasions","8":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1757"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1757\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldwidehomefurnishingsinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}