A sleeper chair is a great alternative to a sleeper sofa when you need extra sleeping space, but don't have very much floor space. A sleeper chair is a (usually) upholstered chair that folds out to make a twin or double-sized bed. It's a perfect choice for small apartments or kids' rooms.
The simplest form of sleeper chair is for children. It's usually a low-slung chair constructed of foam with a colorful cloth covering. Each square chunk of foam is connected by cloth to the others, and it all folds up into a chair shape. When extra sleeping or game-playing room is needed, the chair seat simply folds out flat onto the floor and the games begin!
Folding Foam Chair
There are larger versions of this chair for adults, and these can be great pieces to place in extra bedrooms or any other place that doesn't get heavy usage. The foam sleeper chairs are inexpensive, so even if one wears our or gets damaged, it won't put a dent in your wallet to replace it.
But sometimes adults want something a little more substantial. For instance, if you live in a small dorm or apartment, you don't have an extra bedroom, but you still want to accommodate overnight guests from time to time. Investing in a good-quality sleeper chair is a perfect answer.
Sleeper chairs are manufactured by some of the best-known names in the furniture business. They have hardwood construction, a wide selection of beautiful upholstery fabrics, and many also have adjustable headrests or backrests for watching television. Prices can range from under one hundred dollars for the children's foam version to over a thousand dollars for a high-quality sleeper chair with designer upholstery fabric.
You can purchase a good-quality sleeper chair in a fabric color or pattern that enhances your décor, and the chair will fit in perfectly to your decorating scheme. It will be comfortable to sit on, but when the need arises it can transform into an extra bed. Sleeper chairs are also available with leather coverings in a variety of colors, so if you purchased a leather sofa, you can now accessorize it.
When choosing a sleeper chair to be used as furniture, lie down on the mattress. This is a critical step. You wouldn't choose a mattress for your bed without trying it out, and the same rule applies here. Especially if you're planning to spend a fair amount of money on this piece of furniture, you want to be sure the mattress will hold up and be comfortable. Also, are replacement mattresses available, or is the mattress an integral part of the sleeper chair that can't be taken out?
Is the fabric sewn well? Look at the samples in the showroom. Are patterns matched up? Look for gaps in the seams, where attention to detail might have slipped. If there's a mechanism for the mattress, does it fold out smoothly, with no squeaking or snags? Is fabric protection available? If you don't want to apply this yourself, it's a good idea to have the dealer apply it, especially for a higher-end furniture purchase. You'll want to protect that investment.
And if you're thinking about that bar across your back that used to keep you up nights, worry no more. Sleeper chairs are now available with unique designs that eliminate that metal bar. Solid wood supports or the newer, more supportive foam mattresses can make that nightmare a thing of the past.
So get your home ready for the holidays or just the occasional extra overnight guest by checking out a sleeper chair today!