Daily use involves the whole routine: removing cushions, opening the mechanism, making the bed and closing it in the morning. A mechanism’s name alone cannot tell you whether that sofa will feel convenient every evening.
Rehearse your evening routine
Ask for a demonstration, then operate the sofa yourself following the seller’s instructions. Assess the grip, effort required and space for your feet. Find out where removed cushions will go. Do not force the mechanism or operate it differently from the manufacturer’s instructions.
A practical check before choosing
- Complete a full opening and closing cycle on the chosen model.
- Check the moving parts’ clearance from the wall, rug and coffee table.
- Ask whether bedding, a mattress topper and pillows must be removed before closing.
Specific examples from our catalogue
ELBEKO
The two-seat ELBEKO catalogue specifies a 200 × 140 cm sleeping surface. Overall width with arms A/B/C is 197/207/182 cm. The small two-seat version is a different configuration with a 200 × 120 cm sleeping surface. A 14 cm mattress is described; confirm the selected specification in your order.
View the model and its options: ELBEKO
ANDORA
ANDORA is described as a pull-out sofa with linen storage. It measures 227 × 102 × 86 cm with arms and 202 × 102 × 86 cm without them; these are overall dimensions. Removable, washable covers are mentioned for the back cushions. Check the chosen fabric’s care instructions separately.
View the model and its options: ANDORA
A common buying question
Is a one-motion opening system always the easiest option?
Not necessarily. Grip height, effort and preparation also affect convenience. Test the actual configuration instead of choosing on the mechanism’s name alone.
Your next step
Compare the models and save the configurations that suit your room. Send a floor plan and your intended use to our adviser to clarify dimensions, fabric and exactly what your order includes.
Sofas for everyday sleeping · Contact Skandi Mēbeles
Photographs show example configurations; select the fabric, corner orientation and components on the product page. Check the current price, availability and delivery time for your particular order.