Dual purpose products can be found in most homes and some of the most versatile and certainly useful have to be the Futon, the sofa bed and the chair bed which offer stylish seating as well as converting into a comfortable guest beds in a matter of minutes.

Originally the futon, which we would refer to as a mattress, originated in the Far East and was formed with a wooden base frame. However modern futons can be supplied in various metal designs. The mattress sits upon the chosen frame which is in the form of a chair and when you require using this as a guest bed it simply unfolds and lies perfectly flat on the base.

Many prefer a conventional looking sofa as part of the furniture used in the sitting room. This item is constructed with a cleverly concealed and folded up bed beneath it, which is easily lifted up and converts into a useful double bed.

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