A sofa bed has the power to add both seating and sleeping space to your interior. Now more than ever, a range of stylish options presents design lovers with solutions for every budget. Are you wondering what differentiates a sofa bed from a sleeper sofa" Today we’re rounding up a collection of diverse pieces, exploring the terminology to make your selection process easier, and getting a ton of styling inspiration from the photos that follow. Enjoy…

Sofa Bed or Other Sleeper"
Let’s start with what makes a sofa bed a sofa bed. If you’re looking for a definitive answer, keep in mind that retailers often use the terms “sofa bed”, “sleeper sofa” and “futon” interchangeably. This can lead to confusion. While there don’t seem to be any hard-and-fast rules, many people equate the terms “sofa bed” and “sleeper sofa” with one another, noting that these pieces include a pull-out mattress that is hidden inside the furnishing during the day. On the other hand, a futon folds out with no extra mattress involved. In other words, when it comes to futons, what you sit on is what you sleep on. [below: Novogratz convertible sofa from Wayfair]
In reality, many consider the process of pulling a concealed mattress out of a sofa to be cumbersome. Instead, we’re seeing a lot of sleepers that involve one simple conversion to go from sofa to bed. This means that more and more items ar...