The best click-clack sofa beds to encourage flexible living
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.
While 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 of 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 the duvet and bed linen contained. And because all four corners are accessible, you can use a fitted sheet and attach a mattress topper for added comfort.
Below, we look at 20 brilliant click-clack sofa beds to encourage flexible living...
House Beautiful Darcy Sofa Bed
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.
Swyft Model 04 Large 3 Seater Double Sofa Bed
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.
Hudson Click Clack Sofa Bed - Stone Grey
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 make it a great feature in a living room.
Roni Single Velvet Chairbed
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.
Recast Natural Boucle Click Clack Sofa Bed
You would never guess that this lightweight sofa transforms into a sofa bed. We love the rich wooden frame and sleek legs that look straight out of the 70s, and you can never go far wrong with fabulous boucle upholstery.
Swyft Model 08 Medium 2 Seater Double Sofa Bed
The Model 08 two-seater sofa bed is the perfect small-space solution, easily transformed into a full-sized double bed. Its velvet upholstery is stain-resistant too, so pets allowed...
Westley Velvet Corner Sofa Bed
Such a clever design by Dunelm and one of the few corner click-clack sofa beds we've come across. This piece combines a modular left or right-hand facing chaise sofa, a fold-out sofa bed and ottoman storage. A truly multifunctional piece.
Hudson Bouclé Click Clack Sofa Bed
Boucle is a great choice for a sofa bed, where its balance of warmth and cosiness is an asset. The contemporary silhouette on this click-clack sofa bed from Dusk is a perfect complement to its boucle body.
John Lewis Duplet Daybed
This smart daybed provides an inconspicuous way to accommodate guests in a small home. It's available in a myriad of colours and fabrics from John Lewis.
Penelope Slub Chenille Clic Clac Sofa Bed
Some clever design details – the slim wooden legs, narrow silhouette and light chenille upholstery– make this Dunelm sofa bed lightweight and unobtrusive. It's a great choice for smaller rooms.
John Lewis Linear Medium 2 Seater Sofa Bed
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.
Vretstorp 3 Seater Sofa Bed
Leave it to Ikea to design the smartest click-clack sofa bed on our list. This loose cover version has hidden storage inside to hold your bed linens and pillows.
Jackson Velvet Foldable Single Sofa Bed
Small design details can make all the difference. This velvet click-clack sofa bed from Dunelm has slim cushions and subtle piping. The armless design allows a better drape on bed linen.
Eleanor Sofa Bed
With its simple and slick black frame and a lovely forest green colour, this affordable sofa bed would work wonders in a Scandi-inspired space.
£399.99 at bensonsforbeds.co.uk
Habitat Matteo Velvet Clic Clac Sofa Bed
Champagne velvet is a fitting choice for this sleek click-clack sofa bed with elegant brass legs and a whip thin frame. It's perfect for a contemporary home full of simple neutrals.
Noah 3 Seater Birch Sofa Bed
Futons are the original click-clack sofa beds. The earlier Japanese futon was designed with just the mattress and duvet, and the wooden frame is a Western adaptation. This is a solid birch example from the Futon Company who have a very enticing 'fluffy futon' model if your sleep style is a bit Princess and the Pea.
Woodstock Sofa Bed
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 living room.
Cynthia Boucle Three-Seater Sofa Bed
This neat three-seater from Urban Outfitters folds into a compact but super squidgy single bed. Its reddish wood frame and retro silhouette are a perfect complement to its boucle body.
Gallway 3-Seater Corner Clic-Clac Sofa Bed
A seriously clever corner click-clack from Dreams for those who need extra seating space and a sofa bed in one. This piece is available in five velvet-touch finishes.
Greta XL Green Faux Leather Sofa Bed
We recently reported on the return of 70s influences in interior design, and this leather sofa bed with a low-slung seat has all the markers of a fabulous 70s piece.
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